Bar Foundation of Montgomery County Pro Bono Program

Programs

Pro Bono Program
The Pro Bono Program is a legal services provider that assists low-income residents of Montgomery County, Maryland in obtaining free legal representation in certain types of civil cases. Clients who qualify based on income can apply to be referred to volunteer private practice attorneys for free legal representation in the areas of absolute divorce, custody, name changes, adoption/guardianship, landlord/tenant (security deposits only), bankruptcy/debt collection matters, wills, powers of attorney, and in limited circumstances immigration and employment cases. Services are offered in Spanish and English.
Target Population : Most vulnerable low-income Montgomery County residents
Intake/Eligibility : Intake is done by calling the intake line. No walk-ins.
Pro Bono Program Legal Clinics
We offer low-income residents of Montgomery Couny, Maryland free one-on-one telephone consultations with attorneys. The in-person evening legal clinics continue to be postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Currently, clients can call the Pro Bono Program intake line to request to be scheduled for a legal advice appointment about a specific legal issue. Attorneys provide information and basic legal advice without any expectation of long-term representation in the areas of absolute divorce, custody, name changes, adoption/guardianship, landlord/tenant (security deposits only), bankruptcy/debt collection matters, wills, powers of attorney, and in limited circumstances immigration and employment cases. Services are offered in Spanish and English.
Target Population : Most vulnerable low-income Montgomery County residents
Intake/Eligibility : Intake is done by calling the intake line. No walk-ins.
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    American Job Center Locations

    Germantown

    Upcounty Regional Services Center*
    12900 Middlebrook Road, First Floor
    Germantown, MD 20874, USA
    Phone: 240.406.5485
    Fax: 301.685.5569
    Germantown@worksourcemontgomery.com

    HOURS OF OPERATION

    Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
    Friday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

    Wheaton

    11510 Georgia Avenue, First Floor
    Wheaton, MD 20902
    Phone: 301.929.6880
    TTY: 301.962.4083
    Wheaton@worksourcemontgomery.com

    HOURS OF OPERATION

    Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
    Friday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

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