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Catholic Social Services/The Hispanic Hotline (404) 888-7841
Call Gloria Palmer if you are Hispanic and need help finding a job or require interpreting services.

Latin American Association (404) 638-1800 Fax (404) 638-1806
2665 Bufford Highway (Next To Ponchos).
Contact Person: Attorney Irmina Owens   

Georgia Hispanic Bar Association (404) 968-0100
This organization of over 80 lawyers may provide free or low cost legal assistance to those who qualify.

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
This non-profit group protects and promotes the civil rights of the more than 35 million Latinos living in the United States. They are national in scope and have offices in AZ, CA, GA, IL, NM, TX and Washington DC. Call them even if you live in another state.

Hispanic Outreach Project (404) 377-0705 ext. 234 For intake in Spanish:  (404) 377-5381.
This project is part of Legal Aid and serves Clayton, Dekalb and Gwinnett counties.  Contact: Kathryn Pongonis or ask for the project by name.  Call their Spanish speaking direct line (404) 377-5381 for an answering machine message in Spanish.

Southern Center For Human Rights
Provides legal representation to people facing the death penalty, challenges human rights violations in prisons and jails, seeks through litigation and advocacy to improve legal representation for poor people accused of crimes, and advocates for criminal justice system reforms on behalf of those affected by the system in the Southern United States.

Southern Poverty Law Center
Fights hate and bigotry, and seeks justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.
Monitors hate groups, and defends the rights of Illegal Immigrants, delinquent or learning disabled kids treated unfairly by schools.

Georgia Latino Alliance For Human Rights (770 457 5232)

Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials
Advocacy for Latin American related issues and concerns.

Atlanta Legal Aid (404) 524-5811 

Clayton County Pro-Bono Project (Directions)(404) 366-0586
Part of Legal Aid.

Cobb County Pro-Bono (770) 528-2565
Part of Legal Aid

Gwinnett County Pro Bono (678) 376-4545
Part of Legal Aid.

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (404) 521-0790
Deals exclusively with civil matters.  

John Marshall Law School Legal Aid Clinic
1422 West Peachtree Street
Suite 305
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 873-1609
FAX (404) 873-0923

Dekalb County Volunteer Lawyer Association (404) 373-0865 Contact: Sheila Ogletree

Dekalb Legal Aid (404) 377-0701
For child custody/support matter, speak to Ana Kennedy, Ext 235. (She's very dedicated.)  
Director: Deborah Johnson

Justice Center Of Atlanta (Mediation)(404) 523-8236 or
Offers free mediation for civil matters that have or could have been filed in Fulton or Dekalb counties. They can help resolve civil disputes involving divorce and family conflicts, landlord-tenant conflicts, business matters, employment disputes, educational disputes, personal injury claims, neighborhood disputes, juvenile disputes and disputes involving churches and congregations. Benefit: Both parties can resolve their problems quickly and without the high costs of a lawsuit.  Note: The Justice Center can do nothing unless both parties make the call and agree to the mediation.

www.gabar.org
Lists volunteer attorneys and pro bono legal services in GA.  

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            The Homeless

GA Law Center of Poverty & Homelessness (404) 681-0680 They deal with matters such as eviction, denial of benefits/denial of public housing and other issues facing the homeless. With several lawyers on staff, they can represent the homeless in court or make referrals to other attorneys.

Georgia Justice Project (404) 827-0027  
This organization defends the homeless in criminal court and will help them adjust to society.  G.J.P. staff and volunteers assist clients in all areas of their lives in addition to legal representation.  This includes group and individual counseling, financial counseling, education, job training and securing employment.  

Southern Center For Human Rights
Provides legal representation to people facing the death penalty, challenges human rights violations in prisons and jails, seeks through litigation and advocacy to improve legal representation for poor people accused of crimes, and advocates for criminal justice system reforms on behalf of those affected by the system in the Southern United States.

Southern Poverty Law Center
Fights hate and bigotry, and seeks justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.
Monitors hate groups, and defends the rights of Illegal Immigrants, delinquent or learning disabled kids treated unfairly by schools.

Atlanta Legal Aid (404) 524-5811 

Clayton County Pro-Bono Project (Directions)(404) 366-0586
Part of Legal Aid.

Cobb County Pro-Bono (770) 528-2565
Part of Legal Aid

Gwinnett County Pro Bono (678) 376-4545
Part of Legal Aid.

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (404) 521-0790
Deals exclusively with civil matters.  

