Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)
- Provides free civil legal aid to low-income residents in non-Atlanta areas (rural and suburban Georgia).
- Website: glsp.org
- Phone: 1-833-457-7529 (Statewide Hotline)
- Regional Offices: Covers 154 counties through offices in Albany, Athens, Augusta, Brunswick, Columbus, Dalton, Gainesville, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta.
- Atlanta Legal Aid Society
- Serves metro Atlanta (Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett counties).
- Website: atlantalegalaid.org
- Phone: 1-404-524-5811
- Georgia Legal Aid
- Centralized portal for legal resources and referrals.
- Website: georgialegalaid.org
Regional Legal Aid Providers
- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF)
- Pro bono services for Atlanta residents (housing, domestic violence, family law).
- Website: avlf.org
- Phone: 1-404-521-0790
- Georgia Legal Services Program Regional Offices
- Albany Office: 229-430-4245 | GLSP Albany
- Savannah Office: 912-651-2180 | GLSP Savannah
- Georgia Justice Project
- Focuses on criminal record restriction and reentry support.
- Website: gjplaw.org
- Phone: 1-404-827-0027
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Disability Rights Georgia
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: disabilityrightsga.org
- Phone: 1-800-537-2329
- Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network (GAIN)
- Free legal help for immigrants and refugees.
- Website: georgiaasylum.org
- Phone: 1-404-479-8310
- Georgia Senior Legal Hotline
- Free legal advice for residents 60+.
- Website: georgiaseniorlegalhotline.org
- Phone: 1-888-257-9519
- Georgia Veterans Legal Assistance Program
- Legal help for veterans.
- Website: gvlap.org
- Phone: 1-844-838-8225
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-334-2836 (Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence).
- Child Advocacy Hotline: 1-800-244-5373 (Georgia Division of Family & Children Services).
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-404-881-0700 (Atlanta Legal Aid).
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- GeorgiaLegalAid.org
- Free legal forms, guides, and court information.
- Website: georgialegalaid.org
- State Bar of Georgia Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: gabar.org/lrs
- Georgia Courts Self-Help Center
- Forms and guides for representing yourself.
- Website: georgiacourts.gov/self-help
Pro Bono Programs and Law School Clinics
- Pro Bono Project of the State Bar of Georgia
- Connects low-income Georgians with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: gaprobono.org
- Emory University School of Law Clinics
- Free legal services in immigration, criminal defense, and civil rights.
- Website: law.emory.edu/clinics
- University of Georgia School of Law Clinics
- Services in family law, veterans’ rights, and environmental law.
- Website: law.uga.edu/clinics
- Georgia State University College of Law Clinics
- Focus on housing, health, and consumer law.
- Website: law.gsu.edu/clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee
- Legal support for tribal members.
- Website: georgiatribeofeasterncherokee.org
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for tribal communities.
- Website: narf.org
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- Apply Online: Many organizations (e.g., GLSP, Atlanta Legal Aid) offer online intake forms.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
- Tribal Members: Georgia has state-recognized tribes but no federally recognized tribes. Contact local tribal offices or NARF for advocacy.