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Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

Free Legal Help for Marylanders in Need

Am I Eligible?

Get Legal Help

If you have a civil legal issue we may be able to help. Find out if you’re eligible and contact our intake team here.

Volunteer

You are the difference between someone having an advocate by their side or facing the legal system alone. Sign up to volunteer, take a case, or access our trainings.

Donate

Help us respond to our clients’ calls for help. Learn more about ways that you can support MVLS.

Mission & Vision

Mission Statement: MVLS removes barriers to justice through free civil legal help, community engagement, and advocacy for equitable laws.

Vision Statement: Our vision is for a fair legal system that is free of injustice and equitably serves underrepresented Marylanders.

Community

Community Outreach

Community engagement is named in our mission because it is a key element of enacting our mission and vision of a fair legal system that is free of injustice and equitably serves underrepresented Marylanders. Community partners are essential to our ability to connect, listen and offer support to the neighborhoods we serve.

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MVLS News

I got a call from Maryland Volunteer Lawyers. They had a mathc, an attorney for me. I will never forget that day. - Natushia Lewis-Smith, MVLS Client
MVLS Had an Attorney for Me

2023 Annual Report Natushia Lewis-Smith called MVLS because she needed help with her divorce.   Family law cases like hers are Read More

The Baltimore Banner
MVLS featured in the Baltimore Banner, “Letters: On Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for volunteer lawyers and tax professionals”

Our incredible Legal Advocate, Antonia Wilson, penned a heartfelt piece for the Baltimore Banner, highlighting the amazing people and reasons Read More

Events

Guests at Celebrate Pro Bono 2022
Celebrate Pro Bono

See photos from our Celebrate Pro Bono event on Tuesday, October 17 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum!

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