Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

Founded in 1971, CVLAS’ mission is, and has always been, the zealous legal representation without charge to low income or elderly clients in civil cases and to help the low income and elderly client community through preventive community legal education. CVLAS is a non-profit §501(c)(3) organization. Low income or elderly individuals needing assistance in these civil matters are provided advice and/or representation by staff attorneys as well as by volunteer private attorneys. CVLAS has offices located in the cities of Charlottesville, Petersburg and Richmond, serving 5 cities and 15 counties.