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Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc.

204 North High Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22803

(540) 433-1830

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Contact Information

Main
(540) 433-1830
Toll-Free
(800) 237-0141

Who We Are

Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc. (BRLS) is a nonprofit charitable law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matters of critical importance to low-income residents of the Shenandoah Valley and Roanoke Valley.

The Harrisonburg office provides legal assistance ranging from advice or brief service to ongoing representation in negotiations and litigation in state and federal courts, depending on the needs of the client, the type of case and available resources.

Provides civil legal assistance with the following types of case: family, disputes; divorce; problems dealing with debts and bankruptcy; housing and landlord-tenant disputes; eligibility for various governmental benefits such as food stamps, SSI; access to health care; consumer disputes; and issues affecting seniors (exploitation and problems with nursing homes). Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc. (BRLS) is a nonprofit charitable law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matters of critical importance to low-income residents of the Shenandoah Valley and Roanoke Valley.
 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
,
Spanish
Service Area(s)
Alleghany County
,
Bath County
,
Bedford County
,
Botetourt County
,
Buena Vista City
,
Clarke County
,
Covington City
,
Craig County
,
Franklin County
,
Frederick County
,
Roanoke City
,
Roanoke County
,
Salem City
,
Shenandoah County
,
Warren County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
18 and over
Residency Requirements
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
Low income residents of Shenandoah Valley. Eligibility depends on Household income and household size

Available 24/7
No

Intake Process
Self-referral; to apply for assistance, contact the office between 9am and 12:45pm Monday through Thursday or you can apply online.
Self Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
John Whitfield

Qualifications
Qualification Type
Licensure
Qualification Entity
Virginia State Bar