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A Transformative Session – Advocating for Change

In the midst of a crisis, it can be hard to talk about anything else, but we wanted to take a minute and share with you some truly transformational outcomes from our advocacy efforts at the 2020 Virginia General Assembly session that ended on March 12. Your support helped make all of this possible.  This year […]

Statement on Coronavirus Pandemic

       All Legal Aid Justice Center offices are currently closed to walk-in visitors. If you need assistance please contact us via phone or email. Click here for contact information.      STATEMENT FROM THE LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTER ON PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC    In light of current actions taking place in Virginia […]

Info & Legal Help – RRHA Eviction Freeze

Info & Legal Rights: RRHA REPAYMENT AGREEMENT Option During Eviction Freeze until May 1 (download PDF version here)      Eviction Freeze   The eviction freeze ends May 1, 2020 When the freeze ends, any outstanding balances owed are subject to legal proceedings by RRHA. There is no freeze on evictions due to lease violations […]

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Crossover Update – Advocating for Change

  We are halfway through the 2020 Virginia legislative session, and the bills that have passed through both the House and Senate have now “crossed over” to be considered in the opposite chamber. LAJC is happy to report that a majority of the legislation that we have supported is still up for consideration this year, […]

Advocating for change – LAJC’s legislative priorities

The 2020 Virginia legislative session is under way and LAJC has put forth an ambitious set of priorities to advocate for this year. With the legislature looking to take on some long-standing issues that affect our communities, we are optimistic that meaningful policy change is possible and are working with our elected representatives to help make it […]

Kenzie Marier

Kenzie joined LAJC as a staff accountant in spring of 2018. Previously she worked in accounting and human resources at a local biotechnology company. Kenzie received her bachelors at James Madison University and is a certified bookkeeper through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeeper.

Clay Warner

Clay began working as a volunteer at the Legal Aid Justice Center in June 2019. Before he joined LAJC, Clay represented labor unions and employees for more than thirty years. Clay is a graduate of William and Mary and the University of Virginia School of Law. In law school, he was a member of the […]