The Baltimore Banner Commentary: Funding civil legal aid vital to protect many Maryland families When a family’s money is tight and it is living close to the edge, pushing that family over the brink doesn’t take much. One seemingly simple legal problem can set off cascading events leading to dire consequences, including homelessness. That happened…
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Maryland Legal Aid, Texas Advocacy Project and Allies File Amicus Brief to Safeguard Domestic Violence Survivors from Lethal Firearms Access
Maryland Legal Aid, Texas Advocacy Project and Allies File Amicus Brief to Safeguard Domestic Violence Survivors from Lethal Firearms Access On Monday, August 21, 2023, Maryland Legal Aid (“MLA”) joined the Texas Advocacy Project (“TAP”) and a coalition of dedicated non-profit organizations* across the nation in proudly filing an amicus brief in US v. Rahimi…
Essential Resources Day and Free Expungement Clinic
Essential Resources Day and Free Expungement Clinic Maryland Legal Aid is partnering with Columbia Community Care (CCC) to host an Essential Resources Day for Howard County residents on Saturday, February 4th from 10:00AM-2:00PM at Howard County Community College (10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044). There will be numerous community partners to provide resources and…
Foreclosure Legal Assistance Project (FLAP)
Foreclosure Legal Assistance Project (FLAP) Maryland Legal Aid’s Foreclosure Legal Assistance Project (FLAP) provides free legal representation to homeowners at all stages of the foreclosure process. Advice and referrals to other resources are provided to those whom we are unable to represent. Services Include: Help is available! CALL 1-888-465-2468
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Get Help & Services Attend a FREE legal clinic for in-person help! Get help at an office close to you! Frequently Asked Questions Do I qualify for assistance? Maryland Legal Aid’s services are free for financially eligible individuals which is based on income and assets available to the household. Household income must be below 125%…
Tenants’ Rights & Housing Clinic
Tenants’ Rights & Housing Clinic Free legal services for housing issues, landlord/tenant disputes, tenants’ rights, and other civil matters including expungement, family law, health, consumer rights, and employment. When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Where: Oxon Hill Branch Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Time: 1:00 pm-4:30 pm
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Program Directory Maryland Legal Aid’s Foreclosure Legal Assistance Project (FLAP) provides free legal representation to homeowners at all stages of the foreclosure process. Advice and referrals to other resources are provided to those whom we are unable to represent Maryland Legal Aid’s Community Lawyering Initiative places highly-skilled lawyers directly in under-served neighborhoods to provide free,…
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OUR MISSION: To provide high-quality, free legal services to Marylanders living in poverty through representation and advocacy and to bring meaningful change to the systems that impact them. MARYLAND LEGAL AID’S IMPACT 29,811 Clients received legal services, and assistance impacting 45,575 individuals in their household 12,000 Clients were referred to both legal and non-legal entities 16,116 Cases closed…
Ryan White Project
The Ryan White Project provides free legal services crucial to Maryland residents who are HIV positive or who have AIDS and live in Baltimore City or Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard, or Queen Anne’s Counties. Individuals who have household incomes at or below 500% of the federal poverty level may qualify. Services are designed…
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About Us Our Vision To lead in providing high-quality legal services; to build on mutual respect for clients, staff, and others; to advocate for justice; and to add maximum positive value to all who request legal assistance. Our Mission To provide high-quality, free legal services to Marylanders living in poverty through representation and advocacy and to bring meaningful…