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Organization Name Hotline Phone City Address1 Address2 Email State Website Zip Body
Allegany Law Foundation (301) 722-3390 Cumberland 110 Greene Street alleganylaw@wirefire.com MD http://www.alleganylaw.net 21502

Free service in civil cases for income and asset eligible clients. People over the age of 60 receive free service without regard to income or assets in priority areas of law: income maintenance, health care, housing, nurtrition, and utilities. Allegany Law handles civil cases, except class action cases and suits for monetary damages. Allegany Law does not handle criminal cases. Cases accepted for service must meet the priority areas of law approved by the Board of Directors of Allegany Law.
Civil Justice, Inc. (410)706-0174 Baltimore 520 West Fayette Street Suite 410 cjn@civiljusticenetwork.org MD http://www.civiljusticenetwork.org 21201

The Civil Justice Network provides free attorney referrals to clients
in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Clients are referred to a
solo or small firm lawyer in the Network who has agreed to provide legal
services at reduced fees in most cases. The client and attorney then
decide on fee arrangements and representation. Some forms of
representation require upfront fees or a retainer. Civil Justice
network members are qualified to represent clients in a broad range of
practice areas.
Harford County Bar Foundation (410)836-0123 Bel Air 20 West Courtland St. harcobar@iximd.com MD 21014

The Harford County Bar Foundation operates a pro bono legal services program, providing intake and referral services to low-income persons with civil legal problems.
Lawyer Refereral Service - Caroline County (410)479-1343 Denton 100 Market St. MD 21629

Clients are referred to attorneys belonging to the Caroline County Bar Association on a rotating basis. They are given contact information and instructed to make an appointment with the attorney. There is a fee for the initial 30-minute consultation. Subsequent fees are set by the attorney, if the individual decides to hire the attorney. The Caroline County Public Library operates this service in conjunction with the Caroline County Bar Association.
Lawyer Referral And Information Service - Baltimore City (410)539-3112 Baltimore 111 North Calvert St. Courthouse East -- Room 631 MD http://www.baltimorebar.org/referral/ 21201

Assists persons seeking the services of a private attorney. Referral staff screens calls to determine if a legal problem exists; refers persons to lawyers; arranges an initial half-hour consultation with a lawyer for a fee of $35. May waive fee for certain case types. Refers to other services if there are no legal questions. If the person decides to hire an attorney, subsequent fees are set by the attorney. People may be eligible for reduced fees. Volunteer attorneys provide brief advise over the phone, as appropriate.
Lawyer Referral Service Of Harford County Bar Foundation, Inc. (HCBF) (410)836-0123 Bel Air 5 North Main Street harcobar@iximd.com MD http://www.mdlaw.net/harford/brochure.htm 21014

Refers clients to attorneys in Harford County. Low-income clients may be eligible for the service's Pro Bono Program, which matches low-income clients with volunteers attorneys at no charge.
Lawyer Referral Service, Anne Arundel County Bar Association (410)280-6961 Annapolis P.O. Box 161 MD http://www.aabar.org/ 21404

Refers clients to an attorney belonging to the Anne Arundel Bar association who posseses skills and experience in the applicable area of the law. Client then makes appointment for a 30-minute consultation in the attorney's office. Charge is $35. Subsequent fees are set by agreement with the attorney. Handles most civil cases; except civil rights, intellectual property, international, labor relations, health care. Criminal law cases of all types are referred.
Lawyer Referral Service, Baltimore County Bar Association (410)337-9100 Towson 401 Bosley Avenue Room 100 MD http://www.bcba.org/Community%20Resources/LawyerReferralServices.aspx 21204

Refers clients to attorneys in the Baltimore County area. The initial half-hour consultation fee is $35. If the person decides to hire the attorney, subsequent fees are set by the attorney. Fees may be waived for senior citizens and some clients may be eligible for reduced fees.
Lawyer Referral Service, Howard County Bar Association, Inc. 410-313-2035 Ellicott City 3451 Courthouse Drive MD http://www.howardcountybar.org/ 21043

Refers clients to attorneys in the Howard County.Initial consultation is free for thrity minutes.Subsequent fees for consultation and representation are arranged between the client and the attorney..
Lawyer Referral Service, Montgomery County Bar Association (301)279-9100 Rockville 27 West Jefferson Street MD http://www.montbar.org/Lawyer%20Referral%20Service/TelephoneReferralService.aspx 20850

Refers clients to attorneys in the Montgomery County.Fee for initital forty-minute consultation is $40. If the person decides to hire the attorney, subsequent fees for consultation and representation are set by the attorney.
Lawyer Referral Service, Prince George's County Bar Association (301)952-1440 Upper Marlboro 14330 Old Marlboro Pike MD http://www.pgcba.com/Lawyer%20Referral%20Service/LRS.aspx 20772

