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Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

Free Legal Help for Marylanders in Need

Am I Eligible?

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.

Make Sure You Receive A Judicial Reception Invitation

Judicial Reception September 22 5:30-7:30pm

Volunteers – secure your invitation to attend our Judicial Reception in September by taking a case in between June 1st and August 1st. Browse our Pro Bono Portal to find available cases.

Take A Case

Free Legal Help

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Am I Eligible?

See if you qualify for services based on your income and case type.

Check Eligibility

Apply for Help

Phone and online intake are available.

Start Intake

Quien en Somos

Asistencia legal civil a los residentes de Maryland de bajos ingresos sin costo.

Obtener Ayuda

Volunteer Your Time

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Why Volunteer

Providing pro bono representation can make all the difference for someone who would otherwise face their legal issue alone.

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Sign Up

Attorneys and tax professionals can complete a short application to join our panel of volunteers.

Next Steps

Pro Bono Portal

Search available cases by legal issue and location. Take a case by contacting us directly through the Pro Bono Portal.

View Cases

Donate to Support

Make A Gift

You can support free legal help with a tax deductible donation to MVLS today.

Donate

Monthly Giving

Recurring gifts help MVLS plan for the future, and we recognize monthly donors as our Champions for Justice.

Give Monthly

More Ways to Give

Support MVLS through a sponsorship, donor advised fund, IRA, gift of appreciated stock, private grant, or other ways that align with your philanthropic goals.

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Community

Community Outreach is Critical to our Mission

Community engagement is identified in our mission because it a key element to our 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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