Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) removes barriers to justice through free civil legal help, community engagement, and advocacy for equitable laws. Our vision is for a fair legal system that is free of injustice and equitably serves underrepresented Marylanders. Each eligible individual client is matched with a volunteer lawyer who has the appropriate skills and expertise to provide quality representation. With a volunteer pool of over 1,000 lawyers, MVLS provides services in every jurisdiction in the state. Family Divorce Custody Adoption Guardianship (Adult and Child) Name Changes/Birth Certificate Corrections Unaccompanied Youth Project Housing Landlord/Tenant Disputes Foreclosure & Tax Sale Deed Changes Ground Rent Other property issues Consumer Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) Collections Contract and other consumer disputes Other Expungement/Shielding/Vacatur Income Tax Disputes Estate Planning and Administration (small estates) Uninsured Motorist Tort Non-Profit Organizations