Cobb Legal Aid is a dedicated provider of free civil legal services to low-income residents of Cobb County and the greater metro Atlanta area, operating as a vital office of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. This organization stands out for its commitment to ensuring access to justice for vulnerable populations, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, domestic violence survivors, and veterans, by removing financial barriers to legal representation.
The organization employs a client-centered approach, offering multiple accessible application methods including online, telephone, and in-person intake to accommodate diverse needs. It primarily serves qualifying low-income individuals across five counties—Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett—with certain specialized services available statewide. With a focus on urgent and emergency legal matters, Cobb Legal Aid ensures that critical assistance is prioritized while providing comprehensive support for a wide range of civil legal issues.
Services Offered
- Civil legal services
- Legal assistance for low-income individuals
- Senior legal aid (statewide for residents 60 or older)
- Services for Spanish-speaking applicants
- Assistance for hearing impaired individuals (via Georgia Relay Center Dial 711)
- Special projects for people with disabilities
- Legal help for domestic violence victims
- Services for veterans
- Housing legal assistance
- Family law matters
- Public benefits advocacy
- Rental assistance
- Free legal information and self-help resources
- Step-by-step interactive legal guides
- Legal forms assistance
- Educational materials and brochures
- Legal advice and representation
Services are specifically tailored for residents of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties, with senior legal aid accessible statewide. The organization provides support in English and Spanish, and offers accommodations for hearing impaired individuals through the Georgia Relay Center.
