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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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:
Whiting-Turner Conference Center
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: Catholic Charities/NCIA Expungement Clinic

Catholic Charities/NCIA Expungement Clinic

Date: November 10, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location:
Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center
800 Poplar Grove St.
Baltimore, MD 21216

Maryland Legal Aid, in partnership with Catholic Charities and the NCIA, will host a no-cost expungement legal clinic to help eligible Marylanders clear eligible criminal records. Expunging your record can increase your chances of finding housing and gainful employment.

What to Expect

  • Free help understanding whether your record may be eligible for expungement
  • Same day expungement petition drafting for eligible individuals
  • Assistance with the expungement process and next steps

What to Bring / How to Attend

  • No documents required
  • No appointment or advance sign-up needed — walk-ins welcome

If you have a past case that may be holding you back, come learn whether expungement could help you move forward.

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.