Securing or Maintaining Residence in Rental Housing,
Shelter or Services for the Homeless, and Fair
Housing.
LEGAL, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
American Civil Liberties Union
804-644-8022 FAX: 804-649-2733
701 East Franklin St., Suite 1412, Richmond, VA
23219
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia
is a private, non-profit organization that promotes civil
liberties and civil rights for everyone in the
Commonwealth through public education, litigation
and advocacy with the goal of securing freedom and
equality for all. In addition to the litigation for which the
ACLU has been known, we also educate the public,
inform the media, lobby legislators, organize
grassroots activists, and disseminate information
about our constitutional freedoms through our
membership and volunteer chapters.
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
866-534-5243
4080 Chain Bridge Rd., 1st Fl., Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Staff and volunteers provide legal advice, brief
services, and representation in administrative hearings
and in court. They also deliver community legal
education and partner with other community agencies,
task forces, and coordinated response teams to find
innovative solutions to broader problems. We provide
services regarding Consumer Law, Elder Law, Family
Law, Housing Law, Public Benefits and Child
Advocacy & Education Law.
Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center
540-347-6650
3 South Fourth Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
Legal Aid Works
540-825-3131 Intake Hotline: 866-534-3131
146 North Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701
www.rapplegal.com
For those who qualify, RLS provides free legal aid in
civil matters like family law (custody, support, very few
divorces), domestic violence (protective orders),
housing (evictions, foreclosures), consumer debt
issues (bankruptcy, garnishment), and denial of public
benefits (unemployment, food stamps, etc.). See our
website for details on how to apply, what we cover,
and helpful brochures with basic legal information.
Madison County Court Systems
Madison Juvenile & Domestic Relations Intake
540-948-6364
PO Box 470 Madison, VA 22727
Provides intake services, completes home studies for
the Court; supervises youth who have been placed on
supervised probation.
Madison County Circuit Court 540-948-6888
Madison County General District Court
540948-4657
Madison County Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
540-948-4657
Madison County Magistrate 540-672-1087
LIBRARIES
Madison County Public Library
540-948-4720 FAX: 540-948-4919
402 N. Main Street Madison, VA 22727
The Madison County Library provides free books,
movies, audio books, internet access and research
materials. Hours: Mon./Wed./Fri 10am – 5pm Tue./
Thur 10am – 8pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm.
www.madisoncountyvalibrary.org
PDRC provides mediation services on a wide array of
issues including parent-teen, landlord-tenant,
consumer-merchant, elder care, divorce, education
and business. Mediators do not take sides or tell
people what to do. They are neutral and assist people
in discussing what’s important to them and how best to
resolve the issues. PDRC mediators are certified by
the Supreme Court of Virginia. Fees are on a sliding
scale and services are intended to be affordable by all
who seek them. The Center also offers training and
workshops in conflict resolution, effective
communications and negotiations for children, youth
and adults. PDRC’s Restorative Justice Program
works with victims of crime and offenders, providing a
safe place to meet face-to-face to talk about the harm
caused and repairing the harm. Free public speaking
is available. www.piedmontdisputeresolution.org
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