Legal Aid Services, Richmond Office

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

101 West Broad Street, Suite 101
Richmond, VA 23220

(804) 648-1012

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Contact Information

Main
(804) 648-1012
Toll-Free
(800) 868-1012
Email
marty@cvlas.org
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Who We Are

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) provides free legal services in civil matters to persons with low income and those over 60 years of age and preventive law information to the community in civil matters.  Apply online here

Areas of concern to elders that are focused on include Medicaid, Social Security, SSI, consumer problems, power of attorney, advance medical directives, guardianship, housing problems, landlord-tenant concerns, and real property, and occasionally estate matters and insurance problems. Services concerning retirement benefits, elder abuse, disability, and age discrimination in housing and employment are also provided.

Pamphlets on debtors' rights, tenant rights, employee rights, bankruptcy, and unemployment benefits are also available.

Who We Serve

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

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
18 and over
Family
No
Residency Requirements
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
Must meet the income and eligibility guidelines established by CVLAS sources. Household income must be below the federal poverty guidelines. Households also must have low resources. The elderly (60 or older) may receive legal advice without regard to their finances, in certain cases. You can download the federal poverty guidelines and the Asset guidelines by going to the website.

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Clients screened over telephone to determine financial eligibility. Call intake at 804-200-6046 for more information.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Mariana Battistini
Intake Contact Email
marina@cvlas.org

Report Problems
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