Legal Representation and Advocacy
Program Contact email
Program Contact Phone
410-836-8431
Program Website
SARC Legal Representation
https://www.sarc-maryland.org/get-help/legal-services/
Program uses Language Line (Y/N)
Yes
Program staff provide services in other lanuages
Spanish
Office days/hours
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 (extended hours on Monday and Wednesday until 6)
Description of other
Online helpline chat: https://www.sarc-maryland.org/online-helpline/
Advice/Help Hotline Phone
410-836-8430
Advice/Help Hotline Days/Hours
24/7
Cost or fee (describe)
None
Eligibility-income
No income requirements for Protective Orders. Maryland Legal Services Corporation Guidelines for other services.
Program Description
The Legal Services program at SARC provides a full range of free legal services, including:
- Representation: Free Legal Representation by attorneys in Protective Orders, Peace Orders, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, and Immigration matters
- Advocacy: Civil, criminal, and immigration advocacy and court accompaniment provided by trained staff
- Safety Planning: Individualized safety planning tailored to the legal needs of the client
- Information and Referrals: All clients provided with appropriate information and referrals to other agencies in other areas of law, including but not limited to housing, bankruptcy, and employment.
For an appointment, contact the Legal Services Program at 410-836-8431.
Children (Child Custody, Support, Adoption)
Full Representation
Consumer
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Expungement
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Divorce
Full Representation
Domestic Violence
Full Representation
Employment
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Wills, Estates, Probate
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Housing - General
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Immigration and Citizenship
Full Representation
Housing - Landlord/Tenant
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Se habla Español
Full Representation