Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Baltimore City, Maryland
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Baltimore City: legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Baltimore City
- Maryland Access to Counsel in Evictions (ACE) — Eligible tenants; call 2-1-1 and say you need legal help with an eviction case, or use the online intake.
- Maryland Legal Aid — Free civil legal services for eligible low-income Marylanders; intake 888-465-2468.
- Baltimore City DHCD - Legal Resources for Renters — City list of free legal advice/representation providers (Maryland Legal Aid, Public Justice Center, HPRP, Pro Bono Resource Center Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day, Disability Rights Maryland).
Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
Baltimore City Code Art. 13, Subtitle 6A (Tenants' Right to Counsel in Eviction Cases), § 6A-3: covered individuals are to be offered legal representation from a designated organization in covered eviction-related proceedings, prioritized by lowest income and subject to appropriation. The statewide Maryland ACE program also applies (income at or below 50% of state median; call 211). Source
Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer
If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.