If you are considering bankruptcy in Georgia but cannot afford an attorney, free help is available. The organizations below provide legal assistance at no cost to qualifying residents. You can also visit lawhelp.org/GA for the most up-to-date directory of free legal services in Georgia.
Need immediate help?
Start with lawhelp.org/GA to find the legal aid office nearest you in Georgia. You can also call your local bankruptcy court (listed below) for information about self-help resources and pro se filing assistance.
Legal Aid Organizations
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
Free legal services for low-income residents in metro Atlanta.
Georgia Legal Services Program
Serves 154 counties outside metro Atlanta.
Law School Bankruptcy Clinics
Emory University School of Law Clinics
Multiple legal clinics in Atlanta.
Georgia State University College of Law Clinics
Community legal clinics in downtown Atlanta.
Bar Association Pro Bono
State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Resource Center
Contact the bar association for pro bono referrals and reduced-fee attorney programs.
Bankruptcy Courts in Georgia
These are the federal bankruptcy courts serving Georgia. Many courts offer self-help desks, pro se workshops, and links to local volunteer attorney programs.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia
Visit the court website for self-help resources, forms, local rules, and filing information.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Georgia
Visit the court website for self-help resources, forms, local rules, and filing information.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Georgia
Visit the court website for self-help resources, forms, local rules, and filing information.
Credit Counseling
Federal law requires two counseling sessions for bankruptcy filers: credit counseling before filing, and debtor education before discharge. Visit the U.S. Trustee's list of approved agencies to find providers approved for Georgia. Many agencies offer free or reduced-cost sessions for low-income individuals.
Additional Resources
- LawHelp.org/GA -- Find free legal help in Georgia
- NACBA Find an Attorney -- Locate consumer bankruptcy attorneys (some offer free consultations)
- Browse all states -- Back to the full state directory
- 1328(f) Discharge Screener -- Free tool to check if you are eligible for a bankruptcy discharge