Virginia Pro Se Help: Free Court Self-Help Centers and Legal Aid by County

If you are handling a divorce, custody, support or protective order case in Virginia on your own, start with the free help that already exists. This page lists, for each of the 133 counties, the court's self-help program and the free legal aid office that serves it, with phone numbers and websites.

Statewide: Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Official statewide guide for people without a lawyer covering divorce, custody, support, forms and court basics.

Accomack County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Accomac, Belle Haven, Bloxom, Chincoteague, Hallwood, Keller, Melfa, Onancock, Onley, Painter, Parksley, and Saxis.

Albemarle County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Scottsville.

Alleghany County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Clifton Forge and Iron Gate.

Amelia County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Amelia Court House.

Amherst County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Amherst.

Appomattox County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Appomattox and Pamplin City.

Arlington County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Arlington.

Augusta County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Craigsville and Grottoes.

Bath County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Hot Springs, Millboro, and Warm Springs.

Bedford County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Bedford.

Bland County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Bastian, Bland, Mechanicsburg, and Rocky Gap.

Botetourt County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Buchanan, Fincastle, and Troutville.

Brunswick County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Alberta, Brodnax, and Lawrenceville.

Buchanan County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Grundy.

Buckingham County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Dillwyn.

Campbell County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Altavista and Brookneal.

Caroline County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Bowling Green and Port Royal.

Carroll County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Hillsville.

Charles City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Charles City.

Charlotte County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Charlotte Court House, Drakes Branch, Keysville, and Phenix.

Chesterfield County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Bellwood, Bensley, Bon Air, Brandermill, Chester, and Enon.

Clarke County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Berryville and Boyce.

Craig County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers New Castle.

Culpeper County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Culpeper.

Cumberland County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Farmville.

Dickenson County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Clinchco, Clintwood, and Haysi.

Dinwiddie County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers McKenney.

Essex County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Tappahannock.

Fairfax County: court help from Fairfax Courthouse Self-Help Resource Center, phone (703) 246-2172, email SHRC@fairfaxbar.org. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Clifton, Herndon, Occoquan, and Vienna.

Fauquier County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Remington, The Plains, and Warrenton.

Floyd County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Floyd.

Fluvanna County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Scottsville.

Franklin County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Boones Mill and Rocky Mount.

Frederick County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Middletown and Stephens City.

Giles County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Glen Lyn, Narrows, Pearisburg, Pembroke, and Rich Creek.

Gloucester County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Gloucester Courthouse and Gloucester Point.

Goochland County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Goochland.

Grayson County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Fries, Independence, and Troutdale.

Greene County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Stanardsville.

Greensville County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Jarratt.

Halifax County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Clarksville, Halifax, Scottsburg, South Boston, and Virgilina.

Hanover County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Ashland.

Henrico County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Chamberlayne, Dumbarton, East Highland Park, Glen Allen, Highland Springs, and Innsbrook.

Henry County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Ridgeway.

Highland County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Monterey.

Isle of Wight County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Smithfield and Windsor.

James City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078.

King and Queen County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers King and Queen Court House.

King George County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Dahlgren, Dahlgren Center, Fairview Beach, King George, and Passapatanzy.

King William County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers West Point.

Lancaster County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Irvington, Kilmarnock, and White Stone.

Lee County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Jonesville, Pennington Gap, and St. Charles.

Loudoun County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Hamilton, Herndon, Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, and Round Hill.

Louisa County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Louisa and Mineral.

Lunenburg County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Kenbridge and Victoria.

Madison County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Madison.

Mathews County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Gwynn and Mathews.

Mecklenburg County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Boydton, Brodnax, Chase City, Clarksville, La Crosse, and South Hill.

Middlesex County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Urbanna.

Montgomery County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Blacksburg and Christiansburg.

Nelson County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Afton, Arrington, Lovingston, Nellysford, Schuyler, and Shipman.

New Kent County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers New Kent.

Northampton County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Belle Haven, Cape Charles, Cheriton, Eastville, Exmore, and Nassawadox.

Northumberland County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Kilmarnock.

Nottoway County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Blackstone, Burkeville, and Crewe.

Orange County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Gordonsville and Orange.

Page County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Luray, Shenandoah, and Stanley.

Patrick County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Stuart.

Pittsylvania County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Chatham, Gretna, and Hurt.

Powhatan County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Powhatan.

Prince Edward County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Farmville and Pamplin City.

Prince George County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Disputanta, Fort Lee, Prince George, and Templeton.

Prince William County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Dumfries, Haymarket, Occoquan, and Quantico.

Pulaski County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Dublin and Pulaski.

Rappahannock County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Washington.

Richmond County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Warsaw.

Roanoke County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Vinton.

Rockbridge County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Glasgow and Goshen.

Rockingham County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Bridgewater, Broadway, Dayton, Elkton, Grottoes, Mount Crawford, and Timberville.

Russell County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Cleveland, Honaker, Lebanon, and St. Paul.

Scott County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Clinchport, Duffield, Dungannon, Gate City, Nickelsville, and Weber City.

Shenandoah County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Edinburg, Mount Jackson, New Market, Strasburg, Toms Brook, and Woodstock.

Smyth County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Chilhowie, Marion, and Saltville.

Southampton County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Boykins, Branchville, Capron, Courtland, Ivor, and Newsoms.

