For Legal Help please check the Members Directory or Call the BAFC Lawyer Referral Service at 410-337-9100.

Pandemic Resources Information Sessions

Below you will find links to a recorded program that was presented in February 2021, as well as copies of the slides used and a resource list. 

Resource List

English Resources: Slides | Recording 

Spanish Resources:  Slides | Recording

There are TWO clinics located in the Frederick Courthouse:

Family Law Pro Bono Clinic:

The Frederick County Courthouse also offers a free self-help clinic for income-qualified people involved in a divorce or custody case in Frederick County.  See the flyers below for details.

Self Help English Flyer

Self Help Spanish Flyer

Maryland Court Help Centers:

FREE legal help in civil cases for individuals who do not have a lawyer.  Speak with a lawyer by phone, by chat, or in person.
 
Phone: 410-260-1392; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
 
Chat: https://mdcourts.gov/helpcenter
 
In Person: Frederick County Courthouse, 100 W. Patrick Street, Basement, Frederick, MD 21701; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
 

Maryland Legal Aid:

Individuals seeking pro bono (free) representation in a Frederick County case are encourage to contact Maryland Legal Aid – Midwestern Maryland Office for assistance.  They have an online intake form that can be accessed HERE or you can call or go in person (please see below for hours.)

Address:
22 S. Market ST., STE. 11
Frederick, MD 21701

Local Phone Number: 1-301- 694-7414
Toll Free Phone Number: 1-888-465-2468
Fax: (301) 698-263

Walk-In Intake Hours: 
Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 5 PM
(Please allow 30 minutes to conduct an intake.)

Telephone Intake Hours: 
Monday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PMThursday 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM