Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of West Virginia. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income West Virginians statewide in housing, family, consumer, public benefits, and elder law matters.
Visit Website →Provides free legal assistance to low-income West Virginians in consumer protection, housing, employment, and public benefits issues through impact litigation.
Visit Website →Offers free legal services to West Virginians age 60 and older on issues including healthcare, housing, consumer fraud, and estate planning.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents statewide in housing, family, consumer, and benefits matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal services focused on consumer protection, housing, and employment for low-income West Virginians.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is the court of last resort with five justices (uniquely named among state supreme courts). The Intermediate Court of Appeals, established in 2022, handles certain categories of appeals. Circuit Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction across 31 judicial circuits. Family Courts handle divorce, custody, and domestic violence matters. Magistrate Courts handle minor civil and criminal cases.
Governs rental relationships under WV Code Chapter 37, Article 6, covering security deposits, habitability, maintenance, and eviction procedures with notice requirements.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, blindness, disability, and familial status under WV Code 5-11.
Consumer protection law under WV Code 46A prohibiting unfair and deceptive business practices with enforcement by the Attorney General and private right of action.
Protects up to $25,000 of equity in a homestead from forced sale by creditors, with additional protections for senior citizens and disabled persons.
Governs rental relationships under WV Code Chapter 37, Article 6A, with habitability and security deposit protections.
Prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations with enforcement by the WV Human Rights Commission.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-352-6513
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Expanded education savings account program with updated legal protections for participating families.
New legal protections for individuals in recovery, including employment discrimination safeguards and expanded treatment access.
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: 5 years (oral) / 10 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: 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.
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: $30-$50 (claims up to $10,000 in Magistrate Court)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $200-$300
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $100-$200
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide free civil legal services for low-income residents in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Legal advocacy for low-income West Virginians on issues of consumer protection, housing, and employment.
Visit Website →Free legal services for West Virginia residents age 60 and older.
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