Free Legal Clinics

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Free Legal Clinics

Maryland Legal Aid hosts and coordinates weekly and monthly FREE legal clinics with community organizations from around the state. MLA staff, pro bono attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and law students are available on-site to help assist individuals. Find a clinic near you to get help.

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Free Legal Clinics

Maryland Legal Aid hosts and coordinates weekly and monthly FREE legal clinics with community organizations from around the state. MLA staff, pro bono attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and law students are available on-site to help assist individuals. Find a clinic near you to get help.

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Free Legal Clinics

Maryland Legal Aid hosts and coordinates weekly and monthly FREE legal clinics with community organizations from around the state. MLA staff, pro bono attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and law students are available on-site to help assist individuals. Find a clinic near you to get help.

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Oct 06: Free Advanced Planning Clinic for Seniors at UMBC

Free Advanced Planning Clinic for Seniors at UMBC

Date: October 06, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location:
Erickson School of Aging Studies
5523 Research Park Drive, Suite 230
Catonsville, MD 21228

Maryland Legal Aid, in partnership with UMBC and the Baltimore County Bar Association, is excited to host a Free Advanced Planning Clinic for local seniors.

 

At this clinic, volunteer attorneys will be paired with UMBC student volunteers to help seniors complete Advance Directive forms using the Maryland Attorney General’s standard form. This is a valuable opportunity for older adults to make important decisions about their care and ensure their wishes are documented.

 Pre-registration is required, as space is limited.

 




Oct 09: Howard County Expungement Event

Howard County Expungement Event

Date: October 09, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location:
St. John Baptist Church
9055 Tamar Dr.
Columbia, MD 21045

Maryland Legal Aid, together with the African American Community Roundtable of Howard County and Calvin Ball, Howard County Executive, is hosting a special expungement event!

What: Howard County Expungement Event
When: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Where: St. John Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall, 9055 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD 21045.

This event is a fantastic chance to clear your criminal record and discover useful resources for your life. You'll find help with housing, job opportunities, and much more to support your personal and professional growth.

Oct 14: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore County Public Library- North Point Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore County Public Library- North Point Branch

Date: October 14, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Location:
North Point Branch Library
1716 Merritt Blvd
Dundalk, MD 21222

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure and Tax Sale
  • Disability Benefits
  • Evicition Defense

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.

Oct 14: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Date: October 14, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Library
1531 W North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible clients

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Oct 19: Loyola University Expungement Clinic

Loyola University Expungement Clinic

Date: October 19, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Loyola University Clinical Center - Belvedere Square
5911 York Road, #100
Baltimore, MD 21212

Maryland Legal Aid in partnership with Loyola University will host an expungement clinic to help attendees with their Maryland criminal record expungements. 

FREE TO ATTEND. WALK-INS WELCOME.

Please bring all relevant documents with you.

Oct 25: Johns Hopkins Expungement Clinic & Resource Fair 2025

Johns Hopkins Expungement Clinic & Resource Fair 2025

Date: October 25, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Johns Hopkins Turner Concourse
720 Rutland Ave
BaltimoreBaltimore, MD 21205

Maryland Legal Aid, together with Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System, is hosting a special expungement event!

What: Expungement Clinic and Resource Fair
When: October 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Johns Hopkins Turner Concourse, 720 Rutland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21205

This event is a fantastic chance to clear your criminal record and discover useful resources for your life. You'll find help with housing, job opportunities, and much more to support your personal and professional growth.

The best part? It's completely FREE to attend, and you don't need to sign up beforehand—just walk right in! Make sure to bring any important documents you might need (but if you don't have documents, STILL ATTEND).

We hope to see you there! It's a great opportunity to get the support you need.

Nov 01: Expungement Expo

Expungement Expo

Date: November 01, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Lexington Market
112 N Eutaw St.
Baltimore, MD 21201

Maryland Legal Aid, together with the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Gamma Omicron Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., is hosting a special expungement event!

What: Expungement Expo
When: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Lexington Market, 112 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, MD 21201

This event is a fantastic chance to clear your criminal record and discover useful resources for your life. You'll find help with housing, job opportunities, and much more to support your personal and professional growth.

The best part? It's completely FREE to attend, and you don't need to sign up beforehand—just walk right in! Make sure to bring any important documents you might need (but if you don't have documents, STILL ATTEND).

We hope to see you there! It's a great opportunity to get the support you need.

Nov 05: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore County - Randallstown Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore County - Randallstown Branch

Date: November 05, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Location:
Randallstown Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library
8604 Liberty Road
Randallstown, MD 21133

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure and Tax Sale
  • Disability Benefits
  • Evicition Defense

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.

Nov 05: Lawyer in the Library- Prince George's County - Bladensburg

Lawyer in the Library- Prince George's County - Bladensburg

Date: November 05, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location:
Bladensburg Branch Library, PGCMLS
4820 Annapolis Road
Bladensburg, MD 20710

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.
Attendees must wear masks and practice social distancing.




Dec 03: Lawyer in the Library- Prince George's County - Oxon Hill Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Prince George's County - Oxon Hill Branch

Date: December 03, 2025

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location:
Oxon Hill Branch Library
6200 Oxon Hill Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.
Attendees must wear masks and practice social distancing.




Dec 09: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Date: December 09, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Cherry Hill Branch Library
606 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Jan 13: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Date: January 13, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Library
1531 W North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible clients

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Feb 10: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Date: February 10, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Cherry Hill Branch Library
606 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Mar 10: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Date: March 10, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Library
1531 W North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible clients

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Apr 14: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Date: April 14, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Cherry Hill Branch Library
606 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




May 12: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Date: May 12, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Library
1531 W North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible clients

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Jun 09: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Date: June 09, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Cherry Hill Branch Library
606 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Jul 14: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Date: July 14, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Library
1531 W North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible clients

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Aug 11: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Date: August 11, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Cherry Hill Branch Library
606 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Sep 08: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Date: September 08, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Library
1531 W North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible clients

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Oct 13: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Date: October 13, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Cherry Hill Branch Library
606 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Nov 10: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Pennsylvania Avenue Branch

Date: November 10, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch Library
1531 W North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible clients

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.




Dec 08: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore City - Cherry Hill Branch

Date: December 08, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Cherry Hill Branch Library
606 Cherry Hill Rd
Baltimore, MD 21225

One-on-One Civil Legal Advice
FREE help for financially eligible individuals

  • Bankruptcy
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Expungements
  • Foreclosure
  • Government Benefits
  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Veterans´ Benefits
  • Wage Claims

First come, first served. No appointment necessary.