Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Maryland Legal Aid (MLA)
- Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents statewide (housing, family law, public benefits).
- Website: www.mdlab.org
- Phone: 1-866-635-2948
- Regional Offices: Baltimore, Annapolis, Salisbury, Rockville, Upper Marlboro, Frederick, and more.
- Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC)
- Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
- Website: probonomd.org
- Phone: 1-443-703-3053
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS)
- Free civil legal help for low-income Marylanders (evictions, bankruptcy, wills).
- Website: mvlslaw.org
- Phone: 1-800-510-0050
Regional Legal Aid Providers
- Baltimore City Bar Foundation (BCBF) – Pro Bono Services
- Serves Baltimore City (housing, family law, expungements).
- Website: baltimorebar.org/pro-bono
- Phone: 1-410-539-5936
- Legal Aid Bureau (LAB) – Montgomery County
- Focuses on Montgomery County (immigration, housing, domestic violence).
- Website: labmd.org
- Phone: 1-301-424-7651
- Mid-Shore Pro Bono
- Serves Eastern Shore counties (Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot).
- Website: midshoreprobono.org
- Phone: 1-410-690-8128
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Disability Rights Maryland (DRM)
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: disabilityrightsmd.org
- Phone: 1-410-727-6352
- CASA de Maryland
- Legal services for immigrants (workplace rights, citizenship, DACA).
- Website: wearecasa.org
- Phone: 1-301-431-4185
- Maryland Veterans Legal Assistance Project
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: probonomd.org/veterans
- Phone: 1-443-703-3052
- Senior Legal Services (Maryland Legal Aid)
- Assistance for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, housing).
- Website: www.mdlab.org/seniors
- Phone: 1-866-635-2948
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (National Domestic Violence Hotline) or Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence: mnadv.org | 1-800-634-3577
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-443-569-3542 (Baltimore Rent Court Hotline).
- Foreclosure Prevention Hotline: 1-877-462-7555 (Maryland HOPE).
- Immigration Legal Hotline: 1-800-396-1272 (CASA de Maryland).
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- Maryland Courts Self-Help Center
- Free forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: mdcourts.gov/selfhelp
- People’s Law Library of Maryland
- Legal information and DIY guides.
- Website: peoples-law.org
- State Bar of Maryland Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: www.msba.org/lawyer-referral
- Phone: 1-800-492-1964
Pro Bono Programs and Law School Clinics
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Clinics
- Free legal services in immigration, housing, and environmental law.
- Website: law.umaryland.edu/clinics
- University of Baltimore School of Law Clinics
- Services in family law, community development, and veterans’ rights.
- Website: law.ubalt.edu/clinics
- House of Ruth Maryland – Legal Clinic
- Legal help for survivors of domestic violence.
- Website: hruth.org
- Phone: 1-410-889-0840
Native American Legal Resources
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for tribal communities.
- Website: narf.org
- Piscataway Conoy Tribe
- State-recognized tribe in Maryland. Contact for local resources.
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- Apply Online: Organizations like Maryland Legal Aid and MVLS offer online intake forms.
Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines or visit courthouse self-help centers.