Virginia Lawyers Helping Families-Harrisonburg Pilot Project
- To Volunteer, Contact:
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Location:
P.O. Box 551204 North High StreetHarrisonburg, VA 22803
- Phone: 540-433-1830
- Fax: 540-433-2202
- Website: http://www.brls.org
- Email: info@brls.org
This is a pro bono program conceived of by Chief Justice Leroy Hassell of the Virginia Supreme Court and designed by his Pro Bono Initiative Commission. In this program, volunteer attorneys agree to represent low-income parents involved in child custody litigation. These clients are screened by the local legal aid society and referred to the pro bono attorney. Volunteer attorneys do not need to have a strong family law background in order to participate effectively, as the program provides experienced family law attorneys as mentors to guide the pro bono attorney in the case as needed. The Harrisonburg pilot project is operated in collaboration with Blue Ridge Legal Services and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Bar Association.
- County(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: Augusta, Harrisonburg City, Highland, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Staunton City, Waynesboro City
- Area of law: Family & Juvenile
- Populations Served: Domestic Violence Victims, Low Income, Working poor and unemployed
- Opportunities For: Lawyers
- Need for non-English services: Spanish
- Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
- Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: Yes
- Training Provided: Yes
- Training Required: No
- CLE credit for trainings: Yes
- CLE credit for pro bono: No
- Mentoring or supervision offered: No
- Volunteers may participate long-distance: No
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