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Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc

227 West Cherry Street
Marion, VA 24354

(276) 783-8300

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Contact Information

Main
(276) 783-8300
Toll-Free
(800) 277-6754

Who We Are

Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society provides legal services to a low-income people from three field offices located throughout Southwest Virginia.

Assists with Family Problems (divorce, nonsupport and custody). We give special assistance to victims of domestic violence. Also help with consumer and employment problems (hospital bills, utility problems, credit, garnishment, bankruptcy and job discrimination). Administrative Problems (Welfare, Medicaid, food stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), unemployment insurance and education problems). Housing problems (Landlord abuses, bad housing conditions, public housing, security deposits, evictions and FHA problems). Other Problems (civil rights, wills and restoration of drivers license for habitual offenders).

If you are a resident of Southwest Virginia cities or counties, you may apply for service by calling the centralized intake unit at the toll free number of 866-534-5243.  You can apply online.

Accessibility: Fully accessible. Will travel to meet you if you are homebound, disabled or otherwise unable to come to us.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
,
Spanish
Service Area(s)
Abingdon City
,
Bland County
,
Bristol City
,
Carroll County
,
Galax City
,
Grayson County
,
Smyth County
,
Washington County
,
Wythe County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
18 and over
Family
No
Residency Requirements
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
All with Income at or below 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines; Resident of service area

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
The centralized intake unit accepts calls from 9AM until 3PM Monday through Thursday. No intake calls on Friday

Intake Process
Contact Intake Worker (1-888-201-2772) to determine eligibility, give advice, make referrals and transfer cases to program attorneys. Can also apply on web site 24 hours a day.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes