The DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (DVLF)
3562 Habersham At Northlake, Tucker, 30084
(404) 373-0865
DeKalb Pro Bono, which used to be called DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, gives free civil legal help to people with low income in DeKalb County. Volunteer lawyers run short advice clinics and take some cases. You first fill out an online form so staff can check if you qualify.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How often
- One time or drop in, A regular scheduleFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Using a skill (legal, medical, tech, trades)From the description, not confirmed
- Who can come
- Adults (18 and up)From the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Lawyers licensed in Georgia fill out the online volunteer application form.From the description, not confirmed
- Case types
- Protective ordersFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 10
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Apply for Free Legal Help (Screening)Service
This is the first step to get free civil legal help. You fill out an online form, and staff check if you qualify and if your case is one they handle.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Attorney Referral ProjectProgram
Staff try to match eligible people with a volunteer lawyer who can give advice and represent them. It covers cases that the clinics and other programs do not handle.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Become a Volunteer LawyerProgram
Lawyers licensed in Georgia can volunteer to staff clinics or take free cases for people with low income. Volunteers are asked to take up to two cases or two clinics a year.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Debt ClinicProgram
You get a 30-minute talk with a lawyer about debt, like a debt collection lawsuit or wage garnishment. It is held every other Tuesday, by appointment only.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Family Law ClinicProgram
You get a 30-minute talk with a lawyer about simple family law matters that no one is fighting over. Examples are uncontested divorce, legitimation and child support changes.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Guardian Ad Litem ProjectProgram
Lawyers speak up for what is best for children in custody fights that DeKalb County Superior Court assigns to them. You cannot sign up yourself; the court sends the case.
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Legal AidService
Legal Aid helps low-income residents of DeKalb County get civil legal services from volunteer lawyers.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
Legal ClinicsService
Free legal clinics connect clients with lawyers for short consultations about specific civil legal questions.
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