Georgia Justice Project

What Georgia Justice Project does

Georgia Justice Project (GJP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 and headquartered in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward, with a secondary building on Edgewood Avenue. The organization provides free, holistic legal and social services to Georgians impacted by the criminal justice system, spanning criminal defense, record restriction and expungement, early probation termination, occupational licensing consultation, driver's license suspension reform, and reentry support. Staff attorneys and social workers are supplemented by a network of approximately 200 volunteer attorneys who donate over 2,000 hours of in-kind legal services annually.

Service delivery combines a direct-representation practice with a physical network of Second Chance Desks in Atlanta, Augusta, and Athens, partnered with local solicitor and district attorney offices and library systems. GJP has also built a self-service digital layer, including DIY (Pro Se) Record Clearing videos and template legal motions released in 2026, plus toolkits to support statewide implementation of the HB 162 First Offender law effective July 1, 2026. Adjacent programming includes restorative justice, continuing legal education, voting rights education, and employer engagement.

GJP sits at the intersection of direct legal services and policy advocacy, with legislative work credited with 22 changed Georgia laws (SB 365, SB 367, SB 174, SB 10, HB 261, and others) and an active 2026 agenda covering SB 207 and HB 162. All client services are free of charge; the organization is funded by individual donations, foundation grants, and the tiered Justice in Action corporate partnership program (Champion, Advocate, Protector tiers). The addressable population is large: 4.2 million Georgians have a criminal history and 40% of Georgia adults have a criminal record, with 1 in 7 Georgia jobs requiring an occupational license.

Name

Georgia Justice Project

Legal name

Georgia Justice Project

Website

https://gjp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Georgia Justice Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 that provides free holistic legal and social services to Georgians impacted by the criminal justice system, spanning criminal defense, record clearing, reentry support, and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Criminal Justice Legal Services

NAICS

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922190), Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (92219), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE), Alternative Dispute Resolution & Restorative Justice Programs (BPAIAFAL), State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF), Workforce Reentry Programs (Justice-Involved) (EDAAAOAG)

Keywords

• Criminal defense services
• Record clearing expungement
• Reentry legal support
• Criminal justice policy advocacy
• Pro bono legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: GJP relies on charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners to fund operations and provide free legal services to clients
2. Justice in Action Corporate Partnership Program: Corporate sponsors at Champion, Advocate, and Protector levels provide financial support in exchange for recognition and engagement opportunities across criminal justice reform initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Georgia Justice Project provides free holistic legal and social services to Georgians impacted by the criminal justice system, spanning criminal defense, record clearing (expungement), early termination of probation, occupational licensing consultation, and driver's license suspension reform. The organization also conducts statewide policy advocacy at the Georgia legislature and operates community education programs on reentry issues, with all services delivered free of charge to clients.

Product overview

Georgia Justice Project operates as a single unified legal services organization offering holistic criminal defense, social services, record clearing, and reentry support to Georgians impacted by the criminal justice system. The core portfolio includes Holistic Criminal Defense with integrated social work services, Record Clearing through expungement and sealing assistance, Second Chance Desks at statewide library locations, Occupational Licensing consultation, Driver's License Suspension reform, Early Termination of Probation, Restorative Justice programs, and Policy Advocacy at the Georgia legislature (22 laws changed). Supporting services include Community Education, CLE programs, Voting engagement, Employer Engagement, and DIY Record Clearing self-help tools. All legal services are provided free of charge to clients.

