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Legal Services - Farmville, Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging

Provides certain legal services under the direct supervision of an attorney. The Para Legal cannot give legal opinions or represent a person in court proceedings.

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Legal Advice/Representation - Richmond, American Civil Liberties Union

A private, non-profit organization that uses lobbying, litigation and public education to promote civil liberties and civil rights in the state. Provides free legal representation for civil liberties cases. The case must represent a significant civil liberties issue and affect a large number of people. Civil liberties they seek to protect are: Freedom of Expression, Religion, Equality Under the Law, Due Process (the right to be treated fairly when facing criminal charges or other serious accusations) and the Right to Privacy.

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Immigration - Richmond, Immigration Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

We work alongside immigrant communities to fight the deportation, detention, and separation of immigrant families, end ICE abuses of immigrants, and include immigrant youth in state benefits like in-state tuition.

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Immigration - Charlottesville, Immigration Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Legal Aid Justice Center partner with local community members and community organizations in addition to national advocacy organizations to promote systemic reforms reducing the abuse and exploitation of immigrants, and to advocate for policies that promote integration and protection of immigrant communities.

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Legal Assistance - Atlanta GA, Lambda Legal

A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

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Tenant Assistance - Richmond, Housing and Consumer Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

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Immigration - Falls Church, Immigration Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Legal Aid Justice Center partner with local community members and community organizations in addition to national advocacy organizations to promote systemic reforms reducing the abuse and exploitation of immigrants, and to advocate for policies that promote integration and protection of immigrant communities.

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Commonwealths Attorney - Grundy, Buchanan County Commonwealths Attorney

Does not represent people in private legal matters. Provides a chief prosecuting officer for Buchanan County who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles, who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses; and looking into allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

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Advocacy - Falls Church, Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Works to end the criminalization of poverty in Virginia by exposing and addressing criminal legal system policies that target people because of poverty and race. Through a mix of community organizing, local and statewide policy advocacy, and litigation, our program intervenes at many points in the criminal legal system. Our campaigns range from initial law enforcement contact in the community, through the courts, to individuals' confinement in Virginia's jails and prisons, and finally to their reentry into the community.

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Legal Advice/Representation - Suffolk, Virginia Legal Aid Society - Suffolk

Provides legal services to low income residents who cannot afford attorney services/fees, in certain types of civil cases. Types of cases that are handled: housing, health care, economic self-sufficiency, education, public benefits, consumer purchases and family relations.

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Public Guardianship Program - Roanoke, Family Service of Roanoke Valley

Guardianship Services (Public and Private) In the absence of appropriate family or friends, Family Service is appointed by the court as guardian/conservator responsible for the personal and financial affairs of the client. Service Fees Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted for some programs. Services may be offered on a subsidized basis to those without insurance. Please contact Family Service for additional information.

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Advocacy - Petersburg, Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Works to end the criminalization of poverty in Virginia by exposing and addressing criminal legal system policies that target people because of poverty and race. Through a mix of community organizing, local and statewide policy advocacy, and litigation, our program intervenes at many points in the criminal legal system. Our campaigns range from initial law enforcement contact in the community, through the courts, to individuals' confinement in Virginia's jails and prisons, and finally to their reentry into the community.

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Immigration Services - Roanoke, Immigration Legal Counseling, Commonwealth Catholic Charities

Provides affordable legal assistance for those dealing with federal immigration authorities. Services include assistance with applying for family reunification, permanent residency, citizenship, employment authorization, special visas and more. Bilingual counselors that are accredited by the Department of Justice. While this is a fee based program, CCC offers affordable rates and will waive fees for victims of violence and other at risk populations who do not have the means to pay.

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Crime Prosecution - King George, King George County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

The Commonwealth Attorney's Office prosecutes felonies and misdemeanors that occur in King George County. The prosecution takes place in three courts: Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court. The Commonwealth Attorney's Office also administers the Victim/Witness Assistance Program.

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Tax Law - Richmond, Community Tax Law Project, The

CTLP provides free legal representation in tax disputes, educates taxpayers about their rights and responsibilities, and identifies and advocates for issues that impact low-income taxpayers.

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Equal Employment Protection - Washington, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Receives and investigates charges of job discrimination. Enforces laws to prevent discrimination by employers, labor unions or employment agencies when applying for a job or while on the job because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Offers mediation as an alternative to the traditional investigative or litigation process. All laws enforced by EEOC, except the Equal Pay Act (EPA), require filing a charge with EEOC before a private lawsuit may be filed in court.

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Hearing Loss Law Center - Sliver Spring, National Association of the Deaf

Attorneys on staff provide information on disability laws including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Represents persons with hearing loss in selected discrimination cases.

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Tenant Assistance - Petersburg, Housing and Consumer Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

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Advocacy - Charlottesville, Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Works to end the criminalization of poverty in Virginia by exposing and addressing criminal legal system policies that target people because of poverty and race. Through a mix of community organizing, local and statewide policy advocacy, and litigation, our program intervenes at many points in the criminal legal system. Our campaigns range from initial law enforcement contact in the community, through the courts, to individuals' confinement in Virginia's jails and prisons, and finally to their reentry into the community.

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Tenant Assistance - Charlottesville, Housing and Consumer Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

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Public Defender - Staunton, Public Defender Shenandoah Valley

Provides a City and County public defenders office that offers legal representation for all persons, including juveniles, with a criminal charge against them, who are financially unable to furnish counsel for proceedings.

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Advocacy - Richmond, Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Works to end the criminalization of poverty in Virginia by exposing and addressing criminal legal system policies that target people because of poverty and race. Through a mix of community organizing, local and statewide policy advocacy, and litigation, our program intervenes at many points in the criminal legal system. Our campaigns range from initial law enforcement contact in the community, through the courts, to individuals' confinement in Virginia's jails and prisons, and finally to their reentry into the community.

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Immigration - Petersburg, Immigration Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Legal Aid Justice Center partner with local community members and community organizations in addition to national advocacy organizations to promote systemic reforms reducing the abuse and exploitation of immigrants, and to advocate for policies that promote integration and protection of immigrant communities.

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Legal Services - Leesburg, LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services

LAWS Legal Services provides legal consultation and representation to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking who need assistance obtaining a protective order or with other family law issues. All services are confidential and free of charge.

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