Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Domestic Violence Project

You cannot trust these people they got me evicted! They did it on purpose. Told me to file into my case and I did. Stated all others did not have to file an answer. Well a writ of possession was signed by the judge a week later for default. I became homeless with a sick child in the cold on the streets. I'm going to file a lawsuit against these people and the courts

AVLF was an absolute lifesaver during my eviction case, which I ultimately won. From start to finish, I was always treated with respect, compassion, and professionalism. The entire process was a positive experience, even during a very stressful time. I highly recommend their services to anyone facing an eviction. Don’t wait—see them as soon as you’re served, so they can help you prepare your case and give you the support you need. AVLF truly made a difference for me, and I’m deeply grateful for their guidance.

You always hear about bad landlords—but never about the people who help you fight back. This is that story. When I reached out to AVLF, I was exhausted. I had been living in dangerous conditions—fiberglass exposure, rodents, broken appliances—and my landlord (Main Street Renewal) ignored me for over a year. I tried everything: calls, work orders, formal complaints. I was protecting my family with no legal backup and getting threatened with eviction just for demanding basic, livable housing. Then I found AVLF. Gino was the first person who picked up the phone. He didn’t rush me or make assumptions—he actually listened. He calmly walked me through how to protect myself, starting with putting the rent I was withholding into the court. That one step flipped the power dynamic and gave me protection I didn’t even know I had. Then I was connected to Attorney Stephanie Sparks—and if you’re lucky enough to work with her, just know you’re in the best possible hands. She inherited a legal and emotional mess and never once made me feel like a burden. She read every email, every inspection, every document, and turned my chaos into a clear legal strategy. She got the case sealed. She made sure I was treated with respect in court. And even after the case was finalized, she continued following up when Main Street Renewal didn’t release the $1,675 the court ordered back to me. As of today, I still haven’t received it—but Stephanie never stopped checking in and fighting on my behalf. This wasn’t fast. It wasn’t easy. It’s still not fully resolved. But AVLF never left me hanging. They gave me voice. They gave me structure. They gave me back the dignity I had almost lost in the process. Let me be clear: 📌 Main Street Renewal re-listed that house without doing the repairs. 📌 They haven’t paid the money they legally owe me. 📌 And they would’ve walked all over me if AVLF hadn’t stepped in. If you’re feeling scared, overlooked, or powerless—call AVLF. They believed me. They protected me. And I’ll never stop telling people what they did for me and my family.