Due to the large number of intake telephone calls, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society is able to do intakes for people who walk in only on a limited basis. If you walk in, CVLAS will do your intake only if you meet one of these five rules.
(1) You have an emergency. Not every legal case is an emergency. "Emergency" usually means one of these things.
° You have recent papers from a court, government agency or subsidized landlord that require a response within four (4) business days.
° You have a court or administrative hearing within four (4) business days.
° You have a legal deadline within four (4) business days.
° You have a lockout, a utility shutoff, or a self-help eviction that is done by someone other than the Sheriff.
° You have an upcoming foreclosure within ten (10) calendar days.
(2) You are a victim of domestic violence. This means a recent act or threat resulting in injury or reasonable fear of injury.
(3) You are elderly. This means you are 60 years of age or older.
(4) You are visibly physically disabled. This usually means you use a wheelchair, walker or cane, or have an impairment in sight, hearing or speech.
(5) You have come a long distance.
° In Richmond this means you have come from some place other than Richmond, or the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico.
° In Petersburg this means you have come from some place other than Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell or nearby Dinwiddie or Prince George County.
° In Charlottesville this means you have come from some place other than Charlottesville or nearby Albemarle County.
If you do not meet one of these five rules, please call CVLAS Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., or 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. |
