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Crime Prosecution - Manassas, Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorneys Office

The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office prosecutes all criminal and traffic cases occurring within Prince William County and the City of Manassas, and all felonies committed in the City of Manassas Park, the Towns of Dumfries, Quantico, Occoquan and Haymarket

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Indian Law Resource Center - DC, Indian Law Resource Center

Provides a non-profit law and advocacy organization established and directed by American Indians. We provide legal assistance to Indian and Alaska Native nations who are working to protect their lands.

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Hearing Loss Law Center - Sliver Spring, National Association of the Deaf

Attorneys on staff provide information on disability laws including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Represents persons with hearing loss in selected discrimination cases.

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Public Defender - Staunton, Public Defender Shenandoah Valley

Provides a City and County public defenders office that offers legal representation for all persons, including juveniles, with a criminal charge against them, who are financially unable to furnish counsel for proceedings.

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Advocacy - Petersburg, Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Works to end the criminalization of poverty in Virginia by exposing and addressing criminal legal system policies that target people because of poverty and race. Through a mix of community organizing, local and statewide policy advocacy, and litigation, our program intervenes at many points in the criminal legal system. Our campaigns range from initial law enforcement contact in the community, through the courts, to individuals' confinement in Virginia's jails and prisons, and finally to their reentry into the community.

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Immigration - Charlottesville, Immigration Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Legal Aid Justice Center partner with local community members and community organizations in addition to national advocacy organizations to promote systemic reforms reducing the abuse and exploitation of immigrants, and to advocate for policies that promote integration and protection of immigrant communities.

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Tenant Assistance - Charlottesville, Housing and Consumer Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

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Labor Issues - DC, US Department of Labor/OSHA National

Promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements. In carrying out this mission, the Department administers a variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers' rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support.

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Legal Advice/Representation - Suffolk, Virginia Legal Aid Society - Suffolk

Provides legal services to low income residents who cannot afford attorney services/fees, in certain types of civil cases. Types of cases that are handled: housing, health care, economic self-sufficiency, education, public benefits, consumer purchases and family relations.

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Tenant Assistance - Richmond, Housing and Consumer Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

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Labor Issues - PA, US Department of Labor/OSHA, Region 3

Promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements. In carrying out this mission, the Department administers a variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers' rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support.

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Immigration - Petersburg, Immigration Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Legal Aid Justice Center partner with local community members and community organizations in addition to national advocacy organizations to promote systemic reforms reducing the abuse and exploitation of immigrants, and to advocate for policies that promote integration and protection of immigrant communities.

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Immigration Services - Roanoke, Immigration Legal Counseling, Commonwealth Catholic Charities

Provides affordable legal assistance for those dealing with federal immigration authorities. Services include assistance with applying for family reunification, permanent residency, citizenship, employment authorization, special visas and more. Bilingual counselors that are accredited by the Department of Justice. While this is a fee based program, CCC offers affordable rates and will waive fees for victims of violence and other at risk populations who do not have the means to pay.

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Advocacy - Richmond, Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Works to end the criminalization of poverty in Virginia by exposing and addressing criminal legal system policies that target people because of poverty and race. Through a mix of community organizing, local and statewide policy advocacy, and litigation, our program intervenes at many points in the criminal legal system. Our campaigns range from initial law enforcement contact in the community, through the courts, to individuals' confinement in Virginia's jails and prisons, and finally to their reentry into the community.

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Legal Assistance - Charlottesville, Student Legal Services, University of Virginia

Provides low-cost, confidential legal assistance to University of Virginia students. We provide legal help on a wide variety of legal matters, including representation in Charlottesville/Albemarle area courts. No fee is charged for consultations. All fees are minimal. Please visit the web site for more information. Student Legal Services can help with legal matters in many areas, such as consumer, contracts, crime victim, criminal charges, debt collection, no-fault divorce, employment, expungement of criminal charges, insurance, landlord/tenant, name change, student non-profit organizations, traffic violations, and wills.

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Public Guardianship Program - Roanoke, Family Service of Roanoke Valley

Guardianship Services (Public and Private) In the absence of appropriate family or friends, Family Service is appointed by the court as guardian/conservator responsible for the personal and financial affairs of the client. Service Fees Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted for some programs. Services may be offered on a subsidized basis to those without insurance. Please contact Family Service for additional information.

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Legal Services - Leesburg, LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services

LAWS Legal Services provides legal consultation and representation to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking who need assistance obtaining a protective order or with other family law issues. All services are confidential and free of charge.

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Advocacy - Charlottesville, Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Works to end the criminalization of poverty in Virginia by exposing and addressing criminal legal system policies that target people because of poverty and race. Through a mix of community organizing, local and statewide policy advocacy, and litigation, our program intervenes at many points in the criminal legal system. Our campaigns range from initial law enforcement contact in the community, through the courts, to individuals' confinement in Virginia's jails and prisons, and finally to their reentry into the community.

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Advocacy - Falls Church, Civil Rights and Racial Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

Works to end the criminalization of poverty in Virginia by exposing and addressing criminal legal system policies that target people because of poverty and race. Through a mix of community organizing, local and statewide policy advocacy, and litigation, our program intervenes at many points in the criminal legal system. Our campaigns range from initial law enforcement contact in the community, through the courts, to individuals' confinement in Virginia's jails and prisons, and finally to their reentry into the community.

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Crime Prosecution - King George, King George County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

The Commonwealth Attorney's Office prosecutes felonies and misdemeanors that occur in King George County. The prosecution takes place in three courts: Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court. The Commonwealth Attorney's Office also administers the Victim/Witness Assistance Program.

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Legal Advice/Representation - Richmond, American Civil Liberties Union

A private, non-profit organization that uses lobbying, litigation and public education to promote civil liberties and civil rights in the state. Provides free legal representation for civil liberties cases. The case must represent a significant civil liberties issue and affect a large number of people. Civil liberties they seek to protect are: Freedom of Expression, Religion, Equality Under the Law, Due Process (the right to be treated fairly when facing criminal charges or other serious accusations) and the Right to Privacy.

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Tenant Assistance - Petersburg, Housing and Consumer Justice Program, Legal Aid Justice Center

The Legal Aid Justice Center partner with tenants and community organizations to fight for affordable housing, reasonable housing conditions, racial justice in housing, and equitable housing policies. Services include representing tenants facing eviction and in other landlord/tenant disputes, organizing with tenants experiencing unfair conditions, and advocating for better housing policies across the state. We have a particular focus on supporting tenants in public housing.

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Legal Assistance - Atlanta GA, Lambda Legal

A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

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