Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Maryland. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income Marylanders statewide in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys for free legal representation in civil matters.
Visit Website →Offers free legal services through volunteer attorneys for low-income individuals in the Baltimore area.
Visit Website →The state's largest provider of free civil legal services, serving low-income residents across all 24 jurisdictions.
Visit Website →Recruits and trains volunteer attorneys to provide free legal help to low-income Marylanders.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Maryland (formerly Court of Appeals) is the court of last resort. The Appellate Court of Maryland (formerly Court of Special Appeals) handles intermediate appeals. Circuit Courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction in each county and Baltimore City. District Courts handle minor civil and criminal cases statewide.
Limits security deposits to two months' rent and requires landlords to return deposits within 45 days, held in separate escrow accounts.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.
Prohibits unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices under Commercial Law Article, Title 13.
Requires employers with 15+ employees to provide paid sick leave and employers with fewer to provide unpaid sick leave.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, and disability.
Prohibits unfair, abusive, and deceptive trade practices with enforcement by the Attorney General and private right of action.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
1-800-634-3577
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Implementation of Maryland's paid family and medical leave program with employer and employee contribution requirements.
Continued rollout of recreational cannabis regulations including consumer protections and expungement provisions.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years (5 years from discovery)
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $34-$42 (claims up to $5,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $185-$300
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $165-$215
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide free civil legal services for low-income Marylanders in housing, family, consumer, and public benefits matters.
Visit Website →Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys for civil legal matters.
Visit Website →Legal services for immigrants and low-income communities in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area.
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