How We Can Help You


Maryland Legal Aid offers a full range of free civil legal services to financially qualified low-income Marylanders. For a list of our offices and phone numbers, click here.

Legal help information and self-help materials are on the Internet at our partner website www.peoples-law.org.

Topics include:

  • Child support
  • Consumer rights
  • Tenants - private and subsidized housing
  • Nursing homes/assisted living
  • Workers' rights
  • Government benefits
  • Senior Citizens
  • Education

The titles are located in the Reading Room of each legal area.

The Peoples Law Library is a joint effort by 28 nonprofit legal services providers in Maryland that help low- and moderate-income people at no charge. Material on the website comes from many organizations in Maryland.

For direct links to the publications below, click on the title.

Questions and Answers on Medical Assistance for Nursing Home Care

Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know

Medicaid Waiver for Older Adults

Assisted Living Guide

Assisted Living - Residents' Rights

Before You Sign: Tips on Reviewing the Assisted Living Agreement

Note: Legal Aid cannot respond to email requests for legal advice or representation.