CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: Physical offices ar closed. Intakes are accepted via web or phone only. Offers a website with information about various civil matters and issues that may affected by the coronavirus such as housing laws, family laws, and consumer laws. It provides general information concerning rights and responsibilities. It is not intended as a substitute for specific legal advice. Information on this page will be updated as information changes and becomes available. If someone is in need of legal assistance, they can apply online or call their local office for assistance. https://www.mdlab.org/covid-19-information/covid-19-legal-information-resources/
LEGAL: Provides free, civil legal assistance to eligible persons. Helps with most civil (non-criminal) legal problems. Including but not limited to family and domestic, children in need of assistance (CINA), housing problems (including mortgage foreclosure counseling and representation), employment issues, public benefits, consumer problems and senior hotline in respect to mortgage or bankruptcy. Also assists disadvantaged elderly with benefit problems, landlord/tenant issues, bankruptcy, utility turn-offs, and nursing home problems. Also, provides assistance with expungements. Workshops are usually held in libraries.
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Agency: Maryland Legal Aid Bureau
Languages Available: Language line.
Payment Description: None.
Intake and Eligibility: Low-income, individuals/families, abused/neglected children, older adults and victims of domestic violence. No income restrictions for seniors 60+.
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