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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Aug 05: Lawyer in the Library- Prince George's County - Hyattsville

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

Date: August 05, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location:
Hyattsville Branch
6530 Adelphi Road
Hyattsville, MD 20782

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.




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.




Aug 19: Expungement Clinic at the Elevate Northwest Resource Fair, hosted by UMMC

Expungement Clinic at the Elevate Northwest Resource Fair, hosted by UMMC

Date: August 19, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Langston Hughes Community Center
5011 Arbutus Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21215

Maryland Legal Aid, in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical Center, is conducting a FREE expungement clinic in Baltimore City at the Elevate Northwest Resource Fair.

No prior sign-up for the expungement clinic is necessary. JUST WALK IN. If you have any important documents relating to the criminal matters you'd like expunged, then plesae bring them with you. However, you don't need such documents to attend. Please note: Maryland Legal Aid can only assist with the expungement of MARYLAND criminal charges, and cannot expunge peace orders, protective orders, federal charges, or out-of-state charges.

The event is a fantastic chance to clear your criminal record and discover useful resources for your life. In addition to expungement assistance, the Fair will offer employment, financial, and health resources, as well as other essential resources and support.




Sep 02: Lawyer in the Library- Prince George's County - Oxon Hill Branch

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

Date: September 02, 2026

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.




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.




Sep 23: Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore County - Essex Branch

Lawyer in the Library- Baltimore County - Essex Branch

Date: September 23, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Location:
Essex Branch
1110 Eastern Blvd
Essex, MD 21221

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

  • Bankruptcy
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Debt Collection
  • Foreclosure 
  • Disability Benefits
  • Eviction Defens

Lawyers will be available for a brief consultation of up to 15 minutes. 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.




Oct 15: Fall 2026 Exelon/BGE Expungement Clinic

Fall 2026 Exelon/BGE Expungement Clinic

Date: October 15, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:
TouchPoint Baltimore
3201 Tioga Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21215

Maryland Legal Aid, in partnership with Exelon and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), is conducting a FREE expungement clinic in Baltimore City at TouchPoint Baltimore.

No prior sign-up for the expungement clinic is necessary. JUST WALK IN! If you have any important documents relating to the criminal matters you'd like expunged, then please bring them with you. However, you don't need such documents to attend. Please note: Maryland Legal Aid can only assist with the expungement MARYLAND criminal charges and cannot expunge peace order, protective orders, federal charges, or out-of-state charges.

This event is a fantastic chance to clear your criminal record, and I hope you give Maryland Legal Aid a chance to clear your record.




Oct 24: Fall 2026 Hopkins Expungement Clinic

Fall 2026 Hopkins Expungement Clinic

Date: October 24, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Maryland Legal Aid, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, is conducting a FREE expungement clinic in Baltimore City at the Johns Hopkins Turner Concourse.

No prior sign-up for the expungement clinic is necessary. JUST WALK IN! If you have any important documents relating to the criminal matters you'd like expunged, then please bring them with you. However, you don't need such documents to attend. Please note: Maryland Legal Aid can only assist with the expungement MARYLAND criminal charges and cannot expunge peace order, protective orders, federal charges, or out-of-state charges.

This event is a fantastic chance to clear your criminal record, and I hope you give Maryland Legal Aid a chance to clear your record.




Oct 31: Fall 2026 Delta Sigma Theta Expungement Clinic

Fall 2026 Delta Sigma Theta Expungement Clinic

Date: October 31, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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

Maryland Legal Aid, in partnership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is conducting a FREE expungement clinic in Baltimore City at Lexington Market.

No prior sign-up for the expungement clinic is necessary. JUST WALK IN! If you have any important documents relating to the criminal matters you'd like expunged, then please bring them with you. However, you don't need such documents to attend. Please note: Maryland Legal Aid can only assist with the expungement MARYLAND criminal charges and cannot expunge peace order, protective orders, federal charges, or out-of-state charges.

This event is a fantastic chance to clear your criminal record, and I hope you give Maryland Legal Aid a chance to clear your record.




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.