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Maryland Legal Aid provides a full range of free civil legal services to financially eligible individuals from 12 office locations. Our legal work helps to protect peoples’ basic needs and human rights.

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There have been recent scams with people posing as Maryland Legal Aid employees asking that clients pay fees. Maryland Legal Aid does NOT charge clients fees for its services. If you receive an email asking for payment, you should assume it is not legitimate and contact Maryland Legal Aid.

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Chief Attorney for Allegany/Garrett County

seeks a creative and experienced leader to serve as its Chief Attorney for the Allegany/Garrett County office who will supervise, guide, and lead the office in its provision of high-quality legal services to low-income clients, as well as associated outreach and advocacy.

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Chief Legal Director

Maryland Legal Aid is seeking an experienced and committed advocate to join the legal leadership team and help develop and drive our vital, groundbreaking legal & policy efforts.

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There are many ways to get help: You can apply online, call us at (410) 951-7750, attend a clinic, or visit an office.

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OUR MISSION:

We advocate with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systems change.

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

10,222

Individuals received housing services

5,018

Individuals received family services, providing legal assistance in family law matters

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