Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects low-income Marylanders in need of civil legal assistance with pro bono attorneys. Individuals can call during intake hours, Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm, to describe their civil legal problems to an intake paralegal. If the caller qualifies based on income and type of legal issue, we will match the client with an attorney who has expertise in the areas of need. MVLS also provides free legal assistance to nonprofits working to strengthen low-income communities in Maryland.

Spotlight

Congratulations To Our 2009 Pro Bono Award Winners

Ober Kaler
Law Firm of the Year

Senator Benjamin Cardin
Winnie Borden Pro Bono Leadership Award

Melanie Murray Mfume
Volunteer of the Year

Lawrence Coppel
Leadership Award

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland
Debtor Assistance Project
Special Project Award

University of MD School of Law Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Partnership Award

Alan J. Belsky
C. Christopher Brown
Constance M. Hare
Mary T. Keating
Christopher R. Rahl
Steven D. Silverman
James L. Wiggins
Ten Year Award

Workplace Campaigns

Make a donation to MVLS using the corresponding campaign numbers:

United Way of Central MD 2420
Maryland Charity Campaign 1215
Combined Charity Campaign 2420

What’s New

MVLS ANNUAL BENEFIT - PLAY FOR PRO BONO! March 25, 6-9 pm
Join us for an evening of fun and games, while supporting MVLS. Click here for invitation and reply card. For more information, email mvls@mvlslaw.org. We hope to see you there!

FAMILY LAW TRAINING FOR ATTORNEYS - APRIL 20
Learn the basics of how to handle a family law case. Co-sponsored by Community Legal Services. Presenters are Barbara Jorgenson, Esq. and Hon. Julia Weatherly. Click here for more information and to register.

MARCH 17 TAX CONTROVERSY TRAINING FOR ATTORNEYS
Lawyers admitted to practice in Maryland are invited to attend a free seminar on handling IRS tax controversies for low income clients. Attendees must commit to handling one pro bono tax matter. Mentors and malpractice insurance provided. Click here to register.

WEBINARS FOR NONPROFITS
Nonprofit executives are invited to join us for a series of free webinars on nonprofit governance and the revised IRS Form 990. Click here for details.

2009 MVLS ANNUAL REPORT
Click here to see our 2009 Annual Report.

MVLS will not hold a tax prep clinic this year. Please call Baltimore CASH Campaign at 410-234-8008 for a referral to a tax site in your area. MVLS will, however, continue to assist clients needing help with IRS tax disputes or back taxes.

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Contact Us

CLIENT INTAKE
(410) 547-6537
(800) 510-0050 (toll free)
Monday through Thursday:
9 am to 1 pm

ADMINISTRATION
(410) 539-6800

MAILING ADDRESS
Maryland Volunteer
Lawyers Service
One North Charles Street
Suite 222
Baltimore, MD 21201

We are a telephone placement service only, and do not accept walk-in clients. If you would like to become a new client, please call our client intake line.