Get real legal help in West Virginia

Justice is an AI tool for general information. If you need advice on your specific situation — someone to review the facts of your case, represent you in court, or file something on your behalf — use one of the resources below. Many are free or low-cost.

If you are currently in court or close to a filing deadline, call Legal Aid of WV (1-866-255-4370) or ask the court about appointed counsel today. Deadlines in criminal cases are short.

Free & low-cost legal help

  • Legal Aid of West Virginia

    Free civil legal help for low-income West Virginians — housing, family, benefits, expungement clinics, reentry.

  • WV Public Defender Services

    Appointed criminal defense counsel for people who can't afford a private attorney. Assignments are made by the court after you request counsel at your initial appearance.

  • Mountain State Justice

    Nonprofit legal advocacy for low-income West Virginians, including consumer, housing, and civil rights cases.

  • WV State Bar Lawyer Referral

    Statewide referrals to private WV attorneys, including reduced-fee options.

Courts & official forms

  • WV Supreme Court of Appeals

    Official state court site — habeas corpus forms, appellate rules, court calendars.

  • West Virginia Code

    Full text of WV statutes — verify any citation you read here.

  • WV Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation

    Inmate locator, visitation and mail rules, grievance information.

Crisis & safety

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