John Marshall Law School Legal Aid Clinic
1422 West Peachtree Street
Suite 305
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 873-1609
FAX (404) 873-0923

Dekalb County Volunteer Lawyer Association (404) 373-0865 Contact: Sheila Ogletree

Dekalb Legal Aid (404) 377-0701
For child custody/support matter, speak to Ana Kennedy, Ext 235. (She's very dedicated.)  
Director: Deborah Johnson

Justice Center Of Atlanta (Mediation)(404) 523-8236 or
Offers free mediation for civil matters that have or could have been filed in Fulton or Dekalb counties. They can help resolve civil disputes involving divorce and family conflicts, landlord-tenant conflicts, business matters, employment disputes, educational disputes, personal injury claims, neighborhood disputes, juvenile disputes and disputes involving churches and congregations. Benefit: Both parties can resolve their problems quickly and without the high costs of a lawsuit.  Note: The Justice Center can do nothing unless both parties make the call and agree to the mediation.

www.gabar.org
Lists volunteer attorneys and pro bono legal services in GA.  

For More See The Homeless


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            Homeowners

Home Defense Program (404) 377-0701  
To assist homeowners who have been victims of predatory mortgage lending practices, home-equity theft, title conversion scams, home purchase fraud or home repair rip-offs. Serving the Atlanta area,Gwinnett, Clayton and Cobb counties.  Fraud help is directed to lower and moderate income homeowners.  

Atlanta Legal Aid (404) 524-5811 

Clayton County Pro-Bono Project (Directions)(404) 366-0586
Part of Legal Aid.

Cobb County Pro-Bono (770) 528-2565
Part of Legal Aid

Gwinnett County Pro Bono (678) 376-4545
Part of Legal Aid.

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (404) 521-0790
Deals exclusively with civil matters.  

John Marshall Law School Legal Aid Clinic
1422 West Peachtree Street
Suite 305
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 873-1609
FAX (404) 873-0923

Dekalb County Volunteer Lawyer Association (404) 373-0865 Contact: Sheila Ogletree

Dekalb Legal Aid (404) 377-0701
For child custody/support matter, speak to Ana Kennedy, Ext 235. (She's very dedicated.)  
Director: Deborah Johnson

Justice Center Of Atlanta (Mediation)(404) 523-8236 or
Offers free mediation for civil matters that have or could have been filed in Fulton or Dekalb counties. They can help resolve civil disputes involving divorce and family conflicts, landlord-tenant conflicts, business matters, employment disputes, educational disputes, personal injury claims, neighborhood disputes, juvenile disputes and disputes involving churches and congregations. Benefit: Both parties can resolve their problems quickly and without the high costs of a lawsuit.  Note: The Justice Center can do nothing unless both parties make the call and agree to the mediation.

www.gabar.org
Lists volunteer attorneys and pro bono legal services in GA.  

For More See Home Matters


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            Law In Other States/Fed Law

www.law.cornell.edu/topics/landlord_tenant.html

http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/state_statutes.html#property  
www.ljx.com
Has links to case law and other legal sites.

Code of Federal Regulations

United States Code

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            Women

Women's Resource Center 404-370-7670
Has a walk-in legal clinic from 6-9 p.m. every Tuesday where women can get 30 minutes of free legal advice.  Dial ext 105 to leave a message with an attorney. You can speak to helpful non-attorneys between 9-5, Mon-Fri.

Call their 24 hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline at (404) 688-9436  

National Women's Law Center (202) 588-5180 Fax (202) 588-5185
A public policy group that does research and advocacy on national landmark cases affecting women and their families.  They deal with issues such as abortion, health care, child care, employment and education.  Call them for help, publicity or referrals. 

Southern Center For Human Rights
Provides legal representation to people facing the death penalty, challenges human rights violations in prisons and jails, seeks through litigation and advocacy to improve legal representation for poor people accused of crimes, and advocates for criminal justice system reforms on behalf of those affected by the system in the Southern United States.

Southern Poverty Law Center
Fights hate and bigotry, and seeks justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.
Monitors hate groups, and defends the rights of Illegal Immigrants, delinquent or learning disabled kids treated unfairly by schools.

Atlanta Legal Aid (404) 524-5811 

Clayton County Pro-Bono Project (Directions)(404) 366-0586
Part of Legal Aid.

Cobb County Pro-Bono (770) 528-2565
Part of Legal Aid

Gwinnett County Pro Bono (678) 376-4545
Part of Legal Aid.

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (404) 521-0790
Deals exclusively with civil matters.  

John Marshall Law School Legal Aid Clinic
1422 West Peachtree Street
Suite 305
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 873-1609
FAX (404) 873-0923

Dekalb County Volunteer Lawyer Association (404) 373-0865 Contact: Sheila Ogletree

Dekalb Legal Aid (404) 377-0701
For child custody/support matter, speak to Ana Kennedy, Ext 235. (She's very dedicated.)  
Director: Deborah Johnson

Justice Center Of Atlanta (Mediation)(404) 523-8236 or
Offers free mediation for civil matters that have or could have been filed in Fulton or Dekalb counties. They can help resolve civil disputes involving divorce and family conflicts, landlord-tenant conflicts, business matters, employment disputes, educational disputes, personal injury claims, neighborhood disputes, juvenile disputes and disputes involving churches and congregations. Benefit: Both parties can resolve their problems quickly and without the high costs of a lawsuit.  Note: The Justice Center can do nothing unless both parties make the call and agree to the mediation.

www.gabar.org
Lists volunteer attorneys and pro bono legal services in GA.  

