Legal Aid Justice Center Petersburg office is a dedicated public interest law firm that provides critical legal services to low-income communities across Virginia. Specializing in systemic advocacy and direct representation, this office stands out for its commitment to fighting racial, social, and economic injustice through a multifaceted approach that combines legal expertise with community empowerment.
The center employs a comprehensive strategy that integrates direct legal representation, community organizing, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public relations to address the root causes of poverty and inequality. It focuses on serving marginalized individuals and families, including immigrants, tenants, workers, and youth, with an emphasis on dismantling oppressive systems and advancing equitable access to justice throughout the Commonwealth.
Services Offered
- Housing legal services, including tenants’ rights defense and eviction prevention
- Healthcare and public benefits advocacy, including SNAP, Medicaid, unemployment, and disability insurance
- Consumer and medical debt protection against predatory practices
- Immigration legal support, including rapid response to raids, detention, deportation defense, and family separation issues
- Criminal legal system advocacy, including expungement, fines and fees assistance, and pretrial justice
- Workplace justice for migrant, immigrant, and low-income workers
- Youth, family, and schools legal services, including special education advocacy
- Community organizing and policy reform initiatives
- Impact litigation for systemic change
The Petersburg office serves communities across Virginia, with additional locations in Charlottesville, Eastern Shore, Falls Church, Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Southwest VA. Resources and assistance are available in both English and Spanish, ensuring broader accessibility for diverse populations.
