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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/household | Poverty 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
Region | Telephone Number | Address | City, State and Zip |
Albany | (229) 430-4261 | 2533 Lafayette Plaza Drive | Albany, GA 31721 |
Athens | (706) 227-5362 | 1865 West Broad St., Suite B | Athens, GA 30606 |
Augusta | (706) 721-7282 | 1450 Greene St., Suite 110 | Augusta, GA 30901 |
Brunswick | (912) 264-7301 | 1607 Union Street | Brunswick, GA 31520 |
Columbus | (706) 649-7493 | 233 12th Street, Suite 910 | Columbus, GA 31902 |
Dalton | (706) 272-2924 | 219 W. Crawford Street | Dalton, GA 30720 |
Gainesville | (770) 535-5717 | 705 Washington Street, Suite B-1 | Gainesville, GA 30501 |
Macon | (478) 751-6261 | 241 Third Street | Macon, GA 31201 |
Piedmont | (404) 894-7707 | 104 Marietta Street NW, Suite 240 | Atlanta, GA 30303 |
Savannah | (912) 651-2180 | 6602 Abercorn Street, Suite 203 | Savannah, 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.
County | Telephone Number |
Downtown/ Headquarters | 404-524-5811 |
Clayton and S. Fulton Counties | 404-669-0233 |
Cobb County | 770-528-2565 |
DeKalb County | 404-377-0701 |
Gwinnett County | 678-376-4545 |