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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.
MedicAlert Foundation provides a medical ID you can wear that lets first responders and health professionals quickly find your important health information in an emergency.
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Mobility Connection helps people with disabilities and their families find funding for needed mobility equipment, like accessible vehicles and home modifications. They offer case management and help navigating the system for people of all ages.
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MADD Georgia offers free support to people hurt by drunk or drugged driving crashes. They give emotional support, legal education, help with victim paperwork, and one-on-one help finding your way through the system.
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NALEO Educational Fund runs a free, bilingual national hotline that helps you find legal resources for applying for DACA. Call them if you have questions about the DACA application process.
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