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Referrals | Consumer Law | Criminal Law |Employment and Discrimination Law | Family Law | Housing Law | Other Resources
Referrals for Legal Assistance
The following four referral programs are from the Montgomery County Bar Association.
Lawyer Referral, 301 279-9100
Refers any caller for initial consultation & referral at a fee set by the Bar Association. They connect caller, via conference call, directly with an attorney. After initial consultation, the caller & attorney work out further representation, costs, etc .
Lawyer Referral Reduced Fee Program, 301 279-9100
Refers low-income callers for reduced cost initial consultation & referral at a fee set by the Bar Assoc. They connect caller, via conference call, directly with an attorney willing to offer a reduced fee. After consultation, the caller & attorney work out further representation, costs, etc. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Pro Bono Program, 301 424-7651
Provides free legal representation to low income Mont. Co. residents. Accepts most types of civil cases. Fee-generating cases are not accepted. Apply by telephone.
Legal Clinics of the Pro Bono Program
Free consultation with a lawyer for advice on civil matters for residents of Montgomery County. Do not accept fee-generating cases. Clinics held at:
- TESS Community Service Center, 301 565-7675
8513 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring (1st & 3rd Wed, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
- Spanish Catholic Center, 301 417-9113
117 N. Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg (1st & 3rd Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
- Gilchrist Center For Cultural Diversity, 240 777-4940
11319 Elkin St, Wheaton MD (2nd & 4th Wednesday 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
Legal Aid Bureau
240 314-0370
51 Monroe Street, Suite 1200, Rockville, Maryland 20850
Provides free legal services for domestic, public benefits, housing & consumer law to those with low income and to low income Senior Citizens.
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
1 800 510-0050
Provides free or reduced fee representation to low-income individuals and non-profits throughout Maryland who have civil legal problems.
Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County
301 942-7700
Trained volunteers provide free mediation. Will mediate wide variety of issues.
Diocesan Legal Network
202 628-4263
Catholic Charities of Washington, 924 G Street NW, Washington, DC
Spanish line: 202 772-4325
Volunteer attorneys give free legal help to low-income residents of DC & MD for domestic relations (child custody & support, domestic violence, & divorce, housing, employment, debt/bankruptcy, guardianship, immigration, public benefits, will/probate.
Consumer Law
Montgomery County Office Of Consumer Protection
240 777-3636
Rockville, MD 20850
Helps to resolve consumer complaints occurring in Montgomery County.
Free Financial Counseling & Assistance is available from:
Criminal Law
Office Of The Public Defender
240 773-9601
199-P East Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Represents people with low incomes who have been charged with a crime in Montgomery County.
Lawyer Referral
301 279-9100
Montgomery County Bar Association, Rockville MD
Refers any caller for initial consultation at a fee set by the Bar Association. They connect caller, via conference call, directly with an attorney. After initial consultation the caller will work out further representation, costs, etc. HOURS: Mon – Fri, 9am-12noon and 1pm – 3pm.
Lawyer Referral Reduced Fee Program
301 279-9100
Montgomery County Bar Association, Rockville MD
Refers caller with low income for initial consultation at a reduced fee set by the Bar Association. They connect caller, via conference call, directly with an attorney willing to offer a reduced fee. After initial consultation, the caller will work out further representation, costs, etc. HOURS: Mon – Fri, 9:00 am-12:00 noon and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Employment and Discrimination Law
Legal Program of CASA de Maryland
301 431-4185
734 University Blvd, Silver Spring MD 20903
Represents low-income workers in wage and employment practices disputes.
Maryland Division Of Labor And Industry
1 410 767-2357
1100 North Eutaw St, Room 607, Baltimore MD 21201
Investigates and resolves some types of wage disputes in the State of Maryland. Does not deal with claims for self-employed persons.
Coalition For Fair Contracting
1 800 530-2021
Assists workers having wage issues with contractors having Federal contracts.
Maryland Workers Compensation Commission
1 800 492-0479
In charge of fair implementation of Workers Compensation regulations.
DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES.
Office Of Human Rights Of Montgomery County
240 777-8450
Investigates discrimination cases in Montgomery County.
American Civil Liberties Union, National Capital Area
202 457-0800
Only deals with civil rights cases that will set precedents & have a far-reaching impact.
Family Law
In cases of spousal abuse, the Montgomery County Crisis Center has counseling and assistance. Call 240 777-4000, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Pro Se Project
50 Courthouse Square, Room 207, Rockville MD 20850
Attorneys assist people to represent themselves in domestic cases.
Spanish/English. Mon – Fri 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. First come, first served. No telephone.
Child Support Enforcement Office
1-800-332-6347
51 Monroe Street, Suite 811, Rockville MD 20850
Assists custodial parents in Montgomery County to obtain child support from absent parents.
Child Welfare Services
To report child abuse & neglect, call 240 777-4417.
Maryland People's Law Library
Has a wealth of information on Family Law issues and is especially valuable for those representing themselves in divorce cases. Includes an easy-to-use online tool for completing required forms when you are seeking custody, visitation, or child support..
Housing Law
Montgomery County Office Of Landlord-Tenant Affairs
240 777-3636
100 Maryland Ave, 4th floor, Rockville MD 20850
Help settle disputes between landlords and tenants such as violations of security deposit laws, damage claims, apartment complaints, violations of lease agreements, eviction counseling, etc.
Other Resources
Legal Call Back Program
240 777-8300
Montgomery County Commission for Women
Legal questions are answered by phone on a callback basis.
Maryland Disability Law Center
1 800 233-7201
Assists persons with disabilities with legal issues. Intake Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-12noon. Spanish speakers use extension 242.
Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland
1 800 492-1660
Investigates complaints regarding attorneys.
Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County
301 942-7700
Trained volunteers provide free mediation. Will mediate wide variety of issues. | 
