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Georgia Law Center for the Homeless
 
Who We Are:

The Georgia Law Center for the Homeless, a non-profit organization, provides free legal services to the homeless in civil cases throughout Metropolitan Atlanta. The Law Center assists the homeless with all types of civil legal problems and also provides advocacy on behalf of clients in administrative proceedings. The Law Center has appeared on behalf of clients and Federal and State Courts and the Court of Appeals. The Law Center has also filed several class action law suits on behalf of clients. The Law Center does outreach through over 20 shelter visits a month and also sees clients four days a week at the office. The Law Center also has a project called The Community Counsel Project, which assists nonprofits and CDCs with incorporations, obtaining IRS 501c(3) status for existing organizations, operating a listserv for affordable housing advocates, developing and presenting trainings for community groups and advocates on issues involving affordable housing and predatory lending, and assisting neighborhood groups experiencing gentrification. The project also works closely with the Atlanta Housing Association of Neighborhood Developers (AHAND), the Community Housing Resource Center (CHRC), the Atlanta Alliance for Community Development Investment and other groups and organizations active in providing affordable housing.

INTAKE HOURS (Subject to Change):

Monday - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday and Friday- Current Clients By Appointment Only
Thursday - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

For Directions, Click HERE.

 
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How to Get Help:
Choose ONE of the following ways to get help:
 
   Contact this group by telephone at (404) 681-0680
 
 Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  Please have all documents related to the matter you would like to discuss.
 
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   Contact this group by visiting its office at  Georgia Law Center for the Homeless, 60 Walton Street, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30303
 
 Monday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Tuesday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
 Thursday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
 Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Directions: Take MARTA to Five Points Station. Exit on Fortsyth Street. Walk North tow blocks to Walton Street. Take a left and go to Number 60. The Law Center is on the Third Floor.
For Directions, Click Here (MapQuest.com)

  Please bring all documents related to the matter you would like to discuss.
 
 
Who We Serve:
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Area(s) Served:  Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett
 
The Georgia Law Center for the Homeless also serves other metro counties on a case-by-case basis.
Languages Spoken:  Spanish
Wheelchair Accessible Y
Income Guidelines: 
  Your family's income should be at or below 125.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
  The Georgia Law Center for the Homeless is a private nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal services to homeless people.
 
 
Type of Help:
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Full Legal Representation
  Brief Advice
  Self-Help Materials
  Other- The Georgia Law Center for the Homeless provides approximately 20 community education seminars per month at homeless shelters. These seminars cover all areas of civil law. Call (404) 681-0680 for more information.

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
General contact information:
Phone:(404) 681-0680
Fax:(404) 681-0681
Email:info@galawcenter.org
Website:www.galawcenter.org/
 
Last Updated: 04/22/04
 
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