Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Georgia. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents in 154 counties outside metro Atlanta.
Visit Website →Serves low-income residents in the five-county metro Atlanta area with free legal help in housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Online portal connecting Georgians to legal aid resources, self-help information, and legal assistance programs statewide.
Visit Website →Provides free legal services to people experiencing homelessness in metro Atlanta, focusing on benefits, identification, and housing.
Visit Website →Offers free immigration and family law services to the Latino community in Georgia.
Visit Website →Defends civil liberties through litigation and advocacy on voting rights, criminal justice reform, and immigrants' rights.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Georgia is the court of last resort with seven justices. The Court of Appeals handles intermediate appeals. Superior Courts are the general jurisdiction trial courts in each county. State Courts handle civil and certain criminal matters. Magistrate Courts handle small claims and minor offenses. Probate Courts handle wills, estates, and guardianship.
The Supreme Court of Georgia has seven justices and sits in Atlanta. The Court of Appeals has 15 judges organized into five divisions. Georgia's 159 counties each have a Superior Court (general jurisdiction), with 49 judicial circuits. State Courts (in 71 counties) handle misdemeanors and civil cases. Magistrate Courts handle small claims (up to $15,000), warrants, and preliminary hearings. Juvenile Courts handle matters involving children under 17.
Governs rental relationships under OCGA Title 44, Chapter 7, including security deposit limits and eviction procedures through dispossessory proceedings.
Prohibits employment discrimination by state and local government employers based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and age.
Consumer protection law under OCGA 10-1-390 prohibiting unfair or deceptive business practices.
Provides victims with rights including notification of court proceedings, right to be heard, and right to restitution.
Provides for Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs) and permanent protective orders for victims of family violence, with mandatory arrest provisions under OCGA 19-13.
Protects consumers who purchase or lease defective new vehicles, requiring manufacturers to repair, replace, or refund within specified time and mileage limits.
Governs non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements in employment, providing balanced protections for both employers and workers.
24/7 confidential support for domestic violence victims
1-800-799-7233
24/7 mental health and substance abuse crisis support
1-800-715-4225
Georgia Attorney General consumer complaint line
404-651-8600
Call or text 988 for immediate mental health crisis support
988
Gradual reduction of state income tax rate continuing toward a flat tax structure, with increased standard deductions for lower-income filers.
Strengthened requirements for insurance companies to provide equal coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
Expanded state programs providing down payment assistance and tax credits for first-time homebuyers in Georgia.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 4 years (oral) / 6 years (written)
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 4 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 4 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $45-$75 (claims up to $15,000 in Magistrate Court)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $250-$350
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $200-$300
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Free civil legal services in the metro Atlanta area for housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Serves 154 counties outside metro Atlanta with free legal help in housing, family, and benefits.
Visit Website →Pro bono legal representation for low-income Atlantans in family law and domestic violence cases.
Visit Website →Georgia's court of last resort with seven justices, located in Atlanta. Handles appeals involving constitutional questions, elections, title to land, wills, and capital cases.
Visit Court Website →Fifteen judges organized into five divisions handling intermediate appeals from Superior Courts and State Courts. Access opinions, case information, and filing procedures.
Visit Court Website →Superior Courts (general jurisdiction) in 49 judicial circuits across 159 counties. State Courts handle misdemeanors and civil cases. Access court locator and case search.
Find Your Local Court →Georgia Landlord-Tenant Law. Governs residential rental agreements, security deposits, landlord obligations, eviction through dispossessory proceedings, and tenant remedies.
Georgia Fair Employment Practices Act. Prohibits employment discrimination by state and local government employers based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and age.
Fair Business Practices Act. Prohibits unfair or deceptive acts and practices in consumer transactions, with enforcement by the AG's Consumer Protection Division and limited private right of action.
Family Violence Act. Authorizes Temporary Protective Orders (TPOs) and permanent protective orders for victims of family violence, with mandatory arrest provisions and firearms restrictions.
Employment Security Law. Governs unemployment insurance eligibility, benefits calculations, employer contributions, and the appeals process through the Georgia Department of Labor.
Statewide online portal connecting Georgians to free legal information, self-help resources, court forms, and referrals to legal aid organizations.
Visit Website →Connects low-income Atlanta residents with pro bono attorneys for family law, domestic violence, and Saturday Lawyer Program walk-in clinics.
Visit Website →Provides free legal services to asylum seekers and immigrants in Georgia, including representation in immigration court and assistance with visa applications.
Visit Website →The Georgia AG's Consumer Protection Division investigates unfair and deceptive business practices, scams, price gouging, and identity theft. The division mediates consumer complaints and can take enforcement action against businesses.
Phone: (404) 651-8600
Online Complaints: File at consumer.georgia.gov/consumer-complaint
Visit AG Consumer Protection →The GCEO promotes equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment for state government. Note: Georgia does not have a comprehensive state civil rights commission like many other states. Federal protections (EEOC for employment, HUD for housing) are the primary avenue for private-sector discrimination claims. Several local jurisdictions, including Atlanta and DeKalb County, have local human relations commissions.
Atlanta Office of Human Relations: (404) 330-6455
EEOC Atlanta District Office: (800) 669-4000
EEOC Atlanta Office →