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Until Filled
Prince George's County
Housing - Eviction Prevention; Provide Direct Representation + more...
Community Legal Serivces of Prince George’s County, Inc., is seeking attorneys to provide representation to tenants at their Failure to Pay Rent hearings through our same-day tenant representation program. Stipends are available. CLS provides training, malpractice insurance coverage, mentoring, and support to our volunteers. Out-of-state attorneys are welcomed. CLS and the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland have put together a training on how to represent tenants in Prince George’s County rent court. This training includes Landlord/Tenant rules and perspectives, issue spotting in Failure to Pay Rent complaints, and practical advice for handling cases.
If you wish to take this training, have questions about the program, or want to sign up to represent tenants at their rent court hearings, please contact Kayla Williams, Esq. at williams@clspgc.org. Participating attorneys must commit to volunteer to staff two clinics or take two landlord/tenant cases within one year of completing the training.
Until Filled
Harford County
- Public Service Jobs -
The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center, Inc. (SARC) is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to manage the immigration representation project and provide representation to survivors in divorce and/or custody cases. This position will also assist with protection orders, as needed. Immigration cases include VAWA self-petitions, U-VISAs, T-VISAs, Asylum, and related petitions.
SARC is a non-profit organization providing hope and resources to victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking in Harford County, MD for over 35 years. SARC’s Legal Services Program provides representation to victims in family and immigration proceedings.
This Baltimore-based CDC requests the assistance of legal counsel to submit an Offer and Compromise to the IRS. The client is ready and able to settle so that it can continue its great work in the community.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Pro Bono Coordinator Amy Yontef-McGrath by email at amy@communitylaw.orgor by phone at (410) 366-0922 x 115.
Until Filled
- Remote -; Baltimore City + more...
Expungement Clinic; Provide Direct Representation
Assist PASS Maryland with providing legal representation for eligible clients in need of expungement for the purposes of promoting self- sufficiency.
Each Tue (9:30 am - 1 pm); 1st Thur each month (5 to 7:30 pm)
- Remote -; - Statewide -
Provide Brief Advice by Phone; Staff a hotline or online chat
The Women’s Law Center of Maryland operates an Employment Law Hotline every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 am to 1 pm, and on the first Thursday of every month, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. We are seeking more volunteers on the hotline, hoping you will take 2-4 shifts a year. Volunteers need some experience in employment law, so you can screen the calls effectively. For attorneys new to employment law, you can view an online training on Employment Law 101 through the following link. The shift can be done from your office (or anywhere with a phone). You are eligible to receive referrals of cases that come in through the hotline, if desired.
If you would like to volunteer, call 410-321-8761 or download a volunteer application. For more information, call Lynette Whitfield at 410-321-8761 or email at lwhitfield@wlcmd.org.
Until Filled
- Statewide -; Baltimore City + more...
Judicare (Family Law); Provide Direct Representation
House of Ruth is looking for experienced family law lawyers who have handled protective cases before to represent clients. House of Ruth will provide malpractice insurance.
To learn more about pro bono service in consumer protection in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County, contact PBRC’s Consumer Protection Program at:
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
Katherine S. Davis, Esq.
Director – Courtroom Advocacy Project (CAP)
443.703.3049
kdavis@probonomd.org
Tuesday, 12pm-1pm
- Remote -; Harford County
Provide Brief Advice by Telephone (Preset times)
HCBF is seeking volunteer attorneys to assist with their weekly legal advice clinic held each Tuesday from noon-1pm via telephone. Call HCBF, 410-836-0123, for available time slots. Areas of law include family, employment, criminal, estates and wills, and civil.
Ongoing
- Statewide -
Provide Direct Representation
DRM, a private, non-profit law firm, is a leader in disability rights and the Congressionally-mandated Protection and Advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities in Maryland. We provide free legal services and advocacy to persons with disabilities in Maryland. DRM envisions a world where people with disabilities are fully included in the workplace, neighborhoods and all aspects of community life. Our mission is to work with people with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of community life, and champion their rights to self-determination, dignity, equality, opportunity, and freedom from discrimination and harm.
Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; the third Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Remote -; Anne Arundel County
Remote Brief Advice
Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Issues that may be addressed include:
Debt and bankruptcy
Landlord/Tenant questions
Real estate
Employment and wage claim issues
Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes
Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills
“Ask a Lawyer in the Library” is held every Wednesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and on the third Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
To learn more about this event and to register, please visit the link here.
Until Filled
- Remote -; Baltimore City
Provide Direct Representation
SLS is seeking volunteer lawyers to advise clients on a variety of consumer debt and bankruptcy issues. During this time of financial uncertainty, many seniors are unable to make ends meet. They need your legal advice about issues like:having a judgment entered against them, defending against harassing collections efforts, negotiating a settlement with their creditors, considering bankruptcy, and more.
Interested lawyers can contact Jacqueline A. Jones at 410-396-5605 and/or jjones@baltimorebar.org.
Until Filled
- Remote -; Baltimore City
Provide Direct Representation; Remote Brief Advice
CHANA, a program of the Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, provides crisis intervention, education and consultation, and advocates for community awareness, safety and healing. With your help, we envision an aware and responsive community where all individuals are empowered to live with security and self-determination.
CHANA is looking for volunteers to provide consultations and representation to domestic violence, sexual abuse and elder abuse clients in the areas of family, tax, employment, bankruptcy, guardianship law. Lawyers with experience working with victims and survivors of trauma preferred.
