Free Legal Help for Tenants and Landlords in Virginia
Legal aid organizations, right-to-counsel programs and official court self-help resources in Virginia, gathered from the state, county and city pages on this site.
Right to a free lawyer in eviction cases
- Richmond: City-funded program, not a legal right: Right to Counsel for Evictions through Central Virginia Legal Aid Society. Source
Free legal aid organizations
- Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) — Free civil legal services for low-income, elderly and disabled Northern Virginia residents; eviction prevention help; 703-778-6800.Serves: Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria, Prince William County, Loudoun County
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia — Free civil legal help for qualifying low-income Hampton Roads residents, including tenant/eviction matters; intake 757-827-5078.Serves: Virginia Beach, Hampton
- Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) — Free civil legal help for qualifying low-income residents; the Richmond office serves the City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan counties. Housing cases accepted include eviction, lockouts, utilities and repairs. Richmond office 804-648-1012 (toll-free 800-868-1012).Serves: Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEVA) — Free civil legal help for qualifying low-income Hampton Roads residents, including tenant/eviction matters; intake 757-827-5078 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 a.m.-1 p.m.).Serves: Norfolk, Newport News
- Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (LASEV) — Serves low-income residents of Hampton Roads. Intake (757) 827-5078, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, or apply online. Norfolk office: 125 St. Paul's Blvd., Ste. 400, Norfolk, VA 23510, (757) 627-5423. Also runs a housing expungement program for eligible eviction records.Serves: Chesapeake city
- Blue Ridge Legal Services - Roanoke office — 132 Campbell Ave. SW, Suite 300, Roanoke, VA 24011; (540) 344-2080 (clients toll-free 866-534-5243). Serves the cities of Bedford, Roanoke and Salem and Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke counties. Intake Mon-Fri 9:00-11:45 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.Serves: Roanoke (independent city)
- Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society - Christiansburg Field Office — 155 Arrowhead Trail, Christiansburg, VA 24073; (540) 382-6157. Apply through the Intake Unit, 1-888-201-2772 (Mon-Thu 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.); field offices do not take applications. Free civil legal help for low-income residents of 17 southwestern Virginia counties and four cities.Serves: Montgomery County
- Legal Aid Justice Center - Charlottesville office — Covers Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson; handles landlord/tenant disputes for tenants (no advice or representation to landlords). 1000 Preston Ave., Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22903; (434) 977-0553.Serves: Albemarle County
- Virginia Legal Aid Society - Lynchburg Office — 513 Church Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504; 434-846-1326. Serves the City of Lynchburg and Amherst, Appomattox, Campbell and Halifax counties.Serves: Lynchburg city
Official court and state resources
- Virginia DHCD Tenant and Landlord Resources
- DHCD Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities (VRLTA), as of July 1, 2026
- Va. Code Title 55.1, Chapter 12 (VRLTA)
Legal aid groups set their own eligibility rules (usually income-based). Call ahead or check their site.
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.