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Products and services

• Holistic Criminal Defense & Social Services Free legal and social services spanning all stages of the criminal justice system for Georgians facing charges or in need of holistic support, combining attorneys with social workers to provide comprehensive client support across defense, reentry, and social services.
• Record Clearing (Expungement) Free legal assistance helping Georgians restrict and seal criminal records, including non-convictions and misdemeanor convictions, to reduce employment and housing barriers; available statewide through direct services and partner locations.
• Second Chance Desks Free monthly record-clearing help desks held at libraries and partner sites across Georgia, helping individuals clear eligible criminal records in Augusta, Athens, and other counties through partnerships with local solicitor and DA offices.
• Early Termination of Probation Free legal representation helping eligible individuals terminate probation early to reduce supervision burdens and barriers to reentry.
• Occupational Licensing Consultation Free legal guidance helping individuals with criminal records obtain occupational licenses and navigate licensing requirements in Georgia.
• Driver's License Suspension Reform Free legal advocacy and services addressing driver's license suspensions unrelated to dangerous driving, helping Georgians maintain employment through license restoration.
• Policy Advocacy Free legislative advocacy at the Georgia state level for criminal justice reform, including policy agenda development, action alerts, and direct engagement with legislators responsible for 22 changed Georgia laws such as SB 365, SB 367, and the Survivor Justice Act.
• Restorative Justice Georgia Free restorative justice programs and services providing alternatives to traditional criminal justice approaches in Georgia.
• DIY Record Clearing Resources Self-help video tutorials and template legal motions enabling individuals to file record restriction and sealing petitions without attorney representation, covering non-convictions and misdemeanor convictions. Available free online through GJP's website.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Professional development programs for attorneys on criminal justice and reentry topics delivered by Georgia Justice Project.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 changed Georgia laws through policy advocacy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ideas42coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025National behavioral science nonprofit that co-led the Statewide Court Notices & Reminder Convening with GJP. The partnership focused on evidence-based interventions to improve court appearance rates through redesigned notices and text reminders.
• The Home DepotcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 November 2025Hosted the Statewide Court Notices & Reminder Convening at their Atlanta headquarters. Provides corporate support for justice reform initiatives.
• Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Augusta Second Chance Desk providing free criminal record clearing for Burke and Richmond county residents through monthly appointments.
• Richmond County Solicitor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Augusta Second Chance Desk helping individuals clear eligible criminal records.
• Burke County Solicitor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Augusta Second Chance Desk helping Burke County residents with criminal history clear eligible records.
• Augusta Richmond Public Library SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for Augusta Second Chance Desk appointments. Partnership provides free access to record clearing resources.
• Athens-Clarke County Solicitor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Athens Second Chance Desk providing free record clearing services to Clarke County residents monthly.
• Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Athens Second Chance Desk for monthly record restriction appointments.
• Carroll County DA's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Carrollton Record Restriction Event, first of its kind in Carroll County, committed to exploring every available record-clearing remedy.
• Carroll County Solicitor's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Carrollton Record Restriction Event focused on providing record clearing remedies and second chances.
• Delta Air LinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner recognized for volunteer work through Justice in Action Corporate Partnership Program. Employee Valeria Cometto received Sheandra Clark Volunteer of the Year award.
• Trinity Presbyterian ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSheandra Clark Volunteer of the Year award recipient 2023. Members have been involved with GJP since 1993, described as a church of lawyers.
• Fulton County Solicitor's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with GJP for virtual Father's Day expungement summit and ongoing record restriction summits.
• Center for Diversion and ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGJP will operate an innovative Warrant Resolution Clinic within the Center for Diversion and Services, expected to open 2024. Partnership includes Fulton County, City of Atlanta, Grady Health System, PAD Initiative, and Bloomberg Associates.
• REIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployees participated in volunteer project helping GJP clean up newly purchased building on Edgewood Avenue and organize files.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Root & Rebound: California-based nonprofit providing record-clearing legal services, reentry support, and policy advocacy. Closely comparable service mix (record restriction, reentry, policy advocacy, free legal services) but operating in California rather than Georgia.
• Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation: Atlanta nonprofit providing free civil legal services, expungement clinics, and pro bono attorney coordination. Directly comparable to GJP on record-clearing services, volunteer-attorney model, and free legal services to low-income Georgians.
• Georgia Public Defender Council: State agency providing public defense representation across Georgia. Comparable as a free criminal-defense provider for Georgians, though GJP extends into holistic social services and reentry beyond standard public defense.
• Southern Center for Human Rights: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing holistic criminal defense, impact litigation, and policy advocacy for Georgians in the criminal justice system. Operates in the same state, same holistic-defense-plus-reform model, and serves an overlapping client base with GJP.
• Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice: Georgia-focused nonprofit using research, advocacy, and pro bono resources to address systemic justice issues. Comparable as a Georgia-only advocacy + legal services nonprofit targeting similar policy reform outcomes.

Others

• ideas42: Behavioral science nonprofit partnering with GJP on the Statewide Court Notices & Reminder Convening. Adjacent ecosystem partner working on evidence-based court-system interventions that complement GJP's direct legal services.

Broad incumbents

• Innocence Project: National nonprofit using legal action and policy advocacy to free wrongfully convicted people and reform the criminal justice system. Comparable holistic legal+policy+advocacy model, but at national scale and with a narrower post-conviction exoneration focus than GJP's broader record-clearing work.
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: National bar association advocating for criminal defense practice and reform, and which has recognized GJP's policy director. Comparable on criminal justice policy advocacy mission, though NACDL is a membership/advocacy organization rather than direct services provider.
• Vera Institute of Justice: National nonprofit working to drive criminal justice reform through research, technical assistance, and direct services. Comparable reform-advocacy orientation but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope than GJP.

Emerging players

• Center for Employment Opportunities: National nonprofit providing employment services for people returning from incarceration, with strong evidence of reducing recidivism. Overlaps with GJP on reentry outcomes but focuses on employment placement rather than legal services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Georgia-Justice-Project/114806773326
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-justice-project
• Xx.com/gajustice

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Profiles9 records

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