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AM CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Dedicated to freedom to speak, print and assemble; the right to privacy; separation of church and state; voting rights; and due process of law.
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410.889.8555
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EEOC (EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION)
Investigates charges of discrimination in employment based on age, color, sex, religion, national origin, retaliation, and disability.
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1.800.669.4000
410.962.3932
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FAMILY LAW/LEGAL FORMS HOTLINE
Tuesday and Wednesday 9 AM-12:30 PM, Thursday 9 AM - 4 PM. Free information to income eligible MD residents who have a family law problem.
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1.800.818.9888
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI)
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410.838.4349
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HARFORD COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION
Lawyer Referral Service
5 N. Main Street
Suite 200
Bel Air MD 21014
- Civil pro bono placement based on income and case type.
- Civil reduced fee placement based on income and case type.
- Brief legal advice.
- Criminal reduced fee program (referrals from public defender's office).
- Referrals to attorneys concentrating in areas specific to client needs (fees to be arranged directly between client and attorney).
- Cosponsor bankruptcy classes with Legal Aide Bureau (income and case type eligibility).
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410.836.0123 (Message Only)
Fax: 410.836.7117
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HC CIRCUIT COURT
20 W. Courtland Street
Bel Air MD 21014
Hours of Operation: 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
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410.638.3426
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HC DISTRICT COURT
2 South Bond Street
Bel Air MD 21014-3737
Hours of Operation - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except legal Holidays
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410.836.4545
1.800.735.2258 TTY
1.800.943.6344
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HC OFFICE OF HUMAN RELATIONS
112 Hays Street
Bel Air MD 21014
Investigates cases of alleged discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, administration of justice, and related areas. Also deals with alleged sexual harassment. Call for appointment.
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410.638.3327
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HC PUBLIC DEFENDER
Provides lawyers to defend low-income individuals in criminal and serious motor vehicle violations.
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410.879.4500
410.836.4880
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HC STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Circuit Court Building
20 W. Courtland Street
Bel Air MD 21014
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410.638.3500
410.879.3204
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LEGAL AID BUREAU, INC.
Harford and Cecil County Office
5 North Main Street
Suite 200
Bel Air MD 21014-2955
A private, non-profit law firm which provides legal services for low-income individuals and families. Does not handle criminal or fee-generating cases.
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410.836.8202
Fax: 410-836-7117
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LEGAL AID BUREAU, INC.
Maryland Senior Legal Hotline
Free legal advice and referrals for seniors aged 60 and older.
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1.800.896-4213, x7750
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LEGAL FORMS HELPLINE
Provides free information to people who are filing a family law case without a lawyer. The Helpline is operated by the Family Law Center of the Women's Law Center of MD, Inc. Call Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9AM - 12:30PM or Thursday 9AM - 4PM.
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1-800-818-9888
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MARYLAND BAR ASSOCIATION
60+ Legal Program
Assists low income seniors with certain legal services, such as the writing of a will. Income eligibility applies.
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410.951.7777
1.800.999.8904
1.800.458.5340 TTY
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MARYLAND STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
Can provide legal assistance to people who cannot afford to pay for legal help.
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1.800.492.1964
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MD DIVISION OF PAROLE AND PROBATION
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410.836.4651
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NAACP (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE)
The NAACP is an inter-racial civil rights organization made up of various ethnic groups dedicated to the preservation of equal rights for all Americans and unity to preserve the Constitution of the USA. Call for further information.
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410.734.6448
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NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
Handles complaints from citizens who feel their union is not fairly representing them or is discriminating against them.
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410.962.2822
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SARC, INC.
Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center
- 24-Hour Helpline: Confidential Helpline staffed by trained domestic and sexual violence counselors.
- Companion Services: Accompaniment to the hospital and/or police station for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
- Victim's Counseling: Individual counseling and crisis intervetion for female, male and child victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Group counseling available for adults molested as children, sexually abusive relationships, rape survivors, and domestic violence victims.
- Safehouse Services: Confidentially located safehouse for victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children.
- Perpetrator's Counseling: Group counseling for perpetrators of domestic violence.
- Legal Advocacy & Representation: Advocacy and/or court accompaniment for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Legal representation for Protective Orders and Emergency Custody Hearings, along with other civil remedies.
- Professional Training & Education: Training, presentations and community education on both domestic and sexual violence.
- Information and Referrals
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410.836.8430 24 Hour Helpline
410.836.8431
410.879.3486
Nights, Saturday & Sunday:
410.838.1588
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STEPHANIE ROPER FOUNDATION, INC.
Crime Victim Legal Advocacy
This foundation provides information, support and assistance to crime victims and their families: General advice/direct assistance, legal help, free information and guidance, free legal representation.
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1.877.842.8461
301.952.0063
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