Virginia Legal Aid Society

Practice Areas

About Virginia Legal Aid Society

From the firm’s website

Attorneys

• Leslie Dodson — Managing Attorney, LawLine
• Judy Snead — Supervising Attorney, LawLine
• Kristen Dowling — Managing Attorney
• Kang Lee — Senior Attorney
• Lucas Kasper — Senior Attorney
• Aditi Kulkarni — Senior Attorney
• Kelsey Bolin — Director of Advocacy and Managing Attorney
• Jordan Spiers — Senior Attorney
• Karen Duffin — Staff Attorney
• Preston Bowden — Staff Attorney
• Rebecca Brown — Senior Attorney
• Michael Simmons — Managing Attorney

Services listed

Personal and Family Safety, Permanent protective orders, Uncontested divorces, Custody, Child support, Spousal support, Advance Directives, Guardianships, Housing, Evictions, Unsafe housing/repairs, Bad landlord practices

Fees

The firm provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals.

Offices

• 513 Church Street Lynchburg, VA 24504
• 519 Main Street Danville, VA 24541
• Grace Network ( Appointments only) 16 Liberty St. Extension Martinsville, VA 24112
• 217 East Third Street Farmville, VA 23901
• 2480 Pruden Blvd. Suffolk, VA 23434

Source: vlas.org · checked October 10, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday

9 am–3:30 pm

Tuesday

9 am–3:30 pm

Wednesday

9 am–3:30 pm

Thursday

9 am–3:30 pm

Friday

9 am–3:30 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

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Details & Amenities

Related Videos

• Nalija Roark-Turner· via Google

  Intentionally tells you they can't do anything for you and then won't answer when you try to call back or return your calls

  a year ago
• Chelsea Dukes· via Google

  Legal assistance with civil legal problems is available here. There is a screening process as assistance is needs based and there are income limits. They do not take walk in clients so it is important to call and be screened for eligibility before visiting the office.

  8 years ago
• Jesse Adamson· via Google

  First I tried calling but no one would call me back then I went to the office in Suffolk only to be referred back to calling the number that I could never get ahold of anyone. Finally after calling every day for a month I got a hold of someone just for them to tell me Suffolk's case load is too large and couldn't help me with my legal issue but they will get in touch if someone is willing to do it pro bono as we all know no one ever got back in touch with me from there... This place is a joke.

  4 years ago
• Larry Ames· via Google

  As per their representative, they will not discuss any assistance with a landlord. I wish they would state that detail in any public facing advertisements. I, as a landlord, used to refer tenants to Berg Legal Clinic. It's cheaper for me than going to court.

  a year ago
• Devona Hendricks· via Google

  Called the Legal Aid Society and there was a longer than normal wait time. I love they have the option to leave your name and number for a call back. Yes they actually called me back within the hour. The Assistant was pleasant and well versed. Would call again if I needed help with legal questions.

  7 years ago
• Sabrina Wellington· via Google

  This legal aid used to be able to help low-income or income base clients. They don't have any attorneys to represent you, only for housing issues or some unemployment issues.( no civil lawsuits) They will refer you to Virginia lawyer referrals. Other areas won't come and help this legal aid. Phone calls won't be returned and documents become missing. I was suggested, if you are making copies with this office, that you are standing there with them and they do not shred anything without your consent. Get everything in writing, if they are helping resolve the issue or legal representation of you . They do have a paralegal that can try to help you but she cannot go no farther than trying to find a resolution. Since they have moved to a different location, attitudes have changed. Still professionalism and getting to work done should be their top priority to keep their business open. It doesn't seem that they are trying to look for attorneys to help them as well. Do advertisements to get attorneys in to help and assist.

  Edited 2 years ago
• Erica White· via Google

  Suffolk Legal Aid Office has represented my family and I, in one of the toughest cases ever. My Lawyer and his Assistant was so pleasant and caring; that they made me feel like I was family. I have recommended to family and friends, if they would ever need Legal Representation to start here. I would like to say; Thank You again for your Amazing Services 😊

  2 years ago
• Porschia Outlaw· via Google

  I'm writing to express my profound disappointment and concern regarding the outcome of today's court proceedings. The handling of my case resulted in the dismissal of my protective order, leaving myself and my infant son vulnerable. This outcome stems from an error made by another party, and despite the sincere apology offered, the lack of corrective action is deeply troubling. The gravity of this situation, and the resulting risk to my son and myself, necessitates immediate attention and a thorough review of the procedural errors that led to this outcome. I will not be using them again

  a year ago