Lawyer in the Library
The Enoch Pratt Free Library, in partnership with Maryland Legal Aid, is pleased to offer free one-on-one legal services on a variety of civil issues to financially eligible individuals.
Free Law Services
Lawyer in the Library provides free one-on-one legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include:
- Bankruptcy
- Child custody
- Divorce
- Expungement (removing convictions from criminal records)
- Foreclosure
- Government benefits
- Landlord/tenant
- Wills/tenants
Learn more about Maryland Legal Aid's income guidelines.
Connect In Person
Maryland Legal Aid attorneys, paralegals, law students, and volunteer attorneys will be on site at select branches providing brief, one-on-one advice for a variety of civil legal issues.
Customers are helped on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointments necessary.
Submit Forms Online
You can complete a Maryland Legal Aid intake application online or by phone at 1-888-465-2468. Learn more about Maryland Legal Aid's services at mdlab.org.
Submit Forms Online
Social Worker in the Library
Get free, one-on-one advice on a variety of social issues, by online video or telephone.
Government Documents
The Central Library manages the State Publications Depository and Distribution Program, including documents from all State agencies.