Georgia Justice Project (GJP)
438 Edgewood Ave, Atlanta, 30312
(404) 827-0027 · more numbers below
Georgia Justice Project is a nonprofit that gives free legal help to people in Georgia who have been touched by the criminal legal system. It defends some people charged in Fulton and DeKalb counties and helps people clean up old records so it is easier to get a job or a home. It also helps with ending felony probation early, job license problems, and questions about voting.
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- Accepts felony records
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Case types
- Record expungementFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 19
- Info refreshed from their website· Jul 12
Atlanta Diversion and Services Center Legal SupportProgram
GJP is part of Atlanta's Diversion and Services Center partnership and helps guests address outstanding legal issues.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Continuing Legal EducationProgram
GJP attorneys teach State Bar-approved CLE classes for lawyers and legal professionals on Georgia criminal records law and on professionalism. You can ask GJP to schedule one at your firm.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Criminal Defense and Social ServicesService
GJP gives some people charged with a misdemeanor or felony in Fulton or DeKalb County a defense lawyer plus social service support. People apply, and GJP cannot take everyone.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Criminal Records ProgramService
GJP helps people with Georgia arrests clean up their records. This can include sealing or restricting records, fixing mistakes, First Offender issues, pardons, and housing denials based on a record.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Driver's License Suspension InformationService
GJP has guides for people whose driver's license was suspended after missing traffic court. A newer Georgia law may help with getting a license back.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Early Termination of Probation HelpService
GJP gives steps for people on felony probation to ask to end it early on their own. It also lists metro Atlanta help for people with long probation sentences.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Georgia Conviction Check (record-clearing eligibility tool)Service
An online tool on GJP's site that helps you see if your record may be eligible to be cleared.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Legal Volunteer OpportunitiesProgram
Lawyers and legal professionals can volunteer at GJP clinics and intake. GJP offers training classes and guidance from experienced attorneys.
Events 1
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