Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia

Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia Providing free legal services in civil matters to qualifying low-income Virginians

09/04/2026

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD MISSES TOO MANY DAYS OF SCHOOL?

Today, Taequan Kates, Director of LASEV'S Disability Rights Unit, discusses truancy and the potential legal consequences if your child has too many unexcused absences. We'll review the meaning because unexcused versus excused absences and give some general examples of solutions that may be offered by your school to help your child get back into the classroom. All school systems are different, so it's important to check your district's policies or speak with an attorney if you have concerns about truancy. Save this video, share it with another parent and check out our other videos on this page to learn more about your student's rights at school!

Our Disability Rights Unit is taking over LASEV's social media pages to get parents and students up to speed on their legal rights this Back to School season. Our office provides FREE legal services to qualifying Virginians in matters such as education, family law, public benefit denials and more. To start an application for services, please call our locally staffed Community Support Team at 757-827-5078.

09/03/2026

WHAT CAN I DO AS A PARENT IF MY CHILD IS BEING BULLIED AT SCHOOL?

Today, Taequan Kates, Director of LASEV'S Disability Rights Unit, discusses the steps parents can take when requesting an investigation into a bullying incident or filing a complaint regarding bullying in school. Bullying is more than just ordinary teasing or peer conflict. It's a series of actions intended to intimidate another student and it can cause serious trauma, affect a student's grades or their ability to attend school at all. Save this video, share it with another parent and check out our other videos on this page to learn more about your student's rights at school!

Our Disability Rights Unit is taking over LASEV's social media pages to get parents and students up to speed on their legal rights this Back to School season. Our office provides FREE legal services to qualifying Virginians in matters such as education, family law, public benefit denials and more. To start an application for services, please call our locally staffed Community Support Team at 757-827-5078.

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COMMUNITY EVENT ON THE EASTERN SHORE!A member of the LASEV Eastern Shore team will be available to answer questions and ...
09/03/2026

COMMUNITY EVENT ON THE EASTERN SHORE!

A member of the LASEV Eastern Shore team will be available to answer questions and take applications for services during this FREE showing of the play "Every Brilliant Thing" at the Cape Charles Impact Center. We would love to see you there!

🏠 Cape Charles Impact Center, 1500 Old Cape Charles Road in Cape Charles, VA
🗓️ September 10, 2026
⏰ Starting at 6pm

If you are unable to attend, feel free to contact our Community Support Team at 757-827-5078 to start an application for services. The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia is a nonprofit law firm providing FREE legal services to low income Virginians in civil matters. We are proud to have the Eastern Shore as part of our service area!

FREE EVENT! Community resources, employment opportunities and more!Staff from the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia ...
09/02/2026

FREE EVENT! Community resources, employment opportunities and more!

Staff from the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia will be available at the upcoming Norfolk Re-entry Summit, hosted by the Norfolk Re-entry Council, in collaboration with the Gethsemane Community Fellowship. Staff will be available to take application for services and answer questions about our program.

The ReEntry Summit will have numerous vendors whom you can speak to one-on-one to help learn about local resources, connect to specialized mental health & substance abuse treatment services, second chance employment opportunities, and more. Registration is not required, but preferred.

🏠 Gethsemane Community Fellowship, 1217 E. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk VA
🗓️ September 18, 2026
⏰10:00am - 3:00pm

09/02/2026

WHAT IS THE LEGAL DEFINITION OF BULLYING?

Today, Taequan Kates, Director of LASEV'S Disability Rights Unit, discusses the legal definition of bullying and when parents and school systems need to get involved. Bullying is more than just ordinary teasing or peer conflict. It's a series of actions intended to intimidate another student and it can cause serious trauma, affect a student's grades or their ability to attend school at all. Save this video, share it with another parent and check out our other videos on this page to learn more about your student's rights at school!

Our Disability Rights Unit is taking over LASEV's social media pages to get parents and students up to speed on their legal rights this Back to School season. Our office provides FREE legal services to qualifying Virginians in matters such as education, family law, public benefit denials and more. To start an application for services, please call our locally staffed Community Support Team at 757-827-5078.

SUCCESS STORIES FROM LEGAL AID!Our client, a single mother of three children, suffered a medical emergency while driving...
09/01/2026

SUCCESS STORIES FROM LEGAL AID!

Our client, a single mother of three children, suffered a medical emergency while driving and hit another resident's car. Her complex, rather than express sympathy and support, filed to evict her. LASEV's Strategic Litigation Attorney Evan Carcerano worked with our client's neurologist to file for a reasonable accommodation, which was ignored by the complex. On behalf of our client, LASEV filed a fair housing counterclaim. In exchange for dismissing the fair housing matter, opposing counsel agreed to dismiss the unlawful detainer, allowing our client to stay in her home.

The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia is a nonprofit law firm providing FREE legal services to low income residents of Hampton Roads and their families for civil matters such as housing, family law, benefit denials and much more. Call our Community Support Team at 757-827-5078 to start an application and learn more about our program.

Congratulations to our Strategic Litigation Attorney, Meghan Fernandez! Meghan has been admitted to practice in federal ...
09/01/2026

Congratulations to our Strategic Litigation Attorney, Meghan Fernandez! Meghan has been admitted to practice in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia. We are proud to have Meghan on our team, fighting for our clients!

Here's where you can find us in the community this week!
08/31/2026

Here's where you can find us in the community this week!

FREE LEGAL SERVICES ON THE EASTERN SHORE!A member of our Eastern Shore team will be available TODAY AUGUST 28th at the ...
08/28/2026

FREE LEGAL SERVICES ON THE EASTERN SHORE!

A member of our Eastern Shore team will be available TODAY AUGUST 28th at the public library in Parksley from 2pm-4pm to take applications for services and answer questions about our program. Can't make it out to the event? Call our locally staffed Community Support Team at 757-827-5078 to start an application over the phone!

🏠24313 Bennett St Parksley, VA 23421
⏰2pm - 4pm

For 60 years, LASEV has been committed to providing thoughtful care and high-quality legal services to the people of Ham...
08/27/2026

For 60 years, LASEV has been committed to providing thoughtful care and high-quality legal services to the people of Hampton Roads. Our attorneys and staff members are devoted to our clients and to the mission of making justice accessible for all!

Our Expanded Access Unit helps connect more residents of Hampton Roads to FREE legal advice than ever before. When staffing limitations prevent us from providing full representation, seasoned attorneys like Carl Stevens provide meaningful and actionable advice by phone to get clients on the right track in matters such as collections, family law and housing matters. Thank you to our entire Expanded Access Team for their hard work!

The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia is a nonprofit law firm that provides FREE legal services to low-income Virginians in civil matters such as housing, family law, public benefit denials, collections and more. You can apply for services today by calling our Community Support Team at 757-827-5078!

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125 St. Paul's Boulevard, Suite 400
Norfolk, VA
23510

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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