Pro Bono Lawyers and Attorneys in Georgia
Where to ask for pro bono legal services or a free attorney in Georgia, including legal aid programs, who qualifies, and other free or low-cost help. We do not recommend or rank lawyers.
Where to ask for a free lawyer or attorney
| Pro bono and legal aid programs | The Pro Bono Resource Center, co-sponsored by the Georgia Legal Services Program and the State Bar of Georgia, "involves private attorneys in representation of low-income Georgians in civil matters"; call 404-527-8763. The Georgia Legal Services Program serves 154 counties outside Metro Atlanta: apply online at glsp.org or call 1-833-457-7529. The bar points people to GeorgiaLegalAid.org for a directory of civil legal assistance programs and warns that many businesses advertise "legal aid" online, so ask whether a service is free. GLSP: https://www.glsp.org/need-help/ |
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| Who qualifies | The Georgia Legal Services Program says clients generally have income "not more than 200% of the federal poverty level," that clients aged 60 or older in most counties may also qualify, and that other requirements apply. It says, "We do not represent persons living in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton or Gwinnett counties." |
Other free or low-cost help
| Free legal aid | Georgia's LSC-funded legal aid organizations are Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Georgia Legal Services Program, which give free civil legal help to eligible low-income people. The State Bar of Georgia points people to GeorgiaLegalAid.org for a complete directory of civil legal assistance programs, and to the Pro Bono Resource Center (co-sponsored by Georgia Legal Services Program and the State Bar) at 404-527-8763. The Bar warns that many businesses advertise "legal aid" online, so ask whether a service is free. Bar page: https://www.gabar.org/public/legal-aid---pro-bono-resource-center |
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| Lawyer referral service | The State Bar of Georgia says it "is not able to directly refer clients to lawyers." It offers the ReliaGuide Enhanced Directory to search for lawyers by type of law, and points people to the referral services run by many local and voluntary bar associations (it links a list of referral services that comply with Bar Rule 7.3(c)(2)). |
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Last verified against official sources: November 4, 2026.
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