In one of the poorest counties in the metropolitan area, the need for civil services in Clayton County is overwhelming. With limited resources, up to 80% of clients who turn to Clayton Legal Aid are advised on legal disputes. We need volunteers to help with family law, tenant landlords, consumer law and estate planning. We are happy to assist our volunteers with training, forms and resources. Help low-income people meet their basic needs by removing barriers to justice through civil legal aid. If you have a legal issue to deal with and are currently receiving food stamps or have a low income, use Super Lawyers to find an experienced legal/pro bono lawyer. Often, there is a maximum salary a client can earn by working with a legal aid or pro bono lawyer. Employees review their financial eligibility and program policies. Volunteer private lawyers volunteer their time to assist eligible low-income clients with civil law matters. Otherwise, they would not have access to the justice system. The pro bono project is supported by the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
and local private volunteer lawyers. Pamela Hampton is the Clayton County Pro Bono Project Coordinator. She has been working on the project for 18 years. Pam is committed to the project and works with volunteer lawyers to ensure low-income clients have equal access to the legal system. She is also a longtime resident of Clayton County. Helpful legal aid resources, for further questions about legal aid, please contact us below. You`ve been charged with a crime and don`t have the money for an expensive defense lawyer? The Clayton Pro Bono Project refers low-income clients who cannot afford private representation to pro bono lawyers. The cases are reviewed in depth by Clayton Legal Aid lawyers.
All cases are located in Clayton County and must comply with Legal Aid guidelines for priority of cases and financial eligibility. Your skills and expertise can have a real and immediate impact on their lives. We can communicate with the fastest response if you leave us an email with your name, phone number and the reason why you contact us at admin@claytoncountycsa.org or commsupp@claytoncountycsa.org. We will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also call us at (404) 363-0575 ext. 242 for assistance. If prompted, leave a message with your name, phone number and the reason for the call and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We welcome volunteers in family law, bankruptcy, succession, guardianship, consumer law and more. Please contact Pam Hampton for more information or visit the Clayton Pro Bono project page. Located in the Harold R.
Banke Justice Center, the Clayton County Eviction Defense Project helps create housing stability, a basic and critical need for clients. We hold an information session every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 204 for landlords and tenants. We help low-income people navigate the complexities of the justice system during the most vulnerable times in their lives. Our volunteers help us promote access to justice and serve more people in our community. Kimberly Charles, Senior Counsel Clayton Legal Aid Erin Willoughby, Director of the Clayton Housing Legal Resource Center Clayton County Pro Bono Project: 404-366-0586 Deutsch: 678-702-8405 For TTD/TTS users, call the Georgia Relay Center: 1-800-255-0135 The Clayton Family Advocacy Office at Harold R. Banke Justice Center advises and represents victims of domestic violence and criminal harassment when applying for Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs). Contact Sarah White by email or phone at 678-702-8418. Our annual breakfast honours our dedicated volunteers. This breakfast is held at our downtown head office and includes special volunteer achievement awards, project awards and 50 hours of volunteer recognition. Pay attention to detail in our newsletter, Summary Justice.
Sarah White, Director of the Clayton Family Advocacy Office We rely on the generous support of private donors like you to accomplish our mission. For women living in poverty, the prospect of leaving a domestic violence situation can be daunting. For mothers, the barriers to departure can be even greater. Women who attempt to leave abusive homes are exposed to financial manipulation in addition to physical violence. They also fear for the safety of their children and worry about the stability of housing and. Kimberly Charles is the Executive Counsel for Legal Aid Atlanta`s Clayton and South Fulton County Office. She has held this position since 2014 and runs an office of six lawyers, one volunteer administrator and three support staff. Wife. Charles` areas of practice include eviction defense with a specialization in subsidized housing, social law with particular expertise in unemployment benefits, consumer law, and some in family relations law, with a focus on representing victims of domestic violence.