Find Legal Aid in Fairfax, VA: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Fairfax, Virginia, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.

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  Legal Services of Northern Virginia - Fairfax Office Email Website Learn more 4080 Chain Bridge Road
  Fairfax, VA - 22030
  (703) 778-6800
  Legal Services of Northern Virginia is the largest legal aid organization in Northern Virginia, helping thousands of clients each year in civil legal matters. We partner closely with other legal aid organizations, state and local bar associations, as well as the courts to serve the regions low-income and neediest populations. We provide services regarding Consumer Law, Elder Law, Family Law, Housing Law, Public Benefits, Child Advocacy & Education Law, Veterans Law Project and Support for Re-Entry and Return to Communities. Eligibility for our services is defined by our Federal, State, local,...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Fairfax, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Fairfax.

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  Arc of the District of Columbia Email Website Learn more 415 Michigan Avenue, NE
  Washington, DC - 20017
  (202) 636-2950
  The Arc of DC advocates for the rights and full community participation of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with our network of members, we improve systems of supports and services, connect families, inspire communication and influence public policy. This group does not provide legal representation in court. ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 17 miles from Fairfax
  

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  Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center Email Website Learn more 1627 K Street, NW
  Washington, DC - 20006
  (202) 393-3572
  The APALRC advocates for the legal and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans in the D.C. metropolitan region through Community Legal Education, Legal Services and Advocacy. By establishing the Multilingual Legal Helpline and the Legal Interpreter Project, the APALRC utilizes the bilingual resources in the Asian American community in Metro-D.C. to provide a linguistic and cultural bridge between the client community and legal services. The APALRC currently provides a range of legal services on various legal matters, including abuse prevention and family law, immigration, housing, employment,...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 15 miles from Fairfax
  

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  Route 1 Legal PC Email Website Learn more 5845 Richmond Highway
  Alexandria, VA - 22303
  (703) 962-7286
  Sliding Scale. Route 1 Legal is a non-profit law firm dedicated to serving Justice Gap clients. Offer an income-based sliding-scale hourly fee for those who make too much money to qualify for civil legal aid or criminal public defenders. We seek only to generate enough fees to cover operating expenses, and no lawyer is paid more than the standard for legal aid attorneys. ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 14 miles from Fairfax
  

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  Maryland Legal Aid - Montgomery County Email Website Learn more 600 Jefferson Plaza
  Rockville, MD - 20852
  (240) 314-0373
  Maryland Legal Aid provides a full range of FREE civil legal services to financially qualified Marylanders and people over 60. Maryland Legal Aid handles civil, not criminal, cases. Areas of general civil legal services include: Consumer Rights, Elder Rights, Employment, Family, Farmworkers Rights, Government Benefits, Healthcare and Housing. Maryland Legal Aids services are free for financially eligible individuals which is based on income and assets available to the household. Household income must be below 125% of the federal poverty income guidelines. This office is open Monday Friday: ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 18 miles from Fairfax
  

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  American Civil Liberties Union of the Nation's Capital (ACLU) Email Website Learn more P.O. Box 11637
  Washington, DC - 20008
  (202) 457-0800
  With half a million members and supporters, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nationwide non-profit, non-partisan, membership organization devoted to ensuring free speech, equal rights, and other civil liberties. The ACLU of the District of Columbia (ACLU-DC), with more than 8,500 local members, fights to protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights for people who live, work, and visit D.C., and in matters involving federal employees and agencies. Those who join us also become members of the National ACLU. ACLU-DC pursues its mission through legal action, legislative advoc...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 15 miles from Fairfax
  

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Virginia Bar.

Virginia Cities

• Alexandria (3)
• Arlington (1)
• Belle Haven (1)
• Castlewood (1)
• Charlottesville (2)
• Christiansburg (1)
• Culpeper (1)
• Danville (1)
• Fairfax (1)
• Falls Church (3)
• Farmville (1)
• Fredericksburg (2)
• Hampton (1)
• Harrisonburg (1)
• Leesburg (1)
• Lexington (1)
• Lynchburg (1)
• Manassas (1)
• Marion (1)
• Norfolk (1)
• Petersburg (1)
• Richmond (2)
• Roanoke (1)
• Suffolk (1)
• Tappahannock (1)
• Virginia Beach (1)
• Williamsburg (1)
• Winchester (1)

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