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.
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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. 
Deputy Director, Melissa Bonfiglio, will be available to provide free consultation, advice, and intake for services. A Peninsula office staff attorney will be available to provide free consultation, advice, and intake 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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LASEV Director, Raymond Hartz, Esq. or Deputy Director, Melissa Bonfiglio, Esq. will be available to provide free legal consult, advice, and intake 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.
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 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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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 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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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.
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Fighting For Justice
Our Stories, Our Impact
- 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 - Fighting Improper Rent Charged By NRHA
LASEV has taken legal action on behalf of a disabled Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) resident, who is facing significant financial and health challenges. Despite having no income other than food stamps, our client was charged the minimum rent of $50, a fee she is unable to pay. Federal law allows residents who are… Read more: Fighting Improper Rent Charged By NRHA - LASEV Files Fair Housing Lawsuit Against Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
In December of 2024, Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia (“LASEV”) sued Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (“NRHA”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. A copy of the redacted complaint can be accessed here The complaint alleges that NRHA violated the Fair Housing Act by failing to grant and… Read more: LASEV Files Fair Housing Lawsuit Against Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority - Victory in False Claims Act Settlement
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program provides our low-income clients with decent and affordable housing. Unfortunately, some landlords take advantage of our clients by demanding fees/rent that the local housing authority did not authorize in the Section 8 Contract (also known as the “HAP Contract”). This is not only immoral—it is illegal. That is… Read more: Victory in False Claims Act Settlement