Program Contact email
Program Contact Phone
410-539-6800
Program Website
Pro Bono Legal Representation
Online intake form URL
Program uses Language Line (Y/N)
Yes
Program staff provide services in other lanuages
Spanish
Office days/hours
M-F, 9-5
Intake days/hours (walk-in)
No walk-in
Intake days/hours (by phone)
M-Thurs, 9-noon
Intake days/hours (other)
24/7
Description of other
Online intake
Cost or fee (describe)
$25
Condition of waiver (describe)
Waived if under Federal Poverty Guidelines
Eligibility-residence-county
MVLS provides pro bono legal services to individuals in every Maryland county, except Montgomery, Prince George’s, Allegany counties, and the eastern shore counties of Queen Anne’s, Talbot, Dorchester, Kent and Caroline. These jurisdictions have local pro bono agencies. MVLS, however, will handle a few specialized matters in these jurisdictions including tax disputes with the IRS, school suspensions, long term care Medicaid benefits and legal assistance for nonprofit organizations.
Eligibility-income
Gross household income (money earned before anything is taken out for taxes or other deductions) may not exceed 50% of the Maryland median income, listed on the website: https://mvlslaw.org/get-legal-help/do-i-qualify/
Program Description
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service can help you resolve your civil legal issue by matching you with a volunteer lawyer who will represent you for free. Eligible clients are matched with a volunteer lawyer who has the skill and expertise to provide quality legal representation. You can apply for legal services by calling their telephone intake line or submitting an online application.
MVLS and their partners offer advice for many kinds of legal issues. Visit their website for information on upcoming clinics and online resources on foreclosure mediation, expungement, family law, employment law, veterans, utility bill clinic, and more.
Services
Children (Child Custody, Support, Adoption)
Full Representation
Civil Rights
Full Representation
Consumer
Full Representation
Expungement
Full Representation
Divorce
Full Representation
Domestic Violence
Full Representation
Employment
Full Representation
Wills, Estates, Probate
Full Representation
Housing - General
Full Representation
Guardianship
Full Representation
Housing - Landlord/Tenant
Full Representation
Life and Health Planning
Full Representation
Other Topics
Full Representation
Se habla Español
Full Representation