“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”  - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Need Help?   Publications Legal Forms  &   9Information Pro Bono/Volunteer      ooOpportunities   Community   ooEducation   Support LSNV Links    Poverty in America Almost 16 million Americans live in “deep or severe poverty.”  This is defined as ½ of the federal poverty line.  For a family of four with two children, this means an annual income of less than $9,903.  The percentage of severely poor Americans grew by 26% from 2000 to 2005.        USA Today, Feb 25, 2007                      LSNV News   REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO VIRGINIA’S SPECIAL EDUCATION REGULATIONS Helping Domestic Violence Survivors  Serving domestic violence survivors is one of LSNV’s highest priorities.  The organization is sponsoring an innovative and ambitious new project designed to provide increased legal representation to survivors of domestic violence in Fairfax County.  The goal of the program is to have 100 local lawyers donate up to 2 days of their time each year to representing domestic violence survivors in protective order hearings.  By signing up for particular days well in advance, volunteer attorneys will have a predictable schedule and a very limited time commitment.  To introduce the project and to provide comprehensive training for attorneys, LSNV can schedule a free viewing of a videotape of a recent CLE that includes a presentation on the procedure and evidence in protective order cases, tips and pointers from the bench, and a mock trial.  LSNV’s experienced staff will also provide ongoing mentoring to any interested attorneys.  A law degree is a powerful tool with which you can help make our community safer.   Please join us in this effort.  For more information, please call (703) 246-4379. 2007 Pro Bono Honorees Announced   On May 30, 2007, Legal Services of Northern Virginia and the foundations of the Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax Bar Associations announced the winners of the 2007 Chief Justice Harry L. Carrico Pro Bono Awards.  The winners were Elizabeth M. Ross, Esq. (Alexandria), Nancy Quinlan-Jaffa, Esq. (Arlington), Peter A. Cerick, Esq. (Fairfax), Laurie E. Forbes, Esq. (Fairfax), Jennifer T. Wexton, Esq. (Loudoun), Robert P. Coleman, Esq. (Prince William), Juanita Turner (Paralegal), Roy C. Warner (Paralegal), Ashley R. Brott (Law Student), and Suska Baldelomar (Interpreter).  Each of these individuals made vital contributions to the local community through their tireless pro bono efforts.            Public Bentopefitstotototop :                          Our Mission                  Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Northern Virginia. Our mission is to provide high-quality legal assistance to families and individuals who face the loss or deprivation of a critical human need, such as food, shelter, income, medical care, education, family stability or personal safety. We offer clients hope and empowerment.         Our Clients LSNV assisted me in obtaining a protective order against additional domestic violence.  LSNV was also successful in securing a court order awarding my custody of my daughter, child and spousal support, and an equitable division of marital property.  I was able to live in a secure and stable home environment free of abuse...Sandra...Fairfax County Resident        Home |  About Us |   Contact Us | Careers