Legal Help

NVLSP's Lawyers Serving Warriors program gives free legal help to veterans and service members anywhere in the country. Volunteer lawyers help with four military (DOD) issues: discharge upgrades, medical retirement, Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), and TSGLI traumatic injury insurance claims. It is a national phone- and mail-based service, not a local Atlanta office.

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Awaken Voices Domestic Violence Services is a nonprofit that helps people who have been hurt by domestic violence. They offer free, confidential support like safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal advocacy, and empowerment workshops. They also lead community education and awareness events across metro Atlanta.

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This is the U.S. Department of Justice's ADA Information Line, run by the Civil Rights Division's Disability Rights Section. You can call free to ask how the Americans with Disabilities Act protects people with disabilities, get plain answers about your rights, and learn how to file a complaint if a business or government office treats you unfairly. Accessibility specialists answer your questions, and all calls are private.

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) has an Atlanta office that helps refugees and immigrants with their legal paperwork. Their lawyers handle things like asylum, green cards, work permits, family petitions, and becoming a U.S. citizen, often at low cost. They also help refugees who have recently arrived get settled and get the documents they need.

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The Domestic Violence Advocacy Center (DVA Center), run by Tree House Haven, Inc., is a nonprofit that helps people facing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and harassment. Trained advocates offer free, confidential virtual support, including help understanding the courts and getting a restraining order. They are based in Burlington County, New Jersey, but offer their virtual services to survivors across the country.

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The Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) is a nonprofit law center based in Los Angeles, California — the oldest disability-rights law center in the country, founded in 1975. It uses civil-rights lawsuits and advocacy to fight discrimination against people with disabilities and people affected by cancer, working mostly at the state and national level. It is not a local Atlanta organization and does not have a Georgia office.

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Awaken Voices is a nonprofit started by a domestic abuse survivor that helps people who are facing or escaping abuse. They offer safety exit planning, counseling and support groups, legal advocacy, help finding safe shelter, and job training to help survivors rebuild their lives. Founded and led by survivor-advocate Kendra Appling, they serve metro Atlanta counties including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett.

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West Georgia Domestic Violence Shelter is a nonprofit that helps people and their children escape abuse in five rural counties west of Atlanta (Carroll, Heard, Haralson, Coweta, and Meriwether). They run a safe emergency shelter with meals, clothing, and case management, plus a 24-hour crisis line, support groups, help getting protective orders, classes, and some transitional housing and financial help.

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The Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence (now becoming In Safe Company) helps people in metro Atlanta who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. They run two free, 24-hour hotlines, a confidential emergency safe house for survivors and their children, support groups, legal help with protective orders, and programs for kids. All services are free and confidential.

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The Disability Law and Policy Center of Georgia was a nonprofit that fought for the legal rights of people with disabilities through education, case help, mediation, and lawsuits. It was founded in 1999 after the Olmstead Supreme Court ruling, but the organization dissolved in 2012 and no longer operates. Its records are now archived at the University of Georgia.

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Administer Justice gives free legal advice and coaching to people who need it. Their attorneys can help you understand your legal problem and figure out your next steps.

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Ameelio helps people who are in jail or prison stay connected with their families for free. They also offer advocacy and legal aid to support you and your loved ones.

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American Adoptions helps pregnant women and families who want to adopt. Their specialists explain how adoption works and answer your questions.

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The ACLU of Georgia is a legal advocacy group that defends people's civil rights and liberties here in Georgia. They take on cases involving discrimination and the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, and they serve people of all ages and backgrounds.

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Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta offers free and low-cost immigration legal help across Georgia. Their multilingual team supports refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and families.

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Atlanta Legal Aid Society runs a food pantry for families and individuals who need food. You can also volunteer there or give a donation.

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This group runs a food pantry for families and individuals who need food. You can also volunteer your time or give a donation to help.

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