Lawyer in the Library
The Enoch Pratt Free Library, in partnership with Maryland Legal Aid, is pleased to offer free one-on-one legal services on a variety of civil issues.
Free Law Services
Lawyer in the Library provides free one-on-one legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include:
- Bankruptcy
- Child custody
- Divorce
- Expungement (removing convictions from criminal records)
- Foreclosure
- Government benefits
- Landlord/tenant
- Wills/tenants
Lawyer in the Library is available to financially eligible individuals. Learn more about Maryland Legal Aid's income guidelines.
Connect In Person
Maryland Legal Aid attorneys, paralegals, law students, and volunteer attorneys will be on site at select branches providing brief, one-on-one advice for a variety of civil legal issues.
Customers are helped on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointments necessary.
Connect Virtually
Lawyer in the Library is available by email at virtualcommunitylawyer@mdlab.org or by phone at (443) 451-2805. Please include your name and legal issue in your email or voicemail, and your message will be returned within 48 hours.
