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

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Petersburg, 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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  Central Virginia Legal Aid Society - Petersburg Office Email Website Learn more 229 North Sycamore Street
  Petersburg, VA - 23803
  (804) 862-1100
  Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low income people. CVLAS provides legal advice in most areas of civil law and provides legal representation in many areas of civil law. 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 where a private a lawyer could obtain a fee from the other side or from recovery. Generally, households must have gross income below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. ...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

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

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  Legal Aid Justice Center - Richmond Office Email Website Learn more 123 E. Broad Street
  Richmond, VA - 23219
  (804) 643-1086
  The Legal Aid Justice Center battles poverty and injustice by solving critical legal problems for individuals and communities. We have been providing legal representation for low-income individuals in Virginia since 1967. Serving Cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights and Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Goochland, Powhatan, Surry, Prince George, Dinwiddle and Charles City Counties. ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 23 miles from Petersburg
  

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  Central Virginia Legal Aid Society - Richmond Office Email Website Learn more 101 West Broad Street
  Richmond, VA - 23220
  (804) 648-1012
  Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low income people. CVLAS provides legal advice in most areas of civil law and provides legal representation in many areas of civil law. 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 where a private a lawyer could obtain a fee from the other side or from recovery. Generally, households must have gross income below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 23 miles from Petersburg
  

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.

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