Free Legal Clinics

  • Family Law Clinic for the Self-Represented

    We operate a walk-in clinic in the Courthouse in Upper Marlboro for persons representing themselves in family law, domestic violence, guardianship of disabled adults, small claims, and tenant matters. CLS provides free legal advice only! CLS lawyers may not represent you! Staff members speak English and Spanish, and the Courthouse is wheelchair accessible.

    • The clinic operates on a first-come-first-served basis
    • Sign-in begins at 9:00 am, Monday – Thursday
    • Morning Session: first nine (9) people
    • Afternoon Session: second nine (9) people
    • Friday: 9:00 – 12:00 noon Only!

     

    • Courthouse – Room 2435
    • 14735 Main Street
    • Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

 

  • Langley Park Family Law Clinic

    CLS provides brief legal advice and information for Spanish speaking clients. We also provide translation of court documents. Income eligible clients, including domestic violence victims, may be referred to a lawyer through this program.

    • The clinic operates on a first-come-first-basis!
    • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
    • Doors open at 9:00 am
    • We assist the first fourteen (14) people

     

    • Community Oriented Policing Station
    • 8011 New Hampshire Avenue
    • Langley Park, MD 20783

     

    For more information about this program, please call 301-864-8353, ext. 14.

  • Worker’s Rights Law Clinic

    CLS provides brief legal advice in employment law matters and assistance in collecting unpaid wages. Cases involving employment discrimination will be referred to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at 1-800-699-4000, or the Human Relations Commission at 301-883-6170.

    • The clinic operates on a first-come-first-served basis!

      Note: If you are part of a group, you must still sign-in INDIVIDUALLY for one of the available slots per day. If you are not signed in, you will not be seen.

    • Tuesdays, doors open at 9:00 am and we assist the first 10 people!
    • Thursdays, doors open at 8:00 am and we assist the first 14 people!

     

    • Community Oriented Policing Station
    • 8011 New Hampshire Avenue
    • Langley Park, MD 20783

     

    For more information about this program, please call 301-864-8353, ext. 15.

  • Oxon Hill Law Clinic

    CLS provides brief legal advice to litigants who are not represented by a lawyer. The services are provided by volunteer attorneys. This clinic operates by appointment only.

    Appointment line: 301-864-8353, ext. 13