Free legal help in Virginia.
If you've been sued, have a court date or face eviction in Virginia, call legal aid today. Free help is available if your income qualifies.
- Virginia legal aid statewide intake (866-LEGLAID)Free civil legal aid · StatewideCall 1-866-534-5243Website ↗
- Legal Services of Northern VirginiaFree civil legal aid · Northern VACall 703-778-6800Website ↗
- Central Virginia Legal Aid SocietyFree civil legal aid · Richmond & Central VACall 1-800-868-1012Website ↗
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern VirginiaFree civil legal aid · Hampton Roads & Eastern ShoreCall 757-827-5078Website ↗
- VirginiaLawHelp.org (Virginia Legal Aid Society network)Find help by county and problem, with free guides and formsWebsite ↗
- Virginia Eviction Legal HelplineRentersTenant helpWebsite ↗
- Virginia State Bar Lawyer Referral ServiceIf you don't qualify for free help: a lawyer for a low-cost first meetingCall 1-800-552-7977Website ↗
Legal aid is free if your income qualifies. Call early: there's often a wait, and court dates don't move. Listings checked October 2026.
Before you call
- Have the papers ready: the letter, bill, lease or court notice, with any dates circled.
- Know your household income and size. Most programs serve people under about 125–200% of the poverty line.
- Got a court date? Say so first. Go to the hearing even if you haven't found a lawyer.
Owed money instead? Small claims court in Virginia handles claims up to $5,000 without a lawyer. How small claims works.
All states · Listings compiled from the Legal Services Corporation, LawHelp and state bar sites, checked October 2026. Take it back isn't affiliated with these organizations.
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