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# Legal Aid Works

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.legalaidworks.org/?page_id=40)
- [Changing Names, Changing Lives](https://www.legalaidworks.org/changing-names-changing-lives/) - Why have we changed the name of our nonprofit? Short answer: we need a reboot. We are the best kept secret in the seventeen counties we serve. That obscurity does not help our potential clients, and it does not help us as a nonprofit which needs community support. When I go out to speak with

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.legalaidworks.org/) - Legal Aid Works® is a non-profit corporation that provides free, high-quality, civil legal assistance to low income individuals and families. We have three offices located in Fredericksburg, Tappahannock, and Culpeper to better serve area residents. We are funded by a wide range of local individuals, churches, banks, agencies, governments and organizations, including the Rappahannock United
- [Get Help](https://www.legalaidworks.org/get-help/) - Get Help How to Get Help from Legal Aid Works® If you need legal advice, please contact the local hotline program, Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) at (703) 778-6800 (choose Option #1) or (866) 534-5243 (toll free) or you can apply online at www.lsnv.org (click on “Intake Application”). Fredericksburg service area residents can also visit
- [Board](https://www.legalaidworks.org/board/) - Board of Directors Joel W. Young, Esq. (President) Hall B. Cheshire (Vice-President) Robin Lam (Treasurer) Joel Griffin
- [Staff](https://www.legalaidworks.org/staff/) - Legal Aid Works® Staff Ann H. Kloeckner, Esq. Executive Director Ann Kloeckner joined Legal Aid Works® in 2011 to take the helm from Bill Botts upon his retirement. Ann hails originally from Vermont and most recently from Texas, with a non-linear career path emphasizing public service and advocacy on behalf of survivors of domestic violence. With
- [Housing](https://www.legalaidworks.org/housing/) - Housing Regardless of whether you own or rent the place where you live, you have rights. The Legal Aid Works® Housing Guides are a great resource because they are updated yearly with accurate and helpful information about your rights as a tenant, as well as a list of all the affordable housing we know of
- [Culpeper](https://www.legalaidworks.org/culpeper/) - Culpeper Office Serving Counties of Culpeper, Orange, Madison, Rappahannock, and Fauquier. 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite 2122 Culpeper, VA 22701 Phone: 540-825-3131 Fax: 540-825-3802 Email: LAWculp@LegalAidWorks.org Culpeper Office Staff Tamara Moore (Managing Attorney) Jasmine Brock (Staff Attorney) Tamesha Cook (Intake Specialist + Pro Bono Coordinator)
- [Purchase Jazz4Justice™ Tickets](https://www.legalaidworks.org/jazz4justice-ticket-purchase/) - Purchase Jazz4Justice™ Tickets Presented by Legal Aid Works® and the University of Mary Washington The UMW Jazz Ensemble, directed by Doug Gately, will perform a live concert in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium on the UMW campus, Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $10 Students & Seniors: $5 Net proceeds to
- [Jazz4Justice (J4J)](https://www.legalaidworks.org/jazz4justice/) - Jazz 4 Justice™ Where Jazz and Justice for all meet! Save-the-date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:30PM Legal Aid Works® and the University of Mary Washington Jazz Ensemble present the 13th annual Jazz4Justice™ concert, coming to you LIVE from UMW's Dodd Auditorium on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:30PM. Buy your tickets TODAY to join us
- [Tappahannock](https://www.legalaidworks.org/tappahannock/) - Tappahannock Office Serving Counties of Westmoreland, Northumberland, Richmond County, Lancaster, Essex, King and Queen, and King William. PO Box 1662, 311 Virginia Street Tappahannock, VA 22560 Phone: 804-443-9393 Fax: 804-443-9394 Email: LAWtapp@LegalAidWorks.org Tappahannock Office Staff Eric Cronin (Managing Attorney) Lisa Baccich (Staff Attorney) Kimberly McCartney (Intake Specialist + Pro Bono Coordinator) Elise Bowers Morgan (Public
- [Fredericksburg](https://www.legalaidworks.org/fredericksburg/) - Fredericksburg Office Serving the City of Fredericksburg and Counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline. 500 Lafayette Boulevard Suite 100 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Phone: 540-371-1105 Fax: 540-371-1114 Email: LAWfred@LegalAidWorks.org Fredericksburg Office Staff Ann H. Kloeckner (Executive Director) Katerina Vollten (Development Director) Anne Menegalli (Program Administrator) William Herbert (Staff Attorney) Alexander Reidell (Managing Attorney) Jennie
- [Work With Us! Job Openings at Legal Aid Works](https://www.legalaidworks.org/about/work-with-us-job-openings-at-legal-aid-works/) - ATTORNEY JOB AVAILABLE NOW! MISSION DRIVEN, LITIGATION FOCUS You went to law school so you could help people, right? Do you harbor a passion for equal justice for all Virginians? Are you driven to use your advocacy and negotiation skills to ensure that individuals and families impacted by poverty receive high quality legal services with
