How to Get Help
GJP serves Georgians impacted by the criminal legal system.
Please see below for more information on applying for GJP's services.
GJP provides holistic criminal defense services for cases in Fulton and DeKalb County.
Unfortunately, due to capacity, Georgia Justice Project is not able to accept every applicant as a client. You will receive a letter from GJP notifying you of whether or not we can take your case.
For more information, click here.
Note: If the individual in need of services is currently incarcerated, a friend or family member may call on their behalf.
To apply:
Contact 404.827.0027 ext. 231 or IntakeDefense@GJP.org
Georgia Justice Project assists individuals actively trying to find employment or housing, but having difficulties because of a Georgia criminal history.
For more information on what is eligible for restriction and sealing under Georgia law (commonly known as “expungement”) check out our FAQ flyer or click here.
Note: GJP can only assist with arrests that occurred in Georgia.
GJP may be able to assist with:
- Restriction (Expungement) and Sealing
- Corrections
- First Offender issues
- Retroactive First Offender
- Housing denials based on your record
- Pardons
To apply for services, you will first need to sign up for and attend a First Fridays informational session. You will receive information about our intake process following this presentation.
We strongly recommend you attend this presentation before applying for our Criminal Records Program. If you are unable to attend a First Friday presentation, apply for our services by contacting our Criminal Records Intake line at 404-827-0027 ext. 238, and a member of our intake staff will send you an intake application and consent forms. If you have an updated copy of your GCIC, please send a copy with your completed application. If you do not have an updated GCIC, our intake staff will request a copy on your behalf.
For more information:
Contact 404.827.0027 ext. 238 or intake@GJP.org.
If you are on felony probation and served at least three years of your probation sentence, you may be eligible for early termination of your probation if you meet the following criteria:
- No new arrests (besides non-serious traffic offenses)
- No probation revocation in the past 24 months
- Paid all restitution*
* You may be able to terminate your probation early even if you still owe fines and fees, but restitution must be paid.
And remember, if you terminate probation to complete your sentence, you can vote. You can also vote even if still serving a Felony Offender Act or Conditional Discharge sentence, as long as your status isn’t revoked. See GJP.org/voting for more information.
If you meet the criteria above, follow the self-advocacy steps listed here.
What should you do if you are eligible for early termination?
- Contact your probation officer and request early termination if you meet the criteria above. Follow the self-advocacy steps listed here.
- If you are still experiencing issues requesting early termination, reach out to DCS directly at early.termination@dcs.ga.gov
If you’re having trouble with early termination of your felony probation sentence, Georgia Justice Project (GJP) may be able to help you.
GJP has provided holistic legal representation to individuals facing criminal charges in metro Atlanta for 35 years. We have recently added a program to assist with probation issues for people who cannot afford an attorney. Reach out to GJP if:
- Your order to terminate was submitted and you are now scheduled for a hearing.
- You believe you are eligible for early termination and you contacted your probation officer, but your probation officer is not submitting an order to terminate on your behalf.
- Your probation officer submitted an order to terminate but it has been 30 days, the Court has not granted your order to terminate, and you have not been scheduled for a hearing.
- In some instances, GJP may be able to help if you meet all the qualifications for early termination except that you have a minor arrest that did not result in a conviction.
Get help:
To ask about our probation services, call 404-827-0027 ext. 231 or e-mail probation@GJP.org.
Is your criminal record preventing you from getting an occupational license? Georgia Justice Project may be able to help.
Please contact GJP if:
- You’re thinking about getting an occupational license and you’d like to clear your criminal record
- You are looking for a job at a licensed facility (ex: childcare, nursing home) and you are unsure if your record is disqualifying
- You’re about to apply for a license and you have a criminal record
- Your application for a license was denied because of your criminal record in the last 30 days
- You are choosing whether to get training/education for a license and you are unsure if you are eligible due to your record
- Your license was revoked because of a criminal arrest, charge, or conviction in the last 30 days
- Your license was revoked because of your criminal record and you are looking for reinstatement of your license
Get help:
If any of the above applies to you, contact Intake@GJP.org or call 404.827.0027 ext. 238.
You CAN VOTE in Georgia if:
- You are not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction.
- You are "off paper" (completed incarceration, parole and probation).
- You are serving a felony First Offender or Conditional Discharge sentence and the status has not been revoked.
- Your sentence is complete - your right to vote is automatically restored. You just need to re-register in order to vote.
- You meet other requirements for voting and are registered.
For more information, contact GJP's Policy and Outreach Coordinator, Ann Colloton, at Ann@GJP.org or by calling 404-827-0027 ext. 248, and visit GJP.org/voting .