Refers clients to attorneys in the Prince George's County.Fee for initital thirty-minute consultation is $40. Subsequent fees for consultation and representation are set by the attorney, if the person decides to hire the attorney.
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (410)547-6537 Baltimore 1 North Charles St Suite 222 info@mvlslaw.org MD http://www.mvlslaw.org 21201

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) maintains a panel of over 2,000 volunteer attorneys who can provide pro bono representation to low and moderate income clients in non-criminal, non-fee generating civil law matters. All clients must meet income and asset eligibility guidelines. Types of cases handled include family law and domestic matters, chapter 7 bankruptcy, foreclosure, consumer issues, will-drafting and power of attorney, tax controversies, identity theft, public benefits denial, criminal record expungement, name changes, and adult guardianship.

Montgomery County Bar Foundation (301) 424-7651 Rockville 27 West Jefferson Street MD http://www.montbar.org 20850

Refers low income county residents to volunteer attorneys who handle civil matters free of charge. Operates counsel and advice clinics in the county and a pro se project in the Circuit Court. Handles civil matters such as Absolute Divorce, Initial Custody, Name Changes, Bankruptcy and debt collection defense, wills, guardianship, private landlord/tenant, and limited employment matters. No fee generating, criminal, traffic cases, no appeals, and no child support or custody modifications. See website or call for full details.
National Association Of The Deaf Law Center (301)587-7730 Silver Spring 814 Thayer Avenue Suite 205 NADinfo@nad.org MD http://www.nad.org 20910

Represents people who are deaf and hard of hearing in nationwide litigation in disability discrimination cases.
National Organization Of Veterans Advocates 877-483-8238 Washington 1425 K Street, NW Suite 350 DC http://www.vetadvocates.org 20005

Refers veterans and survivors to attorneys who will represent them before ther Court of Veterans Appeals. There are various fee structures and some representatrion is pro bono.
National Partnership For Women And Families (202)986-2600 Washington 1875 Connecticutt Avenue, NW Suite 650 info@nationalpartnership.org D.C http://www.nationalpartnership.org 20009

Provides free legal information on work, family and health matters. In select cases, files friend-of-the court briefs. Provides attorney referrals. Handles employment discrimination, reproductive health, family/medical leave, child support, domestic violence, rape, suicide.
Sixty Plus Legal Program
in Baltimore City - (410) 539-3112
in Baltimore County - (410) 337-9100
in Montgomery County - (301) 279-9100
 http://www.msba.org/sec_comm/sections/elder/public_serv.htm

Refers persons ages 60 and over with limited income to an attorney in their area who will prepare particular legal documents for a modest preset fee. Homebound individuals can be served in most areas. Wills, living wills, powers of attorney, small estates, and deed changes. The first meeting with the attorney is free, if you decide to have the attorney represent you, services will be at a reduced cost.  You must meet certain income and asset guidelines. The Sixty Plus Legal Program, for all parts of the state except Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Montgomery County is administered by The Legal Aid Bureau's Maryland Senior Legal Helpline.

Income Guidelines:  Eligibility based upon MLSC income guidelines.

Assets Limits:  You must also have limited assets.  Your assets cannot be higher than $20,000 if you are single and $40,000 for a couple.

  • Your house, car (two cars for a couple), and personal effects are not counted as assets for Sixty Plus.
  • Bank accounts, stocks, bonds, IRAs, 401(k)s, non-residence real property, and other assets that can be liquidated except those listed above are counted.

 
TESS (Takoma Park - East Silver Spring) Community (301)565-7675 Silver Spring 8513 Piney Branch Road MD 20901

Free walk-in legal advice clinic for civil cases. Program is run in coordination with the Pro Bono Program of Montgomery County Bar Foundation. Spanish speaking interpreters are available. Vietnamese interpreters can be arranged with advance notice. Handles various civil matters. No fee generating cases.
YWCA of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County 410-222-6800 410-626-7800 Arnold 1517 Ritchie Highway Suite 101 MD http://www.annapolisywca.org/ 21012

The YWCA legal services program administers a reduced-fee child custody
representation project, matching private attorneys with low-income
individuals seeking representation in contested custody matters.

  • Counseling: Survivors (individual and group) and children
  • Batterer’s Program
  • Legal services:  Ex parte (Civil Advocates in both Annapolis and Glen Burnie District Courts and Circuit Courts, as well as further matters with divorce & custody advocate in Circuit Court. Protective Order Representation (sliding scale according to gross income)
  • Shelter (must call hotline first:  only domestic violence)
  • Counseling: Survivors (individual and group) and children 
  • No males over approximately 16 years.
  • Will not accept survivors who have current substance abuse problems or who have severe medical or mental health needs (YWCA will provide referrals to other shelters)
  • No limitations for legal services.
  • Will accept shelter referrals from other jurisdictions
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