Central Virginia Legal Aid Society is a community of lawyers who provide free civil legal services and preventative legal education to low-income individuals in crisis. Those needing assistance are provided advice or representation by staff attorneys and also by volunteer private attorneys. CVLAS has offices in Richmond, Petersburg and Charlottesville, servicing 5 cities and counties. Legal services are FREE to all who qualify. Qualification for CVLAS services is based on several factors. These include residence in our service area (or a case arising within our service area) and income and resource eligibility. Through the compassionate and crucial work of our dedicated attorneys, CVLAS ensures justice is not out of reach for those who cannot afford it and who are often left behind.