Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Washington County (Hagerstown), Maryland
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Washington County (Hagerstown): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Washington County (Hagerstown)
- Maryland Legal Aid - Midwestern Maryland Office — Serves Frederick, Carroll and Washington counties. 22 S. Market St., Suite 11, Frederick, MD 21701; (301) 694-7414; statewide intake (888) 465-2468.
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
Maryland Access to Counsel in Evictions Program (created by the General Assembly in 2021) gives eligible tenants access to lawyers in eviction and subsidy-termination cases; it began in some jurisdictions July 1, 2022 with statewide implementation targeted for October 1, 2025. For help, call 2-1-1 and say you need legal help with an eviction case. 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.