Find Legal Aid in Decatur, GA: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Decatur, Georgia, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.




  • Atlanta Legal Aid Society Decatur Email Website Learn more 246 Sycamore Street
    Decatur, GA - 30030
    (404) 377-0701
    Atlanta Legal Aid Society helps low income people meet basic needs through free civil legal services. We assist people in legal cases that affect most basic needs: safe home, enough food to eat, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety. Our clients have annual incomes below 200% of the federal poverty limit. Our offices are located in downtown Atlanta, East Point, Decatur, Marietta, and Lawrenceville, as well as through our Health Law Partnership where attorneys are housed at Scottish Rite, Egleston and Hughes Spalding childrens hospitals. ...See Full Details


Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Decatur, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Decatur.
  • Georgia Legal Services Piedmont Email Website Learn more 104 Marietta Street NW,
    Atlanta, GA - 30303
    (404) 894-7707
    Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP): Providing Free Legal Aid to Low-Income Georgians Mission: GLSP is a non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to low-income Georgians residing outside metro Atlanta in 154 of the state's 159 counties. Core Belief: GLSP believes that everyone has a right to high-quality legal services regardless of their location. Services Offered: GLSP's 10 regional offices provide a wide range of free legal services, including:         Family law         Housing issues    &...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 6 miles from Decatur
  • Atlanta Legal Aid Society Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Main Office Email Website Learn more 975 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 360
    Atlanta, GA - 30342
    (404) 785-2005
    Atlanta Legal Aid Society helps low income people meet basic needs through free civil legal services. We assist people in legal cases that affect most basic needs: safe home, enough food to eat, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety. Our clients have annual incomes below 200% of the federal poverty limit. Our offices are located in downtown Atlanta, East Point, Decatur, Marietta, and Lawrenceville, as well as through our Health Law Partnership where attorneys are housed at Scottish Rite, Egleston and Hughes Spalding childrens hospitals. ...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 10 miles from Decatur
  • Atlanta Legal Aid Society Downtown HeadQuarters Email Website Learn more 54 Ellis Street, NE
    Atlanta, GA - 30303
    (404) 524-5811
    Atlanta Legal Aid Society helps low income people meet basic needs through free civil legal services. We assist people in legal cases that affect most basic needs: safe home, enough food to eat, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety. Our clients have annual incomes below 200% of the federal poverty limit. Our offices are located in downtown Atlanta, East Point, Decatur, Marietta, and Lawrenceville, as well as through our Health Law Partnership where attorneys are housed at Scottish Rite, Egleston and Hughes Spalding childrens hospitals. . ...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 5 miles from Decatur
  • Atlanta Legal Aid Society Clayton- South Fulton Email Website Learn more 777 Cleveland Avenue, SW, Suite 410
    Atlanta, GA - 30315
    (404) 669-0233
    Atlanta Legal Aid Society helps low income people meet basic needs through free civil legal services. We assist people in legal cases that affect most basic needs: safe home, enough food to eat, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety. Our clients have annual incomes below 200% of the federal poverty limit. Our offices are located in downtown Atlanta, East Point, Decatur, Marietta, and Lawrenceville, as well as through our Health Law Partnership where attorneys are housed at Scottish Rite, Egleston and Hughes Spalding childrens hospitals. ...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 11 miles from Decatur
  • Atlanta Legal Aid Society Lawrenceville Email Website Learn more 324 West Pike Street, Suite 200
    Lawrenceville, GA - 30046
    (678) 376-4545
    Atlanta Legal Aid Society helps low income people meet basic needs through free civil legal services. We assist people in legal cases that affect most basic needs: safe home, enough food to eat, a decent education, protection against fraud, and personal safety. Our clients have annual incomes below 200% of the federal poverty limit. Our offices are located in downtown Atlanta, East Point, Decatur, Marietta, and Lawrenceville, as well as through our Health Law Partnership where attorneys are housed at Scottish Rite, Egleston and Hughes Spalding childrens hospitals. ...See Full Details
    Legal Aid Location:: 22 miles from Decatur

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Georgia Bar.

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Legal Aid Funding
Legal aid professionals and organizations oftentimes receive government funding for taking on cases with those who cannot afford attorneys. For the most part, funding is limited so legal aid entities can only take on a limited amount of cases. Qualifications are often rigid.

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