Staff Attorney- Protective Order Advocacy & Representation Project (POARP)
This is a full-time litigation position within our POARP project, representing survivors of intimate partner violence in protective order, contempt, and modification hearings. Hearings will primarily be in Carroll and…
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A filmmaker is creating a biographical film about a late musician, and recently received terms from the estate’s lawyers. The filmmaker seeks legal counsel to review and negotiate the contract. Each…
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A nonprofit commissioned a production company (the pro bono client) to make a film. The nonprofit later repurposed and distributed the film, generating revenue. The production company believes the nonprofit owes…
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A writer seeks legal counsel to draft two collaboration agreements related to an upcoming art book and memoir. Each case listed by Maryland Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts has undergone…
Read MoreSIJS (Custody Proceedings in Circuit Court for Montgomery County & I-360 with USCIS) and Removal Proceedings in Immigration Court
Sandra [13] and Emily [11] are sisters from El Salvador. They were abandoned and neglected by their father. They came to the U.S. because their father threatened to take them…
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Georgie is a 12-year-old boy from El Salvador who fled to the U.S. after years of abuse by his father. Upon arrival to the U.S., Georgie was reunited with his…
Read MoreSpecial Immigrant Juvenile Status (I-360 with USCIS), Adjustment of Status, and Removal Proceedings in Immigration Court
Lexi (16) fled Honduras after witnessing her stepfather abuse her mother. Lexi’s biological father left when her mother was pregnant with Lexi. During her trip to the U.S., Lexi was…
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John (13) and Alex (9), brothers from El Salvador, fled to the U.S. after receiving threats from gang affiliates. The children lacked the protection of their father and decided to…
Read MoreSIJS (Custody Proceedings in Circuit Court for Baltimore City), Adjustment of Status (USCIS), and Removal Proceedings in Immigration Court
Leo (16) and Raphie (11) are brothers from Honduras. The children’s father abused their mother and has not financially supported them. Their grandmother severely abused them and forced Leo to…
Read MoreSIJS (Custody Proceedings in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County/USCIS), Adjustment of Status, and Removal Proceedings in Immigration Court
Sergio* is a 10-year-old boy from Honduras who fled to the U.S. to reunite with his mother. His biological father was an abusive alcoholic who provided minimal support to Sergio…
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