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Legal Assistance Domestic Violence - Charlottesville, Shelter for Help in Emergency

1415 Sachem Place, Suite 101, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Eligibility

Residents of the Shelter and community members.

Hours

9am to 4pm from Monday through Friday

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Self referral

Service area

Charlottesville, VA Albemarle, VA Fluvanna, VA Greene, VA Louisa, VA Nelson, VA

Assist victims of domestic violence in navigating the legal system. Advocates can also assist victims in obtaining protective orders and can provide court accompaniment. The shelter does not employ a lawyer, services are rendered by staff. These services are available to shelter residents and community members.

Providing organization

Shelter for Help in Emergency

Provides a safe, supportive, confidential and respectful environment in which survivors of domestic violence are empowered with the knowledge of personal and community resources as well as the skills needed to make informed decisions for themselves and their families.