- [Give Help](https://www.legalaidworks.org/give-help/) - Give Help There are many ways for you to help ensure equal justice for all. Donate money, much-needed items or your time. We depend on donations from individuals, organizations, businesses, agencies and local governments and appreciate your support. You can learn more about the impact of your gift by reviewing our annual report postcard. Know
- [Donate](https://www.legalaidworks.org/donate/) - We need your help! While the need for our services has increased over the last several years, our funding has not kept up with demand. When the community invests in Legal Aid Works®, we turn that money around to give our clients equal access to justice. In recent years, we have helped our clients receive
- [Legal Aid and Poverty](https://www.legalaidworks.org/legal-aid-and-poverty/) - LEGAL AID AND POVERTY In order to be eligible for our services, applicants must be low-income. Every day, we see the effects of poverty not just in our clients’ lives, but in the ways poverty affects their legal issues. A Secret Weapon in Fighting Domestic Violence Cutting the Poverty Rate with Civil Legal Aid For
- [Justice Gap](https://www.legalaidworks.org/justice-gap/) - JUSTICE GAP Many people in the United States assume that the right to an appointed attorney for low-income people applies in every legal matter. The truth is that the right to a free attorney only applies to those accused of crimes. Someone who is low-income and facing a civil legal matter is simply not entitled
- [Family Law](https://www.legalaidworks.org/family-law/) - Family Law When you have a question about custody, visitation, child or spousal support, you can count on our legal experts to give advice on these critical issues. If you are experiencing domestic violence, we urge you to get legal advice immediately. Legal Aid Works® staff attorneys do not handle any divorces at this time; but
- [Online Resources](https://www.legalaidworks.org/online-resources/) - Online Resources Articles The Justice Gap Legal Aid and Poverty Legal Aid Works® in the News Legal Services in Virginia Legal Services of Northern Virginia Virginia Legal Aid (Statewide Services) Virginia Poverty Law Center Legal Services in Other States Legal Services Corporation Partners Rappahannock United Way Virginia State Courts Virginia Judicial System
- [Consumer Law](https://www.legalaidworks.org/consumer-law/) - Consumer Law Are you being harassed by creditors? Did a creditor file a court complaint against you? Did your wages or bank account get garnished to pay an old debt? If you are overwhelmed with debt, have you considered whether bankruptcy would help or hurt? These are all situations about which we can offer advice
- [Administrative Matters](https://www.legalaidworks.org/administrative-matte/) - Administrative Matters Our offices provide advice on unemployment benefits to which you might be entitled. On a limited basis, we also can assist with some drafting of wills, powers of attorney and advanced medical directive documents. In our Tappahannock office, we offer representation for those who have been denied Social Security Disability. Social Security SSI
- [COVID-19 Know Your Rights Resources](https://www.legalaidworks.org/covid-19-know-your-rights-resources/) - During the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like you to have the most current information about your civil legal rights in housing, consumer, family, public benefits and immigration law. Please check back for updates. Visit Virginia Poverty Law Center for more resources: www.vplc.org HOUSING If you are a renter, what are your rights during the pandemic?
- [Name Change](https://www.legalaidworks.org/name-change/) - Why We Changed Our Name HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE In 2016, Rappahannock Legal Services (RLS) changed its name to Legal Aid Works®. This is the second name change for this organization.Legal Aid Works® ’ original name in 1973 was the Fredericksburg Area Legal Aid Society. However, within the first decade of its existence, expansion into two other regions
- [About](https://www.legalaidworks.org/about/) - Our Story Quick! What are the last three words of the Pledge of Allegiance? Next time you say that pledge, pay attention, especially to those important last three words…they tell the story of Legal Aid Works® and JUSTICE FOR ALL! Our Mission: We champion fairness by advocating for those with the least access to the
- [Immigration Resources](https://www.legalaidworks.org/immigration-resources/) - If you are an immigrant living in the United States, first of all, welcome! YOU ARE WELCOME TO APPLY FOR ANY OF OUR SERVICES If you are undocumented, your legal status will not disqualify you for our services if you are low-income and have a legal issue we handle. Please see our “Get Help” page
- [Resources](https://www.legalaidworks.org/resources/) - Resources Legal Aid Works® has identified a collection of online resources to help you better understand your legal needs. Disclaimer: The following links and educational materials are provided solely for informational purposes. They do not qualify as legal advice and you should consult with an attorney for all legal advice and assistance. Legal Aid Works® is not responsible
- [J4J Tickets (November Through August)](https://www.legalaidworks.org/j4j-tickets/) - Tickets will be available for purchase in October 2024. Net proceeds to benefit Legal Aid Works® and the UMW Jazz Ensemble. Questions? Call Ann Kloeckner at 540-371-1105 Ext. 116 or email Ann Kloeckner.
