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Pro Bono Legal Services

Organization Details

Organization Name:

Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy

Address:

See program description for address information,

Phone

301-373-4141

Email:

smcfaoffice1979@gmail.com

Website:

Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy

Program Website

Resource Information https://www.smcfa.net/resources

Online intake form URL

Pro Bono Legal Services Application https://www.smcfa.net/legalservices

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

Services

Domestic Violence

Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics

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