Find Legal Aid in Riverdale, MD: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Riverdale, Maryland, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.

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  Community Legal Services of Prince George's County, Inc. Email Website Learn more PO Box 374
  Riverdale, MD - 20737
  (240) 391-6370
  Community Legal Services (CLS) of Prince George's County, Inc., is a non-profit organization established to provide quality civil legal services to indigent persons in Prince George's County. We provide free legal advice, free or reduced legal representation, and legal education to low income persons in Prince George's County. Lawyer Referral Program Intake Line Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 noon 240-391-6370, ext. 1 Foreclosure Intake Line Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. 240-391-6370, ext. 2 ...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Riverdale, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Riverdale.

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  Arc of the District of Columbia Email Website Learn more 415 Michigan Avenue, NE
  Washington, DC - 20017
  (202) 636-2950
  The Arc of DC advocates for the rights and full community participation of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with our network of members, we improve systems of supports and services, connect families, inspire communication and influence public policy. This group does not provide legal representation in court. ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 5 miles from Riverdale
  

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  Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center Email Website Learn more 1627 K Street, NW
  Washington, DC - 20006
  (202) 393-3572
  The APALRC advocates for the legal and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans in the D.C. metropolitan region through Community Legal Education, Legal Services and Advocacy. By establishing the Multilingual Legal Helpline and the Legal Interpreter Project, the APALRC utilizes the bilingual resources in the Asian American community in Metro-D.C. to provide a linguistic and cultural bridge between the client community and legal services. The APALRC currently provides a range of legal services on various legal matters, including abuse prevention and family law, immigration, housing, employment,...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 8 miles from Riverdale
  

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  Route 1 Legal PC Email Website Learn more 5845 Richmond Highway
  Alexandria, VA - 22303
  (703) 962-7286
  Sliding Scale. Route 1 Legal is a non-profit law firm dedicated to serving Justice Gap clients. Offer an income-based sliding-scale hourly fee for those who make too much money to qualify for civil legal aid or criminal public defenders. We seek only to generate enough fees to cover operating expenses, and no lawyer is paid more than the standard for legal aid attorneys. ...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 14 miles from Riverdale
  

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  Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Email Website Learn more 201 North Charles Street
  Baltimore, MD - 21201
  (410) 539-6800
  Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service is a private, non-profit legal services provider established in 1981 to help meet the need for civil legal services in Maryland. Our mission is to provide quality civil legal assistance to Marylanders with limited income at low or no cost. Our pro bono program serves Marylanders in Central Maryland, the Lower Shore, and Western Maryland. We'll confirm your income falls within our guidelines when you apply. Household income may not exceed 50% of the Maryland median income. Intake hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We understand these...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 28 miles from Riverdale
  

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  HopeWorks of Howard County Email Website Learn more 5457 Twin Knolls Road
  Columbia, MD - 21045
  (410) 997-0304
  The HopeWorks Legal Department is here to provide civil legal services to victims of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and child abuse. Our services include brief advice, information and referrals, representation and consultation in peace and protective order matters, crime victims rights, divorce, custody, and other family law proceedings. We also provide consultation and accompaniment with survivors in criminal cases. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 24 HOUR SEXUAL, DATING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE | If you have questions about what you have...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 18 miles from Riverdale
  

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Maryland Bar.

Maryland Cities

• Annapolis (1)
• Baltimore (6)
• Bel Air (1)
• Columbia (1)
• Cumberland (1)
• Easton (3)
• Ellicott City (1)
• Frederick (1)
• Hughesville (1)
• Landover (1)
• Riverdale (1)
• Rockville (1)
• Salisbury (1)
• Silver Spring (1)
• Towson (2)

Prince Georges County

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