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Institutes and conducts court proceedings on behalf of the people of Chesapeake.

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.

Provides free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income and elderly residents. VLAS uses legal skills to solve problems in such areas as housing, health care, public benefits, economic self-sufficiency, education, consumer purchases and family relations.

Free legal services in civil cases to low-income persons. Does not handle criminal cases. Centralized Intake: 888-201-2772 Toll Free Nationwide Regional Field Offices in Castlewood, Christiansburg, and Marion, Virginia

Provides civil legal assistance to low-income persons. Helps with family disputes (i.e. domestic violence, divorce); debts and bankruptcy; housing, foreclosures and landlord-tenant disputes; eligibility for various government benefits (such a food stamps, TANF and SSI benefits); access to health care (for example, issues involving Medicaid and Medicare); Power of Attorney forms and wills; consumer disputes, payday lending and other predatory lending issues, and issues affecting seniors (such as exploitation and problems with nursing homes).

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for Shenandoah County responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses, and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity, corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

Commonwealth Catholic Charities local private guardianship program acts as a guardian of last resort to adults who are legally incapacitated. Candidates must be screened for services. Client services include routine visits and monitoring of care.

Represents the State of Virginia in court cases.

The Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of criminal offenses in Page County. The office prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic charges brought in the county and oversees the Victim/Witness Office.

Provides free legal assistance in civil (non-criminal) matters to low-income households. Helps with family disputes (i.e. domestic violence, divorce); debts and bankruptcy; housing and landlord-tenant disputes; eligibility for various government benefits (such a food stamps, TANF and SSI benefits); access to health care (for example, issues involving Medicaid and Medicare); Power of Attorney forms and wills; consumer disputes and issues affecting seniors (such as exploitation and problems with nursing homes).

Does not represent residents in private legal matters. Provides a chief prosecuting officer for Wythe 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.

Free legal services in civil cases to low-income persons. Does not handle criminal cases. Centralized Intake: 888-201-2772 Toll Free Nationwide Regional Field Offices in Castlewood, Christiansburg, and Marion, Virginia

Provides assistance with the legal needs of low-income individuals. Offers legal assistance ranging from advice or brief service to ongoing representation in areas of family disputes, problems with debts and bankruptcy, housing and landlords, tenant disputes, access to health care and governmental benefits, consumer disputes, and issues affecting seniors. The most common legal problems handled by Blue Ridge Legal Services include: Family disputes (for example, domestic violence, divorce) Problems dealing with debts and bankruptcy Housing and landlord-tenant disputes Eligibility for various government benefits (such as food stamps, TANF, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits) Access to health care (for example, issues involving Medicaid and Medicare) Consumer disputes, and Issues affecting seniors (such as exploitation and problems with nursing homes). Does not handle criminal matters, traffic violations, personal injuries or malpractice cases and other cases outside of our priorities. APPLICATIONS for services must be submitted by phone or online.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for Wise 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.

Provides a prosecuting Attorney for Waynesboro and East Augusta County. Also administers the Victim/Witness program. LICENSED BY: VA State Bar

Magistrate Issues warrants, admits to bail, commits to jail, issues emergency custody orders, emergency protective orders, temporary detention orders and answers as many legal questions as possible. We issue civil warrants and direct persons to the proper court. We distribute pamphlets placed by citizens against family violence. We direct abused individuals to the proper places of safety.

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.

The Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. (VLAS) is a non-profit law firm that provides legal information, advice, and representation in civil cases to low-income individuals and families in Central, Southside, and Western Tidewater Virginia. VLAS uses legal skills to solve problems in such areas as housing, healthcare, public benefits, economic self-sufficiency, education, consumer purchases, and family relations.

Chief prosecuting officer for the city or county. Responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people 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.

The Women's Center Free Legal Clinic provides information about legal issues to community members and University employees. Local attorneys volunteer their time to provide 30-minute appointments through the clinic on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (with exceptions around holidays). Legal Clinic appointments are typically conducted over the phone.

Provides quality legal assistance to low-income persons who reside in the Williamsburg area in civil matters. Applicants for service should contact the agency's Intake and Referral Unit or visit the nearest service office to be screened for eligibility.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for the city of Lexington and Rockbridge County who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people.

This program assists landlords and tenants in resolving disputes by providing information to both parties on their rights and responsibilities under local and state law, and by helping to settle disputes through mediation.

Free legal services for indigent individuals and families in civil legal matters such as family law, domestic violence, housing, consumer and public benefits. Services provided range from counsel and advice to full representation in court and administrative hearings. No criminal cases. See website for more information on intake process and what type of cases are accepted.

Issues warrants, admits to bail, commits to jail, issues emergency custody orders, emergency protective orders, temporary detention orders and answers as many legal questions as possible. We issue civil warrants and direct persons to the proper court. We distribute pamphlets placed by citizens against family violence. We direct abus