The Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley provides free legal services to impoverished victims of domestic abuse, stalking and sexual abuse residing in Roanoke, Salem, Botetourt, Craig, Bedford and Franklin Counties. LASRV provides a full range of civil legal services to low income area residents, including issues involving housing, family, employment, consumer and domestic violence. The Legal Aid Societys office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Clients are seen by appointment only. Applications are taken by telephone only at  (540) 344-2080.

To be eligible a person must fall below the Society's income guidelines. For a single person, this means a projected gross income of $$14,588 or less per year; for two people, $$19,633 or less per year. An additional $5,075 is added to the standard for each other person living in the household.

Of course, each case is examined on an individual basis and other things may be considered (irregular income, garnishment, etc.). Persons ineligible for representation will be referred to the Lawyer Referral Service if appropriate.

For legal aid help outside our service area call 1-866-534-5243.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley is to apply a full range of expert legal services to identify and resolve the most critical civil injustices facing low income people