Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation

AVLF's goal is to provide legal services, within the scope of our programs, to the underrepresented in the Atlanta Community.

Why Were We Created:

The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Inc., was created in 1979 through the joint efforts of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, the Atlanta Bar Association, the Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers, and the Gate City Bar Association to offer lawyers an opportunity to provide civil legal representation for the poor. Since then, AVLF has provided representation for indigent clients through the efforts of volunteer private attorneys, its student clinical program, and various outreach programs.

Our Mission:

AVLF develops and coordinates programs that provide legal representation, education and advocacy for at-risk, low income individuals by tapping the enthusiasm and commitment of volunteer legal professionals to address the unmet civil legal needs in the Atlanta community.

Our Vision::

Our five-year vision is that the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation is the leader in leveraging the full power, resources and passion of the legal community so that people in greater Atlanta.

Our Programs:

The Eviction Defense Program
The Saturday Lawyer Program (Unpaid Wages
Consumer Debt, Landlord-Tenant Disputes)
The Domestic Violence Program
The Guardian ad Litem Program
The Probate Information Center