General Info

The Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, also known as CVLAS, is a nonprofit organization that offers representation to low-income individuals. It practices in the areas of family, elder, consumer and housing law. The society also deals in matters concerning civil rights, public benefits, disabilities and employment law. Additionally, the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society provides information on various issues related to workers compensation, bankruptcy, child support, domestic violence and debt collection. It offers services to clients in more than 12 counties and over five cities, including Charlottesville, Petersburg and Richmond, Va. The Central Virginia Legal Aid Society accepts donations from individuals and several law firms, such as Davidson, White and Lesniak; Bremner, Janus, Cook and Marcus; and Midkif, Munci and Ross.