Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Virginia. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free legal services to low-income Virginians in civil rights, housing, employment, public benefits, and immigrant advocacy across the state.
Visit Website →Offers free civil legal services to low-income residents in central and southern Virginia covering family, housing, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Provides free legal help to low-income residents in Northern Virginia in housing, family, immigration, and public benefits cases.
Visit Website →Provides free legal services to low-income Virginians in housing, public benefits, employment, and immigrant rights.
Visit Website →Serves low-income residents in the Shenandoah Valley with free legal help in housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Virginia is the court of last resort with seven justices. The Court of Appeals of Virginia handles intermediate appeals with 17 judges. Circuit Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in 31 judicial circuits. General District Courts handle civil claims up to $25,000, misdemeanors, and traffic cases. Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts handle family and juvenile matters.
Governs rental relationships under Va. Code 55.1-1200, covering security deposits (limited to two months' rent), habitability, maintenance, and eviction procedures.
Comprehensive anti-discrimination law prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and veteran status.
Prohibits deceptive and fraudulent business practices under Va. Code 59.1-196 with enforcement by the Attorney General and private right of action.
Provides medical and wage-loss benefits to employees injured on the job through the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.
Governs rental relationships under VA Code Title 55.1, Chapter 12, with tenant protections and security deposit limits.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and veteran status.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-838-8238
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Continued development of recreational cannabis retail framework with consumer protections and social equity provisions.
Enhanced tenant protections including expanded notice requirements for rent increases and lease non-renewals.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years (oral) / 5 years (written)
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 5 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $32-$62 (claims up to $5,000 in General District Court)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $200-$350
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $25-$100
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Free legal services for low-income Virginians in civil rights, housing, immigration, and public benefits.
Visit Website →Free civil legal help for low-income residents in the Northern Virginia area.
Visit Website →Statewide advocacy and legal support for low-income Virginians on systemic poverty-related issues.
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