Pro Bono Lawyers and Attorneys in West Virginia
Where to ask for pro bono legal services or a free attorney in West Virginia, including legal aid programs, who qualifies, and other free or low-cost help. We do not recommend or rank lawyers.
Where to ask for a free lawyer or attorney
| Pro bono and legal aid programs | The West Virginia State Bar's site lists a free hotline where you can speak with volunteer lawyers: call (800) 642-3617 on Tuesdays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Legal Aid of West Virginia, listed on the same site, takes applications by phone at 866-255-4370 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm) or online. If you have a deadline within 10 days, call instead of using the online form. "We do not charge clients, but some court filing fees may be required." Legal Aid of WV: https://legalaidwv.org/get-help/apply-for-help/ |
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| Who qualifies | For legal services from Legal Aid of West Virginia, "you must be considered low-income OR a victim of domestic violence," with exceptions; the page advises applying if you are unsure. It gives no dollar figure. Its Behavioral Health, special education (FAST) and Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs have no income requirement. |
| Cases covered | Legal Aid of West Virginia handles domestic violence and protective orders, government benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, Social Security), divorce and child custody in some situations, bankruptcy and credit problems, housing, expungement and driver's license problems, unemployment compensation and veterans issues. "We do not handle criminal cases, accidents, or personal injury issues." Its screening also lists home foreclosure and child support as not handled, naming Mountain State Justice, 304-344-3144, and the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement as alternatives. Screening: https://legalaidwv.org/get-help/apply-for-help/ |
Other free or low-cost help
| Free legal questions online | West Virginia Free Legal Answers lets you privately post a civil legal question to volunteer lawyers through an online message system, according to the West Virginia State Bar's referral site. Service: https://wv.freelegalanswers.org/ |
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| Does the bar's referral service find free lawyers? | The West Virginia State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service offers "a 30-minute consultation for $25 or less" with no obligation to hire the lawyer. The same site separately lists the free volunteer lawyer hotline and Free Legal Answers. Bar phone (304) 553-7220. |
| Free legal aid | Legal Aid of West Virginia provides free civil legal services (clients are not charged, though some court filing fees may apply). Apply online or by phone at 866-255-4370 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 am-3:30 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am-12:30 pm); interpreters are available. LSC lists Legal Aid of West Virginia as its West Virginia grantee. LSC grantee list: https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/our-grantees |
| Lawyer referral service | The West Virginia State Bar Lawyer Referral Service is a public service that helps you find a qualified, local lawyer experienced with your type of legal issue. Contact the attorney and mention the referral service; the attorney may agree to an initial consultation for no more than $25 for the first 30 minutes, and you are under no obligation to hire the lawyer. Phone: (304) 553-7220. |
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Last verified against official sources: November 4, 2026.
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