This Online Application helps you start the process of applying for free legal help from Legal Aid of West Virginia (Legal Aid). Filling out the application does not mean that Legal Aid will help you. Legal Aid has limited resources and cannot assist everyone who needs help. The information collected in the application is only used to help Legal Aid decide if you are eligible for our help. 

Before you go to the Online Application, let’s review the process. The process has 3 steps.

1. You fill out the application. We ask you questions about the type of problem you have. We also ask about the monthly income and assets of all the people you live with. You should get this information together before you start the application.

2. We call you to get more information. We make every effort to call you within 1-3 business days. We call you between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Please keep your phone handy and watch for a call from us. If you miss our first phone call to you, we will call you one more time. If you miss the second call, we will send you a letter with information about how to call us back.

3. We let you know if you are eligible for help. Even if you are eligible for help, we may not be able to go to court with you. Instead, we may provide you with information or advice. If we cannot help you, we will give you information about other places you may be able to get help.

If you have a hearing or deadline within the next 10 days, DO NOT use the Online Application.  Instead, please call Legal Aid's Application Line at 1-866-255-4370 during our Application Line hours to apply. 

DO NOT use this Online Application if you want to apply for help from the Long-Term and Elder Care (Ombudsman) Program related to an issue involving an assisted living home or nursing home care. Instead, please call 800-834-0598 or go here for more information. 

This is a secure website. Your information will not be shared with anyone outside of Legal Aid unless you give us permission or it is required by law. If you are using a public computer, be sure to close the internet window when you are finished.

If you are afraid someone is watching your internet use or monitoring your phone calls, please use a safe computer or phone to apply.  If you are having an emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911. If someone is watching your internet use or monitoring your phone calls through an abusive or controlling relationship, you can contact a local Domestic Violence program and/or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE for more resources and support.