Spotsylvania County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Lake Wilderness and Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Stafford County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Aquia Harbour, Boswell's Corner, Camp Barrett, Falmouth, Quantico Base, and Southern Gateway.

Surry County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Claremont, Dendron, and Surry.

Sussex County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Jarratt, Stony Creek, Wakefield, and Waverly.

Tazewell County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Bluefield, Cedar Bluff, Pocahontas, Richlands, and Tazewell.

Warren County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Front Royal.

Washington County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Abingdon, Damascus, Glade Spring, and Saltville.

Westmoreland County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Colonial Beach and Montross.

Wise County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Appalachia, Big Stone Gap, Coeburn, Pound, St. Paul, and Wise.

Wythe County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Rural Retreat and Wytheville.

York County: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Bethel Manor and Yorktown.

Alexandria City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Alexandria.

Bristol City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Bristol.

Buena Vista City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Buena Vista.

Charlottesville City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Charlottesville.

Chesapeake City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Chesapeake.

Colonial Heights City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Colonial Heights.

Covington City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Covington.

Danville City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Danville.

Emporia City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Emporia.

Fairfax City: court help from Fairfax Courthouse Self-Help Resource Center, phone (703) 246-2172, email SHRC@fairfaxbar.org. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Fairfax.

Falls Church City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Falls Church.

Franklin City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Franklin.

Fredericksburg City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Fredericksburg.

Galax City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Galax.

Hampton City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Hampton.

Harrisonburg City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Harrisonburg.

Hopewell City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Hopewell.

Lexington City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Lexington.

Lynchburg City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Lynchburg.

Manassas City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Manassas.

Manassas Park City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Services of Northern Virginia, phone (703) 778-6800. Covers Manassas Park.

Martinsville City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Martinsville.

Newport News City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Newport News.

Norfolk City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Norfolk.

Norton City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Norton.

Petersburg City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Petersburg.

Poquoson City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Poquoson.

Portsmouth City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Portsmouth.

Radford City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (888) 201-2772. Covers Radford.

Richmond City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (800) 868-1012. Covers Richmond.

Roanoke City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Roanoke.

Salem City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Salem.

Staunton City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Staunton.

Suffolk City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Virginia Legal Aid Society, phone (866) 534-5243, email info@vlas.org. Covers Suffolk.

Virginia Beach City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Virginia Beach.

Waynesboro City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Waynesboro.

Williamsburg City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, phone (757) 827-5078. Covers Williamsburg.

Winchester City: court help from Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help. Free legal aid from Blue Ridge Legal Services, phone (866) 534-5243. Covers Winchester.

Where can I get free help with a family court case in Virginia without a lawyer? Start with Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help, run by Virginia Access to Justice Commission / Virginia Judicial System. 2 of 133 counties also have their own local court help listed on this page. For free legal advice, contact Virginia Legal Aid Society, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Blue Ridge Legal Services, Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, and Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia if you qualify by income.

Does every Virginia county have its own self-help center? No. 2 of 133 counties have local court help listed here. Every other county is served by Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help, which you can call or visit online from anywhere in Virginia.

Who gives free legal aid in Virginia? Virginia is served by 6 federally funded legal aid offices: Virginia Legal Aid Society, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Blue Ridge Legal Services, Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, and Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia. Each one serves set counties, so check the listing for your county. Help is free for people who qualify, usually by income.

What is a court self-help center? It is a free help desk run by or for the court for people handling their own case without a lawyer. Staff can explain which forms you need, how to fill them out, how filing and service work, and what happens next. They are not your lawyer, so they cannot tell you what to ask for or how to argue your case.

What is the difference between a self-help center and legal aid? A self-help center helps anyone who walks in or calls, whatever their income, with forms and court steps. A legal aid office is a nonprofit law office that can give free legal advice and sometimes a free lawyer, but only to people who qualify, usually by income. Many parents use both.

What should I have ready before I call? Your county, your case number if you have one, the names of both parents and the children, any papers you were served, and any deadline or hearing date. Write down the date you called, who you spoke to, and what they told you.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get free help with a family court case in Virginia without a lawyer?

Start with Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help, run by Virginia Access to Justice Commission / Virginia Judicial System. 2 of 133 counties also have their own local court help listed on this page. For free legal advice, contact Virginia Legal Aid Society, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Blue Ridge Legal Services, Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, and Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia if you qualify by income.

Does every Virginia county have its own self-help center?

No. 2 of 133 counties have local court help listed here. Every other county is served by Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help, which you can call or visit online from anywhere in Virginia.

Who gives free legal aid in Virginia?

Virginia is served by 6 federally funded legal aid offices: Virginia Legal Aid Society, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Blue Ridge Legal Services, Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, and Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia. Each one serves set counties, so check the listing for your county. Help is free for people who qualify, usually by income.

What is a court self-help center?

It is a free help desk run by or for the court for people handling their own case without a lawyer. Staff can explain which forms you need, how to fill them out, how filing and service work, and what happens next. They are not your lawyer, so they cannot tell you what to ask for or how to argue your case.

What is the difference between a self-help center and legal aid?

A self-help center helps anyone who walks in or calls, whatever their income, with forms and court steps. A legal aid office is a nonprofit law office that can give free legal advice and sometimes a free lawyer, but only to people who qualify, usually by income. Many parents use both.

What should I have ready before I call?

Your county, your case number if you have one, the names of both parents and the children, any papers you were served, and any deadline or hearing date. Write down the date you called, who you spoke to, and what they told you.