Seeking ONE Justice for All Virginians

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Justice

It is our mission to champion equal justice for low-income Virginians and to work to remedy the conditions that burden the low-income community.

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Quality Service

We provide high quality, courteous and effective legal services to low-income families and individuals facing serious threats to their personal, economic or family stability.

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Outreach

We work with others to identify and respond to problems faced by those in the low-income community within our region.

Our Services Are FREE!

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Monday thru Thursday:
8:30 a.m. to Noon and
1:00 to 4:00 p.m
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Friday: 8:30 am to 12:30 p.m.

1-888-201-2772


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Over 50+ Years of Experience

Incorporated in January of 1972, Southwest Virginia Legal Aid is a private, non-profit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income families in southwestern Virginia.

For fifty years, we have provided free, quality legal services for the people of Southwest Virginia.  Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience in representing clients and addressing legal problems.  Our firm handles family law, domestic violence, consumer law, landlord-tenant disputes, housing law, bankruptcies and protection of government benefits, among others.  Our attorneys and staff stand ready to assist you with your legal needs.

Our Services:

Consumer Law

Legal assistance with Bankruptcy and Debt Collection matters

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Family Law​

Child custody, divorce and other family matters legal support

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Domestic Violence

SVLAS provides extensive representation to the victims of domestic violence.

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Employment​

Income cases such as wage claims, denial of unemployment compensation, wrongful discharge, employment discrimination and working conditions, among others

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Housing

Legal help with evictions, utility cutoffs, foreclosures, housing assistance and safety concerns

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Public Benefits

Legal assistance with needs-based public assistance, Social Security matters and driving privileges

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Other Legal Problems

If you do not see your legal problem on this website, or if you are not sure if it is a problem we can help with, you should apply for Legal Aid if you feel you are eligible for service.

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Helpful Resources

Disaster relief resources, Virginia’s rent relief program and covid-19 rights.

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Our headquarters are located in Marion, VA with additional field offices in Castlewood and Christianburg, VA

See our Contact Us page for all location addresses and phone numbers.

You can find us…

Our headquarters are located in Marion, VA with additional field offices in Castlewood and Christianburg, VA

See our Contact Us page for all location addresses and phone numbers.

  • Rural Southwest Virginia

Our Clients Say…

Thank You!

My family and I were able to clearly understand everything going on and make informed decisions based on advice from Legal Aid.

Grateful

I am no longer tied to an abusive and violent husband. My children and I can start a new life.

Appreciative

Everyone was so helpful. My questions were always answered and I was kept in the loop about everything that was happening. They made everything much less stressful. They were just great and my community is lucky to have Legal Aid.

Happy Ending

We were able to adopt our grandson and now we know he is in a safe environment in our home.

Free

Not having to pay for services because I couldn’t have afforded them and would have been left without an attorney.

I mattered

To be honest, the way you treated me, like I really mattered, and the belief you showed for me and in me will not be forgotten.

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