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

In the Frederick Courthouse:

Family Law Pro Bono Clinic:

The Family Law Self Help Center appointment line has been suspended until further notice. You will not be able to leave a message on this number. Please contact Maryland Court Help. (Contact information below.)

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.

Lawyers will answer questions on a full range of civil case types handled by both Circuit Courts and District Court. Legal issues include: 

  • Landlord and Tenant Matters
  • Family Law Matters (divorce, custody, child support, and guardianship)
  • Small and Large Claims
  • Expungement and Shielding of Records
  • Consumer Matters (car repossessions, debt collection, and credit card cases)
  • Return of Property (replevin and detinue)
  • Domestic Violence/Peace Orders
  • Foreclosure
Phone: 410-260-1392; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
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 9:30 AM – 4 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