Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

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Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

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Services Offered for Following Legal Issues:

Consumer > Buying a Used Car
Consumer > Consumer Credit Counseling
Consumer > Warranties
Consumer > Contracts
Consumer > Motor Vehicle Lemon Law
Consumer > Credit Reports and Credit Access
Consumer > Payday and Car Title Loans
Consumer > Effective Consumer Complaints
Consumer > Unfair Sales Practices and Consumer Fraud
Consumer > Other Debtor’s Rights Issues
Family and Domestic & Sexual Violence > Child Support
Family and Domestic & Sexual Violence > Custody/Visitation
Family and Domestic & Sexual Violence > Domestic and Sexual Violence
Family and Domestic & Sexual Violence > Abuse, Neglect and Foster Care
Food Stamps > Resources
Food Stamps > Eligibility
Food Stamps > Appeals and Hearings
Housing > Public Housing and Subsidized Housing (Section 8)
Housing > Foreclosure Prevention
Housing > Landlord and Tenant Issues
Elder Law > Power of Attorney
Elder Law > Guardianship
Elder Law > Advance Medical Directive
Elder Law > Social Security/Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Elder Law > Wills
Social Security > Retirement Benefits
Social Security > Survivors Benefits
Social Security > Representative Payees
Social Security > Disability Benefits
Social Security > Supplemental Security Income
Debtors Rights > Foreclosure Prevention
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) > Diversionary Assistance

Who We Are

Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal advice and representation to low-income people in the areas of bankruptcy, civil rights, consumer, debtor rights, disability, domestic violence, elder law, employment, family, garnishment, health, housing, public benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and unemployment compensation.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Albemarle County, Charles City County, Charlottesville City County, Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights City County, Dinwiddie County, Fluvanna County, Goochland County, Greene County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Hopewell City County, Louisa County, Nelson County, New Kent County, Petersburg City County, Powhatan County, Prince George County, Richmond City County, Surry County

Language(s) Spoken

Spanish / Español

Cirumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided: Interpreters are available for all non-english speaking clients. Please attempt to contact our office to have interpreter scheduled.

Income Guidelines

with LSC allowable deductions such as child support payments, work related transportation costs, etc. Please contact our office to see if you qualify.

Households with income up to 187.5% of poverty may be accepted in certain situations. Households also must have low resources. The elderly (60 or older) may receive legal advice without regard to finances. Applicants also must meet citizenship requirements.

Legal services are free to the client. However, the client is responsible for any court related costs.

Your family’s income should be at or below the following percentage of the federal poverty level: 125

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: Yes

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: Yes

Eligibility Restrictions: This program does not serve: Prisoner

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

Full Legal Representation
Brief Advice
Self-Help Materials

Description of Services: Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal advice and representation to low-income people in the areas of bankruptcy, civil rights, consumer, debtor rights, disability, domestic violence, elder law, employment, family, garnishment, health, housing, public benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and unemployment compensation.
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) does not handle every request for assistance, but never charges a fee for its services. CVLAS does not handle criminal, traffic, personal injury, malpractice, property damage, or cases that may generate attorney’s fees where a lawyer could obtain a fee from the other side or from recovery.

Emergency Instructions

What is an Emergency? Walk-in intake is done for emergencies. An emergency is: recent papers from a court, government agency or subsidized landlord that require a response within four (4) business days; a court or administrative hearing within four (4) business days; a legal deadline within four (4) business days; a lockout, utility shutoff, or self-help eviction; an impending non-judicial foreclosure within ten (10) calendar days; or a recent incident of serious domestic violence.

Emergency Intake Unit

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by:

Phone–

Phone Number Local phone – 804-648-1012. Toll free – 800-868-1

Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Documents: Please have any papers, such as eviction notice, letters from landlords, etc., available when you call.

General Contact Information

Address Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.: 101 West Broad Street, Suite 101 (map)

Richmond, VA 23220
Phone 804-648-1012
Toll Free 800-868-1012 and 866-534-5243
Fax 804-649-8794
Website http://www.cvlas.org

Listing ID: 4045eb9330010b13

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Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Description

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Who We Are

Who We Serve

Type of Help

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by:

Phone–

General Contact Information

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