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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

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Being Removed from Tax Sale Does Not Remove Your Debt

Baltimore City holds its annual tax sale each May. For the past three years, shortly before the tax sale, the Read More

Chris Sweeney Speaks to WBAL-TV on What You Need to Know Before Recreational Marijuana Takes Effect

Check out this WBAL interview with MVLS' Workforce Development Manager Chris Sweeney, who discusses what changes will be taking effect Read More

Events

Guests at Celebrate Pro Bono 2022
Celebrate Pro Bono

Join us on Tuesday, October 17 at 6:30pm for Celebrate Pro Bono. Tickets and sponsorships available now!

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