Last night, Chester Hobbs generously spent his evening with the Washington County Pro-Bono Committee and Maryland Legal Aid, giving free legal advice to those in need. We are all very proud of his hard work on behalf of the people of Washington County. The Pro Bono Resource Center assists people who appear in court for specific waybills and has clinics on specific dates for various legal matters – visit the website to learn more. To request legal advice or representation, complete the online application form. Please note that many legal service providers have changed their services due to COVID-19. Some physical offices are closed to the public, but many still offer services. Please contact them for more information. Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) provides life-changing civil legal assistance for eligible residents throughout the state. Since 1911, MLA has been providing quality legal services to marginalized and low-income individuals and communities, helping them resolve their civil law problems and become self-reliant to overcome challenges, achieve stability and independence, and a better life overall.
The Whitman-Walker Health Legal Services Program provides free legal services to clients who are (i) Whitman-Walker`s medical or behavioural clients, or (ii) require assistance with legal issues related to HIV or the LGBTQ community, whether or not they receive other Whitman-Walker Health services. You can use the filter boxes to display only organizations that cover your type of legal issue and cover where you live. SALI provides comprehensive legal advice to victims of sexual violence. MLA is dedicated to protecting the basic needs and human rights of clients, particularly as they navigate the justice system. Members of Parliament staff, volunteer lawyers, community partners and general supporters all have an important role to play in ensuring that the legal playing field is level so that those who need it most have equal access to justice. With this diverse support, MLA is able to amplify the voices of tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders each year. Maryland Legal Services Corporation does NOT provide legal advice or assistance. Use the chart below to find one of our fellows who may be able to help you. You can also call the Maryland Court Help Center at 410-260-1392 (Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) or visit the People`s Law Library of Maryland.
The Tahirih Justice Center provides legal services to survivors of violent immigrants. Ayuda provides immigration rights services for low-income immigrants and domestic violence, and family rights services for low-income immigrants who survive domestic violence, sexual assault, and harassment. For business hours, physical addresses and phone numbers, please select from the list of locations below. 410-685-6589 ext. 10 (Baltimore City and Baltimore / Cecil County / St. Mary`s County) 410-387-3126 (Montgomery / Prince George`s County) Click here to visit the website HopeWorks serves victims of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and sex trafficking. – Adoption / Guardianship – Bankruptcy / Debt – Fraud / Consumer Exploitation – Eviction – Seizure – Landlord / Tenant – Nursing Home / Institutional Issues – Peace / Protection Orders – Public Benefits / Social Security – Rental Trust Account – Wills / Powers of Attorney / Extended Guidelines CASA Inc. serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. – Civil / Individual Rights – Driver`s License Issues – Discrimination in the Workplace – Immigration – Medicaid / Medicare / Health Insurance – Name / Sex Change – Nursing Home / Institutional Issues – Public Benefits / Social Security – Wills / Powers of Attorney / Advance Directives FreeState Justice serves low-income LGBTQ Marylanders on issues arising from sexual orientation or gender identity.
– Civil / Individual Rights – Consumer Fraud / Exploitation – Driver`s License Problems – Discrimination in the Workplace – Eviction – Seizure – Immigration – Landlord / Tenant – Medicaid / Medicare / Health Insurance – Public Benefits / Social Security – Salary Theft / Payment Arrears. The Esperanza Center serves low-income individuals and families on a range of humanitarian and family immigration issues. The PSRP serves people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.