- [Volunteer](https://www.legalaidworks.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer From Pro Bono Attorneys to seniors to college students, our volunteer base is full of individuals in the community helping to provide equal justice to those in need. In any of our three office locations, volunteers support full time staff in many different ways including filing, Spanish interpreting/translations, research, fundraising, community outreach, and other important tasks.
- [Pro Bono](https://www.legalaidworks.org/pro-bono/) - Pro Bono by the Numbers Legal Aid Works® relies on a cadre of compassionate attorneys who volunteer their time to assist clients Legal Aid Works® would otherwise have to turn away. Did you know that we turn away two out of every three eligible applicants simply because we don’t have the staff resources to handle the overwhelming need?
- [Monetary Donations](https://www.legalaidworks.org/monetary-donations/) - Monetary Donations 2 Out of Every 3 Eligible Applicants Are Turned Away. While the need for our services has increased over the last several years, our funding has not kept up with the demand. That means 2 out of every 3 eligible applicants are turned away because we do not have the necessary resources. We
- [In Kind Donations](https://www.legalaidworks.org/in-kind-donations/) - In Kind Donations Although Legal Aid Works® is a nonprofit, we still have all of the overhead and legal expenses of a law firm while continuing to provide top level legal expertise to the underprivileged. This presents an interesting challenge, as it takes additional funding to cover office supply basics – which accounts for a large
- [Jazz4Justice Sponsors](https://www.legalaidworks.org/give-help/jazz4justice-sponsors/) - With hundreds in the audience each year, Jazz4Justice draws members of Fredericksburg's community to enjoy an evening filled with Jazz music and friends. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Ann Kloeckner at akloeckner@legalaidworks.org / 540.371.1105x 116 SPONSORS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS: Quartet Sponsors: Parrish Snead Franklin Simpson, PLC. Groove Sponsors: Ahearn Phillips, LLP Allen, Allen, Allen
- [Fun Raisers](https://www.legalaidworks.org/fun-raisers/) - Fun Raisers Legal Aid Works® is eager to meet you at our next “Fun” Raiser event! There is never a dull moment at our events, with previous events featuring a female arm wrestling competition and a crab fest with a live band. Legal Aid Works® Annual Jazz4Justice™ concert, held on the first Saturday of November
- [Subscribe](https://www.legalaidworks.org/subscribe/) - Subscribe to Legal Aid Works® Newsletters
- [Planned Giving](https://www.legalaidworks.org/planned-giving/) - Planned Giving Create a legacy of equal justice! You can craft a thoughtful planned giving strategy that will benefit Legal Aid Works® now, and for years to come. Several distinct financial vehicles exist, through which this type of charitable giving can be accomplished, providing unique flexibility intended to meet donor needs while providing a gift to
- [Video](https://www.legalaidworks.org/video/) - Legal Aid Works® Videos An informational video made to explain what Legal Aid Works® is and does. Radio interview between RLS Executive Director Ann Kloeckner and Ted Schubel of AM1230 WFVA.
- [LAW in the News](https://www.legalaidworks.org/law-in-the-news/) - LEGAL AID WORKS® IN THE NEWS During more than four decades, Legal Aid Works® has been in the news. Here are some articles that talk about who we are, who we help, and why we do what we do. Rappahannock Times - Challenge Grant Rapphannock Times - Tappahannock Office Move Rellick-Legal Aid Attorney of the Year, May 08, 2013 Rappahannock Times
- [Equal Justice Society](https://www.legalaidworks.org/equal-justice-society/) - Equal Justice Society Join our monthly giving society, The Equal Justice Society (EJS). Your membership in EJS demonstrates your belief in fairness and equity within our civil legal system by providing equal access to those who would otherwise go without legal representation. Why a monthly gift? Your monthly gift provides Legal Aid Works® with a steady,

## Categories

- [Executive Director's Equal Justice Blawg](https://www.legalaidworks.org/category/executive-director-equal-justice-blawg/)