Resources for Legal Matters in Maryland - Children’s Law Center
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Below is a compilation of organizations that may be able to help with your legal matter in Maryland. Please note, Children’s Law Center does not endorse any of these agencies, and we cannot guarantee that they will be able to accept your case.


Community Legal Services of PG County (CLS)

Divorce, custody, Child support, Visitation, domestic violence, Guardianship, Foreclosure Prevention, Landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, expungements, advance directive, wills

  •  Apply online.
  • Apply by telephone: 240-391-6370 • MD Relay 800-735-2258
    • Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Maryland Legal Aid

Housing, Workers’ Rights, Family Law, Domestic Abuse, Economic Stability/ Support, access to health care, Wills and Estates

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

Housing, Special Education, Income Tax, Family, Estate Planning and Administration, Criminal Record Relief, Consumer

  • Online intake
  • Apply by telephone: (800)-510-0500
    • Monday through Thursday, 9 am – 12 pm

Montgomery County Bar Association

Absolute Divorce, Separation Agreements, Custody, Adoption/Guardianship, Simple Name Changes, Bankruptcy (Simple Chapter 7), Limited Debt Collection Defense, Private Landlord Tenant (Security Deposits Only), Limited Immigration cases (Simple Change of Status), Limited Employment cases (Wage Claims), Wills and Powers of Attorney

  • Apply by telephone: (301) 424-7651
    • Monday – Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm