Founded in 1966, Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia is a non-profit law firm that provides representation in civil matters to the low-income residents of Hampton Roads. Our mission is to promote the equal application of justice and remove impediments to fairness for the low-income and vulnerable families of eastern Virginia. We strive to both meet the individual legal needs of our clients and to challenge systemic injustice and the root causes of poverty and inequality.
Events
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A DRU/HOP attorney will be available to give free legal consultation, advice and intake for services 
The community support team will be available to provide free legal consultation, advice, and intake for services. |
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A Disability Rights Unit/ Homeless Outreach Project department staff attorney will be available to provide free legal consultation, advice, and intake for services. 
LASEV will be available to take applications for service and share information about upcoming events. A Peninsula office staff attorney will be available to provide free consultation, advice, and intake for services. |
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A Disability Rights Unit/ Homeless Outreach Project office Veterans’ staff attorney will be available to provide free legal consultation, advice, and intake for services in the Homeless Veterans Unit Conference […] LASEV will be available to take applications for service and share information about upcoming events.
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A member of the LASEV Eastern Shore team will be available to take applications for services. |
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A Disability Rights Unit/ Homeless Outreach Project department staff member will be available to provide information and intake for services. This event is only for current Portsmouth Volunteers for the […] A Disability Rights Unit/ Homeless Outreach Project department staff attorney will be available to provide free legal consultation, advice, and intake for services.
Deputy Director, Melissa Bonfiglio, will be available to provide free consultation, advice, and intake for services. |
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A Disability Rights Unit/ Homeless Outreach Project department staff attorney will be available to provide free legal consultation, advice, and intake for services. A Peninsula office staff attorney will be available to provide free consultation, advice, and intake for services. A member of the LASEV Community Support Team will be available to take applications for service and share information about upcoming events. |
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LASEV will be available to take applications for service and share information about upcoming events. |
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A LASEV attorney will be available to take applications for service as well as provide consultation and advice to qualifying low-income individuals. A Disability Rights Unit/ Homeless Outreach Project office social worker will be available for services. A member of our Veteran Justice Team will be available to answer questions and take applications for services. |
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A Disability Rights Unit/ Homeless Outreach Project department staff attorney will be available to provide free legal consultation, advice, and intake for services.
LASEV will be available to take applications for service and share information about upcoming events. |
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A Disability Rights Unit/ Homeless Outreach Project office social worker will be available for services. A member of the LASEV Community Support Team will be available to take applications for service and share information about upcoming events. 
LASEV will be available to take applications for service and share information about upcoming events. |
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A staff member from LASEV’s Eastern Shore office will be present to take applications for services. |
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A Disability Rights Unit/ Homeless Outreach Project department staff attorney will be available to provide free legal consultation, advice, and intake for services.
Deputy Director, Melissa Bonfiglio, will be available to provide free consultation, advice, and intake for services. A LASEV attorney will be available to answer questions and take applications for services. |
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A DRU/HOP attorney will be available to take applications for service as well as provide consultation and advice to qualifying low-income individuals. |
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Public & Subsidized Housing Waitlist Openings
Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA)
Langley Village (Must be 50+, 62+ has priority)
HRHA Applications are available here and completed applications should be mailed to: HRHA, 100 Langley Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669.
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA)
Crescent Square (For Homeless Individuals Only)
Applications will be accepted online only through the NRHA website. This PBV waitlist will open Monday, January 5 at 9AM and will close on Wednesday, February 4 at 4pm. Please read the eligibility requirements carefully.
Community News
Norfolk
- Virginia’s $36 Million Relief Deal Clears Toll Debts for Portsmouth and Norfolk Drivers (13 News Now – Kathleen Lundy, Leila Cox)
Fighting For Justice
Our Stories, Our Impact
- WAVY: Lawyers offer help for tenants living in sweltering conditions
Managing Attorney Elizabeth Ballard spoke to WAVY in July about the responsibility of landlords to provide safe and habitable units for their tenants – and that includes air conditioning. Anchor Regina Mobley reported on the situation in Portsmouth at the Beacon 303 apartments, where residents were left without A/C in the middle of the Virginia… Read more: WAVY: Lawyers offer help for tenants living in sweltering conditions - WTKR: “Zombie mortgage” threatens Virginia Beach family’s home”
Our Strategic Litigation Attorney Brandon Ballard met with Erin Miller, an anchor with WTKR, to discuss so-called “zombie mortgages”. In these situations, a second mortgage is sold cheaply to debt collectors, who attempt to collect on the loan after many years of failing to provide statements to the homeowner. Mr. Ballard represented a family in… Read more: WTKR: “Zombie mortgage” threatens Virginia Beach family’s home” - Virginian-Pilot: “Residents have gone weeks without heat in a Norfolk public housing complex”
Comments by LASEV Deputy Director Melissa Bonfiglio were recently featured in an article by The Virginian-Pilot’s Trevor Metcalfe about the heating problems experienced by residents of Calvert Square throughout October, November and December 2025. Ms. Bonfiglio spoke at the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s December Board of Commissioners meeting and was quoted in the article.… Read more: Virginian-Pilot: “Residents have gone weeks without heat in a Norfolk public housing complex” - Helping a Client with a Disability Stay Safe in His Home
The Fair Housing Act protects people with disabilities. It says landlords must allow changes to your home that make it safer and easier to live in. If your landlord receives subsidies from the government, they usually have to pay for these changes. One of our clients had several surgeries that affected his balance. He asked… Read more: Helping a Client with a Disability Stay Safe in His Home - A Disabled Mother and Son Reunited
Meet Jane* – a resilient disabled mother who overcame tremendous challenges to reunite with her son. When Jane contacted LASEV, she was living in an assisted living facility while her son remained in the care of relatives. When he was later placed in foster care, Jane faced an uphill battle to regain custody. Thanks to… Read more: A Disabled Mother and Son Reunited