Fulton County - Justice Resource Center
185 Central Ave., Atlanta, 30303
(404) 612-2789 · more numbers below
The Justice Resource Center is a Fulton County court help center for people who handle their own legal matters. It has family law forms, a legal research library with public computers, and by-appointment talks with lawyers about family, senior, and housing issues. Staff can point you to the right help but are not lawyers and cannot give legal advice.
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- Case types
- Eviction & housing, Family law, Public benefits, Protective orders, Consumer & debt, OtherFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 17
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Business Center: Self-Service Copying and PrintingService
You can make copies and print from public computers at the JRC for a small fee. Staff can help with copying if you have a disability.
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Family Law Attorney ConsultationsService
You can book a 30-minute talk with a lawyer about a family matter such as divorce, custody, or child support. The lawyer gives advice but does not represent you in court.
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Family Law Forms and PacketsService
You can get forms and step-by-step packets for family court matters like divorce, name change, legitimation, contempt, child support changes, and visitation. They are free to print online. Most paper packets picked up at the JRC cost $5.
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Find a Lawyer Referral ListService
The website lists legal aid groups, pro bono programs, and bar associations that may give free or low-cost help with civil legal problems. Each group has its own rules about who it helps.
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Free Notary for Family Law DocumentsService
The JRC will notarize your family law court papers for free. It does not notarize other kinds of documents.
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Housing Clinic Legal ConsultationService
The Housing Court Assistance Center is a free legal clinic for tenants. A lawyer explains how the process works, what your options are, and gives referrals.
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Information and Resources DeskService
Staff at the information desk help you find the right self-help resource or JRC service for what you need. They are not lawyers and cannot answer legal questions.
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Interpreter Request LinkService
The website home page has a link for people who are not comfortable with English to find an interpreter. The pages do not say how the request works.
Events 2
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JRC Family Law Clinic
Usually the last Friday of the month, 9:00 a.m
Once a month, Atlanta Legal Aid Society lawyers give free brief advice to people handling their own family court cases. They help with paperwork for things like simple divorce, custody changes, child support, and name change.
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Family Law Workshop
Date not announced
A free workshop that explains the basics of representing yourself in family court, such as what you need to file, which forms are required, and how to get a hearing. People get a list of attorneys who offer limited help at set rates.
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