Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society
The Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society (SVLAS) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to low-income families in southwestern Virginia. Established in the early 1970s, SVLAS is recognized as the oldest rural Legal Aid program in Virginia[1][3].
Services
SVLAS offers a wide range of legal services, including:
- Family Law: Assistance with family-related legal matters.
- Domestic Violence: Extensive representation for victims of domestic violence.
- Housing Law: Legal help with evictions, foreclosures, and housing assistance.
- Consumer Law: Assistance with consumer-related issues.
- Public Benefits: Legal support for Social Security matters and other government benefits.
- Disaster Relief: Assistance with legal issues arising from natural disasters[2][3].
Mission
The organization's mission is to champion equal justice for low-income Virginians. It aims to provide high-quality, courteous legal services to those facing serious threats to their personal or family stability[2]. SVLAS emphasizes that access to justice should not depend on income, striving to level the playing field in the legal system[1].
History
Initially starting with two attorneys serving Bland and Smyth Counties, SVLAS has grown significantly over the decades. Today, it serves 17 counties and four cities in southwestern Virginia: Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe Counties, and the cities of Bristol, Galax, Norton, and Radford[1][2].
Operations
SVLAS operates from three field offices across southwestern Virginia. It uses a centralized intake unit to manage applications and provide legal services efficiently. The organization is funded by federal, state, and local sources[3].
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Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society SVLAS Response to Virginians Impacted byHurricane Helene Hurricane Helene struck Virginia causing widespread damage starting on September 25 2024. On October 1 2024 President Biden declared a major disaster with people in the following seven areas now eligible to receive federal disaster assistance and all of these affected localities are within the service area of Southwest Virginia Legal Aid SVLAS. Counties Cities Often the legal needs of natural disaster victims dont arise in the immediate aftermath of the event but they will come up in the weeks months and years following the disaster. Know that SVLAS is ready and able to assist you as you navigate your way through FEMA applications insurance claims getting official documents if you are denied emergency benefits from social services or other legal issues that arise from the disaster.
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