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How free legal help works in Atlanta
Civil legal aid is free if your income qualifies — and for eviction, family safety, benefits, and consumer problems, it changes outcomes. Atlanta Legal Aid serves Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Clayton counties; Georgia Legal Services covers the rest of the state. The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation focuses on housing court and safety cases. For cleaning up an old criminal record, the Georgia Justice Project is the place to start.
Two honest warnings: legal aid offices are stretched — call the moment a problem starts, not the day before court. And never pay a "notario" for immigration advice; only attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives can help legally.
What to expect when you call: an intake interview about your income and your case. Have your paperwork (court dates, lease, letters) in front of you. If they can't take your case, ask for a referral — they always know who else to try.
The Georgia Advocacy Office stands up for the rights of people of all ages who have disabilities or mental illness. Their advocates and attorneys can help you with discrimination, civil rights, and legal problems through advice, mediation, and representation.
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The Georgia Commission on Family Violence supports people affected by domestic violence across Georgia. They offer one-on-one support, advocacy, legal aid, counseling, and support groups for individuals and families.
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Georgia Emergency Management runs Ready Georgia, a website that helps you prepare for, get through, and recover from disasters like storms and other emergencies. It offers free information for anyone, before, during, and after a disaster.
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The Wellness Empowerment Center at Georgia Tech supports people who have survived sexual violence. They offer advocacy, help navigating systems, legal aid, and a network of support, and they teach the campus about healthy relationships.
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