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Legal Assistance
Resources Providing or Connecting People with Legal Assistance
Finding Legal Assistance
Maryland Legal Aid
Maryland Legal Aid is a statewide private, nonprofit law firm that provides free, civil legal services to low-income and vulnerable people to address their most fundamental legal problems. Complete an intake by calling, going online, or walking into the office in person.
888-465-2468
Maryland Court Help Centers
To request help, call from 8:30 am until 8 pm or go in person.
410-260-1392
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
Free civil legal help for those who are eligible
(800) 510-0050
The Bridge Center at Adam’s House
connects returning citizens, young adults (18-25), and Veterans to the support they need for a successful transition into the community - including legal help
301-817-1900
Ayuda, Inc.
provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants in our neighborhoods access justice
240-594-0600
CASA
Provides legal assistance for various issues including landlord tenant issues and immigration. They help people regardless of citizenship status. People interested in accessing their services need to go to a location in person and become a member. There is an annual cost of $40 to become a member. You must bring some sort of ID to verify your identity (for example a passport from any country)
1.866.765.2272
Community Legal Services of Prince George's County
Apply by phone Tuesday, Thursday or Friday – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or online
240-391-6370
House of Ruth Maryland
DV related legal assistance - free attorneys can give legal advice and may be able to represent in court
1-888-880-7884
Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center
attorneys provide victims of crime with direct legal representation during criminal court proceedings, helping to enforce their rights throughout. this service is free of charge to victims of homicide, assault, identity theft, sexual assault, burglary, child abuse, military abuse, and other crimes.
301-952-0063
PG County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
assists the public in locating lawyers for specific types of legal matters
301-952-1440
Prince George's County Public Defender
The District Trial Divisions provide felony, misdemeanor, traffic and juvenile delinquency defense for any offense where incarceration or detention is a possible penalty. Stages of representation include: arraignments, bail review, preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, trial/disposition, sentencing/adjudication, motions to modify, and violations of probation and parole. he District Trial Divisions provide felony, misdemeanor, traffic and juvenile delinquency defense for any offense where incarceration or detention is a possible penalty. Stages of representation include: arraignments, bail review, preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, trial/disposition, sentencing/adjudication, motions to modify, and violations of probation and parole. OPD also works with the innocence project and University of Baltimore School of Law.
301-953-2159
Disability Rights Maryland
Provides free legal services to Marylanders of any age with all types of disabilities (developmental, intellectual, psychiatric, physical, sensory, learning, traumatic brain injury), who live in facilities, in the community or who are homeless.
410-727-6352 (Ext. 0)
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
PBRC is Maryland’s hub for pro bono (free) civil legal assistance provided by volunteers. Based in Baltimore. Not currently accepting requests for immigration cases.
410.837.9379
Please note: Different organizations have different eligibility requirements. If you do not meet the requirements for one organization, you can ask for a referral to another. Also, some of these services do have a fee. Ask when you contact them to be sure.
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