DVS Legal Services is looking for volunteers to represent victims of domestic violence in protective order hearings. DVS will provide insurance for the cases and some mentoring. Experience with these types of cases is preferred.
Recognizing that young people convicted of serious crimes are capable of changing and safely rejoining society, the Maryland General Assembly in April 2021 enacted the Juvenile Restoration Act (JRA). Effective October 1, 2021, this act allows people who have served at least 20 years of a sentence for a crime committed when they were under the age of 18 to file a motion asking the court to reduce their sentence. In light of the number of people who will need legal assistance, the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is recruiting and training private attorneys who are willing to represent one or more people pro bono in their effort to obtain their freedom.
Mid–Shore Pro Bono is currently accepting calls for civil legal assistance, especially older people in need of end of life planning documents, including a medical health directive, will, and power of attorney. We need volunteer lawyers to provide remote legal assistance including counseling calls and document preparation.
Remote Brief Advice; Staff a hotline or online chat
Volunteers are needed in multiple subject areas, including family law, landlord-tenant, debt collection, peace and protective orders, expungement, and foreclosure. You can assist unrepresented individuals by providing online live chat legal help from the comfort of your office or home! Training on MCLA’s online live chat legal services will take place via webinar.
Judicare (Family Law); Provide Direct Representation
TurnAround, Inc. is looking for experienced family law and civil lawyers who can assist with protective orders, divorce/custody, landlord/tenant and employment matters. TurnAround provides comprehensive services to survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence and human trafficking. TurnAround is unable to provide malpractice insurance.
Community Law Center provides legal services to communities and nonprofit organizations throughout Maryland to promote stronger nonprofits and more vibrant neighborhoods. Our Pro Bono Program matches volunteer lawyers with nonprofits seeking assistance on legal matters.
For more information and to register for our pro bono program, please visit the following link.
Ongoing
- Remote -; - Statewide -
Judicare (Family Law); Provide Direct Representation + more...
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service MVLS offers mentorship, malpractice insurance, and trainings. Take on a full representation case, provide help through a legal clinic, or accept a reduced fee family law case through Judicare. Learn new areas of law, meet leaders in the field, and gain valuable courtroom experience while making a difference. MVLS clients need the legal help you can provide to win their struggles against instability and poverty.
Help low income Marylanders with the Montgomery County Bar Foundation. To access information pertaining to the Pro Bono Program: https://www.barmont.org/general/custom.asp?page=116. You can direct any questions to Deborah Mantilla Craven, Pro Bono Program Coordinator, at Debbie@mcbfprobono.org or 301.762.5831.
Ongoing
Baltimore City; Baltimore County
Housing - Eviction Prevention; Rent Court
To learn more about pro bono service in eviction prevention in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, contact PBRC’s Tenant Volunteer of the Day Program at:
Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
Katherine S. Davis, Esq.
Director – Courtroom Advocacy Project (CAP)
443.703.3049
kdavis@probonomd.org
Ongoing
Anne Arundel County; Baltimore City + more...
Judicare (Family Law); Provide Direct Representation
MVLS Volunteer Attorney Obligations
Attorney must execute the Judicare contract.
Absent exceptional circumstances, attorney must represent client through the life of the case, even after a Judicare case has exceeded the maximum reimbursement of hours.
Representation includes entering appearance in the client’s legal action.
Attorney may not charge the Client legal fees for legal work provided.
Attorney is not obligated to pay any filing fees or other court costs on behalf of the client. Attorney must seek to have fees waived by the court.
Attorney should submit reimbursement for litigation expenses to PBRC, and any remaining expenses should be paid by the client.
Litigation Expenses. Requests for litigation reimbursement need to be submitted to the Pro Bono Resource Center. To get more information or the required forms, visit www.probonomd.org/litigation-fund-policy.
Attorney Payment
Complete instructions are included in the Judicare contract.
An attorney is paid $100 per hour up to a maximum of 30 hours ($3,000) per case for legal services provided.
Judicare funds can only be used for legal services. It does not include other staff work, fees, travel time, etc.
Invoices
Invoices should be submitted quarterly during representation. Invoices must specify name of client, case number, and a description of legal services provided with the dates and time of service in 10 minute increments.
Request for payment must include:
Detailed invoice
Case Update or Closure form
If case is closed –Any final legal documents (court order, etc.)
Payments are generally provided within 30 days of submission.
The final $500 in fees will be held until the case is closed.
Questions?
Margaret Henn, Director of Program Management, 443-451-4067 or mhenn@mvlslaw.org Makeisha Gibson, Senior Paralegal, 443-451-4072 or mgibson@mvlslaw.org
Ongoing
Baltimore County
Judicare (Family Law); Provide Direct Representation
Do you have more than three years of family law experience?
Are you an attorney who would like to handle a Judicare case (contested custody) in Baltimore County at a reduced fee? Download a volunteer application.
Judicare (Family Law); Provide Direct Representation
Do you have more than three years of family law experience?
Are you an attorney who would like to handle a Judicare case (family law) in Allegany County at a reduced fee? Please call Allegany Law at 301-722-3390.
Judicare (Family Law); Provide Direct Representation
Do you have more than three years of family law experience?
Are you an attorney who would like to handle a Judicare case (family law) in Prince George’s County at a reduced fee? Fill out a volunteer application.