Established in 1911, Maryland Legal Aid is a statewide, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) law firm that advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change. From its 12 offices around the state and through its many community-based clinics, Maryland Legal Aid helps its clients preserve and access safe and affordable housing; maintain custody of their children and be safe from domestic violence; and increase their economic security by defending against consumer debt including foreclosures and tax sales, removing barriers to employment and accessing critical income supports such as Medicaid, SNAP, unemployment, and other vital public benefits. Maryland Legal Aid seeks systemic change through impact litigation and storytelling.
Maryland Legal Aid hosts and coordinates weekly and monthly FREE legal clinics with community organizations from around the state. MLA staff, pro bono attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and law students are available on-site to help assist individuals. Find a clinic near you to get help.
For more information, join Celese Fazioli of Maryland Legal Aid for an overview of the free civil legal services provided by Maryland Legal Aid. This presentation, on July 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Maggie Nightingale Library, will focus on those available services that are most relevant to Seniors. Registration is required.
Notice: MLA does not charge clients fees for its services. If you receive an email asking for payment, you should assume it is not legitimate and contact MLA.