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

SELF-HELP BANKRUPTCY CLASS

Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy on your own? Get some legal guidance in our self-help bankruptcy class, led by an experienced bankruptcy attorney. $30 fee covers cost of materials. To register, call 410-547-6537 between 9 am - 1 pm Monday-Thursday.

MANAGING NONPROFIT PERSONNEL IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES

Thurs. Dec. 3

10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Free seminar for nonprofit professionals sponsored by DLA Piper and Pfizer

at DLA Piper, 6225 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209.

To register, email registerbaltimore@dlapiper.com

INFORMATION FOR RENTERS

Learn about new rights for renters who are living in a home facing foreclosure.

ANNUAL BENEFIT
Learn about the success of our Pro Bono Downs Event. We want to thank our

generous sponsors and donors.

PUBLICATION
2008 Annual Report

MVLS NEWSLETTER
Summer 2009 Newsletter

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.