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            Miscellaneous Groups

Southside Legal Center (404) 688-5512
Open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.  
Sponsored by the law firm of Hunton & Williams, the Southside Legal Center provides legal services for  residents who live in the Southside Cluster which includes: Summerhill, Capitol Homes, Mechanicsville and other impoverished neighborhoods.  Those meeting Southside's income eligibility criteria will be required to pay a flat fee of $50 if their case is accepted.  Call them for help with legal issues such as: divorce, child custody, child support/modification, domestic cases, landlord tenant, real-estate closings, incorporations, getting tax exempt status for non-profits, etc.

Georgia State U Law Clinics  
Free legal referral service for low income individuals.

Tax Clinic At Georgia State University (404) 651-1412  
Free assistance to low income individuals who have already been audited by the IRS. The Tax Clinic deals only with post-audit controversies, or IRS garnishments to pay liabilities.  Call them to see if you qualify. This organization is run by Professor Blasi.

The Fundraising Project (404) 681-1600  
Gives technical assistance to legal service programs for low income people and shows them how to raise money.  The technical assistance is free but help in setting up fundraising campaigns is not.

Court Reporting Project (404) 527-8762 or (800) 334-6865 Provides lawyers who do pro-bono work for low income individuals with a court reporter free of charge.

Southern Center For Human Rights
Provides legal representation to people facing the death penalty, challenges human rights violations in prisons and jails, seeks through litigation and advocacy to improve legal representation for poor people accused of crimes, and advocates for criminal justice system reforms on behalf of those affected by the system in the Southern United States.

Southern Poverty Law Center
Fights hate and bigotry, and seeks justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.
Monitors hate groups, and defends the rights of Illegal Immigrants, delinquent or learning disabled kids treated unfairly by schools.

Atlanta Legal Aid (404) 524-5811 

Clayton County Pro-Bono Project (Directions)(404) 366-0586
Part of Legal Aid.

Cobb County Pro-Bono (770) 528-2565
Part of Legal Aid

Gwinnett County Pro Bono (678) 376-4545
Part of Legal Aid.

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (404) 521-0790
Deals exclusively with civil matters.  

John Marshall Law School Legal Aid Clinic
1422 West Peachtree Street
Suite 305
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 873-1609
FAX (404) 873-0923

Dekalb County Volunteer Lawyer Association (404) 373-0865 Contact: Sheila Ogletree

Dekalb Legal Aid (404) 377-0701
For child custody/support matter, speak to Ana Kennedy, Ext 235. (She's very dedicated.)  
Director: Deborah Johnson

Justice Center Of Atlanta (Mediation)(404) 523-8236 or
Offers free mediation for civil matters that have or could have been filed in Fulton or Dekalb counties. They can help resolve civil disputes involving divorce and family conflicts, landlord-tenant conflicts, business matters, employment disputes, educational disputes, personal injury claims, neighborhood disputes, juvenile disputes and disputes involving churches and congregations. Benefit: Both parties can resolve their problems quickly and without the high costs of a lawsuit.  Note: The Justice Center can do nothing unless both parties make the call and agree to the mediation.

www.gabar.org
Lists volunteer attorneys and pro bono legal services in GA.  

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            Lawyer Committees 

The Access to Justice (404) 527-8763  
is a long-term committee of the State Bar of Georgia.  The mission of this committee is to support pro-bono efforts around the state and study methods to increase access to the courts for low-income persons. Contact: Michael Monahan.

Unmet Legal Needs Committee (706) 342-7900  
This committee is to address the needs of middle income people who feel they cannot afford an attorney.  Find out if committee has public hearings.  Contact: Chairperson James Winkler.

The ABC Committee (A Business Commitment) (404) 527-8762/63   The ABC Committee will give free assistance to nonprofits in business matters such as: drafting bylaws and articles of incorporation, tax advice, renewing contracts and other business issues. To qualify the board of the non-profit must be comprised of a majority of law income persons. Contact: Michael Monahan.

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Lawyer Referrals

Pro Bono Project Of The State Bar Of Georgia  (404) 527-8763
Will refer you to free legal assistance programs throughout the state of Georgia. Contact: Project Director Michael Monahan.

State Bar Association-Lawyer Referral Service (404) 521-0777

Lists lawyers based on their specialty.  

Martindale-Hubble Lawyer Locator (All 50 States & DC)

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