LGBTQ+ legal help in Virginia

Here’s who helps LGBTQ+ people with legal problems in Virginia.

Last checked October 2026

We found just 2 local groups in Virginia. The national teams below help anyone, anywhere.

Whitman-Walker Legal Services
Free lawyers who help with LGBTQ+ and HIV discrimination, name and gender changes, and more.
Name and gender changes for people in DC, Maryland and Virginia · other help may depend on where you live · everyone must finish a phone intake first
ID changeWorkHousingImmigrationAny problem
Call202-939-7630 Website
Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs
Takes complaints about unfair treatment because of sexual orientation or gender identity at work, in housing and in stores.
Fairfax County only · call to set up a phone or video intake
WorkHousing
Call703-324-2953 Website
Lambda Legal Help DeskNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ and HIV discrimination.
Anyone in the U.S. · not for emergencies
WorkHousingFamilyID changeImmigrationAny problem
Visit
NCLR Legal HelplineNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ family, custody and immigration issues.
Anyone in the U.S.
FamilyImmigrationAny problem
Call800-528-6257 Website
Transgender Law Center HelpdeskNational
Free legal information for trans people, including ID changes.
Anyone in the U.S.
ID changeWorkHousingImmigration
Call510-587-9696 Website

Curious how Virginia’s laws treat LGBTQ+ people? See its profile on MAP (Movement Advancement Project)

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