MARYLAND VOLUNTEER LAWYERS SERVICE INC
Programs
Pro Bono Legal Assistance Program
MVLS PROVIDES LEGAL HELP IN A BROAD RANGE OF CIVIL LEGAL MATTERS INCLUDING BANKRUPTCY, CONSUMER DEBT, CRIMINAL RECORD RELIEF, FORECLOSURE, FAMILY LAW, ESTATE PLANNING, TAX AND MORE. LAST YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE PRO BONO PROGRAM MATCHED OVER 3,400 LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME CLIENTS WITH ATTORNEYS AND TAX PROFESSIONALS FOR FREE REPRESENTATION IN CIVIL CASES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS MORE THAN 1,100 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS ON ITS PANEL AND EMPLOYS STAFF ATTORNEYS WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE IN SEVERAL LEGAL AREAS TO SUPPORT THEIR PRO BONO EFFORTS. MVLS RECRUITS VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE BAR, INCLUDING SMALL AND SOLO FIRMS, LARGE LAW FIRMS, CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, AND FROM ACCOUNTING FIRMS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.7MThe Judicare Project
THE JUDICARE PROJECT IS A FAMILY LAW REDUCED-FEE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD BE UNABLE TO AFFORD REPRESENTATION IN HIGH CONFLICT FAMILY LAW CASES. THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS THIS PROJECT IN 15 MARYLAND COUNTIES AND BALTIMORE CITY. EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEER LAWYERS ARE PAID $120/HOUR FOR UP TO 35 HOURS TO RESOLVE THESE DIFFICULT CASES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, OUR JUDICARE PANEL ATTORNEYS CLOSED 134 CASES, PRIMARILY INVOLVING CONTESTED CUSTODY THAT DIRECTLY BENEFITED 436 FAMILY MEMBERS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$493.7KMy Home, My Deed, My Legacy Campaign
AS MVLS CONTINUES ITS LEADERSHIP IN HELPING MARYLANDERS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY, OUR FOCUS HAS TURNED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. THE ADVANCED PLANNING CAMPAIGN EDUCATES MARYLANDERS ABOUT THE NEED TO EXECUTE PROPER ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS SO THEY CAN PASS THEIR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET, THEIR HOME, TO THE NEXT GENERATION. THIS PROGRAM COMBATS GENERATIONS OF WEALTH EXTRACTION FROM COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, MANY OF WHOM HAD NOT ENGAGED IN ESTATE PLANNING AND HAD LOST THEIR HOMES TO TAX SALE OR FORECLOSURE. THE MY HOME, MY DEED MY LEGACY CAMPAIGN BUILDS UPON THIS WORK AND PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF ESTATE PLANNING AND DEED DISENTANGLEMENT TO CLIENTS WHO WERE TRADITIONALLY DENIED ACCESS TO JUSTICE. IN FY23, MVLS HANDLED 466 ESTATES AND DEEDS CASES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2022 – Jun 30, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$374.9K
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