If you’d like to hire an attorney and meet certain income requirements, you may be able to hire an attorney for free. Check out your options below.

Eligibility for Georgia Legal Services

GLSP attorneys and paralegals provide free civil legal help to Georgians in 154 counties outside of Metro-Atlanta. GLSP does not represent persons living in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton or Gwinnett counties. Clients have income generally not more than 200% of the federal poverty level or are aged 60 years or older living in most Georgia counties. There are other requirements for GLSP representation. Apply to learn if you are eligible. 

2023 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Persons in family/householdPoverty guideline
1$14,580
2$19,720
3$24,860
4$30,000
5$35,140
6$40,280
7$45,420
8$50,560
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.

CONTACTS FOR GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES BY REGION

RegionTelephone NumberAddressCity, State and Zip
Albany(229) 430-42612533 Lafayette Plaza DriveAlbany, GA 31721
Athens(706) 227-53621865 West Broad St., Suite BAthens, GA 30606
Augusta(706) 721-72821450 Greene St., Suite 110Augusta, GA 30901
Brunswick(912) 264-73011607 Union StreetBrunswick, GA 31520
Columbus(706) 649-7493233 12th Street, Suite 910Columbus, GA 31902
Dalton(706) 272-2924219 W. Crawford StreetDalton, GA 30720
Gainesville(770) 535-5717705 Washington Street, Suite B-1Gainesville, GA 30501
Macon(478) 751-6261241 Third StreetMacon, GA 31201
Piedmont(404) 894-7707104 Marietta Street NW, Suite 240Atlanta, GA 30303
Savannah(912) 651-21806602 Abercorn Street, Suite 203Savannah, GA 31405

ELIGIBILITY FOR LEGAL AID ATLANTA

Legal Aid Atlanta represents represent persons living in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton or Gwinnett counties. To qualify for Legal Aid Atlanta services, you must meet certain low-income guidelines. Eligibility exceptions may apply to seniors and certain other qualified applicants.

CountyTelephone Number
Downtown/ Headquarters404-524-5811
Clayton and S. Fulton Counties404-669-0233
Cobb County770-528-2565
DeKalb County404-377-0701
Gwinnett County678-376-4545