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

CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY CLASS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS

On Thursday, August 12 from 9 - 11 am, MVLS will offer a Self-Help Bankruptcy Class for people who want to file for bankruptcy on their own. A bankruptcy attorney will teach the basics of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Participants are given training materials and blank forms to complete at home, and a volunteer lawyer will then review the forms at no charge. To register, call 443-451-4072 or 410-547-6537. Click here for more information.

SAVE THE DATE - CELEBRATE PRO BONO ON OCT. 26

MVLS, Leadership in Public Service, University of Maryland School of Law, and MPILP invite our volunteers, donors and friends to our "Celebrate Pro Bono Recognition Reception" on October 26, 6-8 pm, at Westminster Hall. Click here for more information.

MVLS BENEFIT 2010

See photos from our recent benefit, Play for Pro Bono!

SPRING NEWSLETTER

Read our latest newsletter to find out what's happening at MVLS.

MVLS IN THE NEWS

Read the March 21st Daily Record article about Ober Kaler's new partnership with MVLS' medical-legal project.

2009 MVLS ANNUAL REPORT

Click here to see our 2009 Annual Report.

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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.