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LSNV will not charge for legal advice or representation
LSNV assistance may come in the form of advice only, brief services, or full representation. Full representation is not guaranteed.
LSNV is the largest legal aid organization in Virginia, helping thousands of clients each year in civil legal matters. We serve the region’s low-income and neediest populations. Staff and volunteers provide legal advice, brief services, and representation in administrative hearings and in court.
The free services we provide will vary based on funding and capacity.
Generally, We May Be Able To Help With The Following:
Landlord/Tenant Disputes
Evictions & Foreclosures
Expungements
Bankruptcy
Garnishments
Urgent Family Law Concerns
Protective Orders
Tax Questions
Wills & Powers of Attorney
Nursing Home Discharges
Guardianships and Conservatorships
Unemployment Claims
Public Benefits (Medicaid, SNAP, SSA)
Veterans Issues
LSNV cannot assist every person who applies. We have restrictions based on our funding and ethical restrictions such as rules prohibiting conflicts of interest.