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Community Legal Services of Prince George's County provides civil legal assistance to low-income persons of Prince George's County through a panel of pro bono and reduced-fee attorneys.
- Lawyer Referral Program
Persons with civil legal matters in Prince George's County may apply for a lawyer to represent them. Clients are screened for income eligibility and the facts of the case are reviewed. Intake Line:
240-391-6370 or 240-391-6395
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Hearing impaired clients can reach us via:
Maryland Relay System
1-800-735-2258
Staff members speak English and Spanish. Proof of financial eligibility is required. Legal matters handled include divorce, custody, visitation, guardianship, wills, bankruptcy chapter 7, defense of suits in tort or contract, some landlord-tenant cases, etc. A fee of $25 - $35 is required for processing an application.
- Foreclosure Prevention Program
Our Foreclosure Prevention Program seeks to assist homeowners at risk of losing their homes due to foreclosure with an opportunity to maintain their home. Volunteer attorneys will help eligible homeowners with loss mitigation, including negotiations of payments, forbearance, and/or modification plans.
Intake Line:
240-391-6413
Monday and Friday
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
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Bankruptcy Program
We refer bankruptcy cases to volunteer attorneys. We handle Chapter 7 only. A fee of $25 is required for processing an application. Clients must meet Maryland Legal Services Corporation income guidelines (calculated on 50% of Maryland median household income). Income is based on the average monthly income for the previous six months. Client's assets must be less than $2,000.00 not including residential house equity. Clients may not own real property other than the residence in which they or their spouse resides.
Intake Line:
240-391-6370 or 240-391-6395
Monday through Friday
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Community Legal Services is moving our administrative office effective May 14, 2012. Our clinics remain open at all locations.
Administrative office
6301 Ivy Lane, Suite 720
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Client lines: 240-391-6370 or 240-391-6395
Foreclosure clients: 240-391-6413
Fax: 240-391-6356
Executive Director: Jessica Quincosa
E-Mail: quincosa@clspgc.org
Web site: www.clspgc.org
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