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Virginia Judiciary Website

There are 4 levels of courts in Virginia - district (includes juvenile and domestic relations courts), circuit, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Virginia. The official website for the judicial branch of government in Virginia offers access to court forms, case information for all levels of courts, and contacts for all courts and many court-administered programs in Virginia.

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Virginia Free Legal Answers

Virginia.freelegalanswers.org is a free, fast, and easy service for Virginians who cannot afford a lawyer. The site can be accessed from any device anywhere, even at your public library. There is no cost to you to post your question or to receive an answer.

Interpreter & ADA Services

The mission of the Foreign Language Services Division (FLS) is to assist individuals with limited English proficiency in overcoming language limitations so as to ensure universal access to Virginia’s Judicial System. Toward that end, FLS provides interpretation and sight translation services, certifies and hires high quality interpreters, and sets and maintains the highest professional standards for the provision of language services. See language access FAQs for more information. The court also provides ADA accomodations, such as services for the blind and visually impaired, as well as the deaf and hard of hearing.

General Information for People with Disabilities also appears within this website.

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This site provides neutral legal information only as a public service by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission for self-represented litigants. Judges and clerks of court may have a local practice that is not reflected on this website. Always check with your local court about its procedures. This site does not take the place of an attorney, and cannot advise you on strategy or tell you what to say in court. Please note that only an attorney representing you can provide legal advice.