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Maryland lawyers donate 1.16 million hours of legal service

Maryland lawyers donated 1,160,906 hours of volunteer or pro bono legal services last year to help the state’s indigent population, an increase of 10,701 hours over the previous year, according to a new report. Read more.

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Maryland Court of Appeals names new clerk

Suzanne C. Johnson has been named clerk of the court by the Maryland Court of Appeals.  Johnson will be sworn in by the governor on December 13, 2018. Read more.

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Talk to a lawyer for free at the Maryland Courts Self-Help Center

Call or chat with a lawyer who can help you represent yourself in your civil case. 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday. Read more.

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Baltimore County next to launch MDEC

Beginning in February 2019, Baltimore County will become the latest jurisdiction to offer Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC).

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People’s Law is a legal information and self-help website maintained by the Maryland State Law Library and supported by Maryland's non-profit legal services providers. Explore People's Law.

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