Just Neighbors

Office Information

Name: Just Neighbors
Address: 5827 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA - 22041
Phone: (703) 979-1240
Fax: (703) 979-1244

Service Information

Just Neighbors is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to serving and supporting the immigrant community of northern Virginia. We foster mutual understanding between immigrants and the larger community in which they live. The mission of Just Neighbors is to provide immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees of all faiths and nationalities, especially those who are most vulnerable. If you are an immigrant in need of immigration legal services, live in the northern Virginia area, and your total family income is 200% or less of the federal poverty guidelines, you may be eligible for services with Just Neighbors. First, you need to either fill out the online questionnaire, or call us at 703-979-1240 during our intake hours for a short (approximately five-minute) phone interview. A staff attorney will review the information you provided by Internet or telephone, and we will contact you within a week to give you further information. If we can help you, we will make an appointment to meet for an initial consultation. If we cannot help you, we will give you information about other organizations or attorneys that may be better suited to your needs.


Our regular hours are MondayFriday, 9am5pm, and we perform intakes TuesdayFriday, 9am5pm. Just Neighbors does not provide legal services to walk-ins. To get immigration legal help, you must go through our intake process by Internet or phone. Just Neighbors charges a flat fee of $100 per case. There are no additional fees for Just Neighbors, although USCIS may require an application fee. USCIS may also require a medical exam. If you have a large family all in need of services, you will not necessarily be charged $100 per person. When we call to make your appointment, please ask how much the fee will be if there is more than one individual in your family who needs help.


Mission Statement: The mission of Just Neighbors is to provide immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees in Virginia, especially those who are most vulnerable. We also seek to foster enriching experiences that enhance awareness and mutual understanding among our clients, volunteers, staff and community.

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Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Legal aid organizations provide a variety of legal services, including advice, representation, and advocacy, to help low-income people resolve their civil legal problems.

  • Who is eligible for legal aid?

Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the organization. Generally, legal aid organizations serve people with incomes below a certain level, as determined by the federal poverty guidelines. Some legal aid organizations also have additional eligibility criteria, such as citizenship status or immigration status.

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Legal aid organizations handle a wide range of civil legal problems, including:

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  5. * Immigration
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To get legal aid, you can contact your local legal aid organization or a state or national legal aid hotline. Legal aid organizations typically have intake interviews to determine eligibility and assess the need for legal assistance.

  • Is legal aid free?

Legal aid is generally free for eligible clients. However, some legal aid organizations may charge for certain services, such as filing fees or expert witness fees.

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If you do not qualify for legal aid, there are other options available to you, such as pro bono lawyers or legal self-help resources. Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income people. Legal self-help resources can provide you with information and tools to help you represent yourself in court.

Here are some additional frequently asked questions about legal aid:

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Legal aid organizations provide free or low-cost legal assistance to people with civil legal problems. Public defenders provide free legal assistance to people who are accused of crimes.

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No, legal aid organizations do not provide legal assistance for criminal cases. Criminal cases are handled by public defenders.

  • How can I find a legal aid organization near me?

You can find a legal aid organization near you by visiting the website of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the national organization that funds legal aid programs. The LSC website has a directory of legal aid organizations by state and county.

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