CLS's Lawyer Referral Program provides legal representation to qualified clients. Clients are screened for income eligibility and the facts of the case are reviewed. Assistance is provided in cases involving: divorce, custody, child support, visitation, domestic violence, guardianship, foreclosure prevention, wills, landlord/tenant, unpaid wages, tort defense, bankruptcy, and other non-fee generating civil legal matters. 

Apply for free legal representation by calling our main office or apply on-line. Hotline is available in English and Spanish. Clients are screened for income eligibility and case priority. An application fee $25 is charged for processing the application for the lawyer referral (waivers available).

Apply by phone

• 240-391-6370 • MD Relay 800-735-2258 (TTY)
• Tuesday, Thursday or Friday – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Apply online
Submit your online application any time of the day.