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We represent residents of  the counties of  Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe; andr the Cities of Norton, Radford, Galax and Bristol, Virginia.

 

We also may be able to help you if your legal problem is taking place within our service area, even if you do not live here.

 

Your income must be as low as our sliding scale permits. 

We do not charge for our services.   There may be court costs or other expenses that you might have to pay.  We will advise you of any costs involved in your case.   Our offices are accessible to persons in a wheelchair.  Our staff will travel to meet you if you are homebound, disabled, or otherwise unable to come to us.

Who Can You Help?       Do You Charge?

Do you need protection from an abusive family member?

 

Have you been accused of abusing or neglecting your child?

 

Have you been told your child may be placed in foster care?

 

Need advice or representation on custody, visitation or divorce?

Family

Being evicted, locked out or landlord won’t make repairs?

 

Can’t get into public or subsidized housing?

 

Turned down for housing because you have children or because you are handicapped?

 

Afraid your home is in foreclosure or will be repossessed?

SSI  or  Food Stamps - Other Public Benefits

Denied nursing home care or threatened with transfer?

 

Can’t afford to pay your hospital bills or buy medicine?

 

Are you pregnant and can’t pay for medical care?

 

Told you have too much income or resources to qualify for medical help or that your Medicaid or Medicare won’t cover your bills?

Employment

Consumer or Utility

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Been told your mobile home or car may be repossessed?

 

Wages being garnished?  Being sued? Facing foreclosure?

 

Utility service cut off without written notice to you? 

 

Have you been refused electric, water, or telephone service? 

Can’t get SSI? Benefits being reduced or cut off?

 

Have you been denied benefits or are you receiving less than you should?  Told you can’t apply the day you come into the office?

Health Care  -  Including Medicaid or Medicare

Housing 

Been denied unemployment benefits or can’t get paid? 

 

Unsafe working conditions or harassed on the job?

SVLAS can help with many legal problems—these are common examples.  Please apply for help even if the situation you have is not listed here