Post-Conviction Relief in Georgia
Compare Georgia post-conviction attorneys, non-attorney document support, innocence resources, city guides, and official relief procedures.
Relief routes in Georgia
Georgia’s state habeas process is distinct from a motion for new trial and a direct appeal. The Georgia Courts inmate forms include a habeas application. The 2025 HB 176 legislation also created a statutory route for seeking permission for certain out-of-time filings.
Separate the original conviction record from the habeas record. Identify the current place of confinement, the conviction court, the appeal history, and every prior collateral filing. A familiar city or the location of a family member does not by itself establish the proper habeas venue.
Timing and earlier filings
The official habeas instructions refer to different limitation periods for felony and misdemeanor cases. HB 176 has separate short windows; its special provision for specified Cook-related dismissals ended June 30, 2026. A missed deadline requires a case-specific review, not a generic form.
Compare help options
| Type of help | Typical purpose | Confirm first |
|---|---|---|
| Law firm | Legal advice and court representation | Licensing, case fit, and engagement terms |
| Non-attorney legal support | Document preparation, research, organization | Permitted scope; who signs and files |
| Nonprofit / innocence review | Qualifying case review or legal services | Eligibility, intake, and representation status |
| Official resources | Forms, rules, records, and court contacts | Current version and local requirements |
Georgia providers and resources
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Post-Conviction Relief Center (PCRC)
Non-attorney legal support and document preparation for people representing themselves. PCRC operates this directory; services do not include attorney representation.
Michael Kennedy McIntyre & Associates
Atlanta firm focused on Georgia post-conviction representation, including state and federal habeas matters.
Brownstone Law
Publishes Georgia post-conviction and habeas representation. Ask the firm which attorney would handle your case and confirm coverage.
Wallack Law
Atlanta firm publishing post-conviction services including new-trial motions and habeas petitions.
Georgia Innocence Project
Free representation for qualifying Georgia convictions involving crimes the applicant did not commit. Eligibility is innocence-focused.
Georgia Courts — Inmate Forms
Official civil-action and habeas application forms, including requests to proceed without prepaying costs.
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City guides connect the search to local court and county sources. Statewide listings do not imply local offices.
Explore issues and services
- Post-Conviction Relief
- Legal Help Options
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Guilty Plea Challenge
- Newly Discovered Evidence
- Wrongful Conviction
- Habeas Corpus
- Actual Innocence
- Brady Violation
- Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Sentence Error / Reduction
- Appeal vs. Post-Conviction
- Federal 2254
- Federal 2255
- Post-Conviction Lawyer Alternatives
Sources & official resources
PCRC offers non-attorney legal support and document preparation for pro se clients.
Updated October 8, 2026. General information; the appropriate filing, deadline, and relief depend on the case. Provider information is based on linked public pages, not a licensing audit.