MLA PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES
MLA’s Pro Bono Mission: MLA’s Pro Bono Program assists low-income individuals in Maryland by connecting pro bono attorneys to financially eligible individuals in need of civil legal advice and representation.
Case Work: Pro bono attorneys are matched with individual clients, based on an attorney’s geographic location and legal area(s) of interest, to provide legal advice and/or to assist with the drafting of legal documents (e.g., wills, advance directives). All MLA pro bono attorneys have access to malpractice insurance through MLA.
Brief Advice and Counsel: Pro bono attorneys offer legal advice to low-income individuals seeking assistance with their civil legal issues. At regularly scheduled legal clinics, pro bono attorneys provide attendees with information on a wide-range of issues including those involving family law, housing, government benefits, consumer law, and criminal record expungements.
Full Representation: Pro bono attorneys are matched with individual clients who need more in-depth legal assistance, including representation in court.
Maryland Legal Aid Pro Bono Case Search
Search cases by keyword, Maryland county, practice area, or case type.
| Date | All | Category | Code | County | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | All | Category | Code | County | Summary |
 Landlord Refuses to return Security DepositBaltimore City | Housing: Federally Subsidized Housing This client is seeking help for getting a security deposit that she has been owe... Case Details | |||||
 Assist Recent Widow with Special Needs to Probate Husband's Incomplete EstateCecil County | Misc: Wills and Estates Client is interested in becoming the administrator of her deceased spouse’s es... Case Details | |||||
Client Needs Help Retrieving Security Deposit from Landlord who Refused to Repair Fire Hazards in UnitMontgomery County | Housing: Private Landlord/Tenant The client’s former landlord is refusing to return the client’s full securit... Case Details | |||||
 Spanish Speaking Attorney Needed to Help Single Mother of Two to Collect Judgment Against Ex-HusbandBaltimore City | Consumer: Collect/Repo/Def/Garnsh The client is a mother of two children and is collecting a judgment against her... Case Details | |||||
Help Displaced Client Recover Security DepositMontgomery County | Housing: Private Landlord/Tenant The client moved into a leased apartment in June of 2022. Upon moving in the cli... Case Details | |||||
Help Draft a WillCecil County | Misc: Wills and Estates 75 year old Cecile County client looking for assistance with drafting a simple w... Case Details | |||||
Unmarried Partner Passed Away and Help Needed to Open an Estate and Access Benefits for Minor ChildBaltimore City | Misc: Wills and Estates 59 year old Baltimore City client needs assistance opening an estate for her dec... Case Details | |||||
Help Needed Drafting New DeedBaltimore City | Housing: Other Housing Client is attempting to qualify for a home improvement grant however she is havi... Case Details | |||||
Section 8 Client Wants Return of Security Deposit After Landlord Did Not Renew LeaseBaltimore City | Housing: Federally Subsidized Housing Client’s landlord gave notice that client’s lease would not be renewed as la... Case Details | |||||
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Help NeededBaltimore County | Consumer: Bankruptcy (Filed)/Debtor Relief Baltimore County client is a good candidate for a chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Client h... Case Details | |||||
PG County Client Needs Help Transferring Home to an Irrevocable TrustPrince George's County | Housing: Homeownership/Real Property (Not Foreclosure) Client resides in a home that is currently titled to him and his mother as a Joi... Case Details | |||||
Client Seeking to Remove Name from Deed in Order to Obtain BenefitsPrince George's County | Housing: Homeownership/Real Property (Not Foreclosure) Client has applied for and secured subsidized housing but has been informed that... Case Details | |||||
Seeking Return of Security DepositSt. Mary's County | Housing: Other Housing St. Mary's County Client seeking return of her security deposit ($1,650). Client... Case Details | |||||
 Client Seeking Divorce From Husband Who Has Left the CountryWashington County | Family: Divorce/Sep./Annul. Washington county client needs help filing for divorce from her husband who is n... Case Details | |||||
Frederick County Mother Needs Help Filing for Custody and Child SupportFrederick County | Family: Custody/Visitation Frederick County Client’s former partner left the client and their children a... Case Details | |||||
Client with Disability Needs Help Filing for Divorce and CustodyCarroll County | Family: Custody/Visitation Client is currently seeking divorce as well as primary custody of the parties ch... Case Details | |||||
Section 8 Client Seeking Assistance with Security Deposit ReturnWashington County | Housing: Federally Subsidized Housing Client is a Section 8 voucher holder who documented their cleaning of the rental... Case Details | |||||
Client Seeking Return of Security Deposit and Prorated RentCarroll County | Housing: Private Landlord/Tenant Client sent the landlord timely notice that client would vacate property. Landlo... Case Details | |||||
Client Seeking Full Custody of ChildrenWashington County | Family: Custody/Visitation Client and former partner previously gave the partner’s mother guardianship ov... Case Details | |||||
Widowed Client Needs Help Getting Name on Deed for HouseBaltimore City | Housing: Homeownership/Real Property (Not Foreclosure) Client’s home is titled under deceased spouse’s name. The home is paid for,... Case Details | |||||
Disabled Client Needs Help Filing For Absolute DivorceBaltimore City | Family: Divorce/Sep./Annul. Client has multiple benign tumors that prevent her from working. Her husband lef... Case Details | |||||
Disabled Charles County Woman Seeking Representation in Divorce (no minor children)Charles County | Family: Divorce/Sep./Annul. Disabled Charles County woman seeking attorney to assist with filing for divorce... Case Details |
How to Take a Case
Step 01
Search
Search for available cases by using a practice area, legal issue, Maryland County, or keyword. An example of a keyword search can include words like "Veteran", "Single Mother", "Children", or "Elderly". You can also use the quick filter option under the search box to find a case that matches your interests and expertise.
Step 02
Select
Once you find a case that matches your interests and expertise, select Case Details for more information about the case. Complete the I'm Interested contact form, then select submit. A Maryland Legal Aid staff member will be notified of your interest in the case.
Step 03
Communicate
A Maryland Legal Aid staff member will contact you within 48 hours with the Client's name, Adverse Party's name, and any further information you may need to complete a conflicts check. You will also receive information regarding Maryland Legal Aid's professional liability insurance, legal training opportunities and options for mentorship, if needed.
Step 04
Help
Thank you for providing essential legal assistance to a vulnerable Marylander. You are making a huge difference in their life. Maryland Legal Aid appreciates your commitment to bridging the access to justice gap.
If you need further assistance or have questions regarding the case acceptance process, please contact our pro bono team.
