Pro Bono Legal Services

Office days/hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Description of other
Petition to file a protective order: https://www.smcfa.net/applynow
Advice/Help Hotline Phone
240-925-0084
Advice/Help Hotline Days/Hours
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
Cost or fee (describe)
All services are provided free of cost.
Eligibility-income
Supports low-income victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
Program Description

Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy provides the following services free of cost to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault:

Legal Advocacy and Representation: Legal representation in protective order and family law cases, legal consultation, and advocates in each District courthouse.

Case Management: Safety planning, transportation assistance, social services guidance, victim's compensation, and the Maryland Safe at Home Address Confidentiality program.

Emergency Shelter and Crisis Management

If you are filing for a protective order during court hours, please see one of SMCFA's advocates located in the District Courthouses in St. Mary’s County, Calvert County, and Charles County.

CALVERT COUNTY DISTRICT COURTHOUSE
200 Duke Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

ST. MARY’S COUNTY DISTRICT COURTHOUSE
23110 Leonard Hall Drive
Leonardtown, MD 20650

CHARLES COUNTY DISTRICT COURTHOUSE
11 Washington Avenue
La Plata, MD 20646

Domestic Violence
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics

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