Resources
On- and Off- Campus Resources
Campus Resources
- STAMP Student Union
- Graduate Student Government
- Graduate Student Life
- International Student & Scholar Services
- Off-Campus Housing Services
- Ombudsperson for Graduate Students
- Office of Belonging and Community
- Residency Reclassification Services
- The Counseling Center
- UMD Resource Directory
- Low-Cost and Free Resources for Graduate Students
Police Emergencies
- call 911 for emergencies
- Campus Police: non-emergency, 301-405-3555
- Prince George's County Police, non-emergency, 301-352-1200
Arrests
- Prince George's County Public Defender: 301-952-2159
- Montgomery County Public Defender: 301-563-8701
- Federal Public Defender: 301-344-0600
- PG County Lawyer Referral: 301-952-1440
- Maryland Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Lawyer Referral Service
Domestic Violence
- UMD's CARE to Stop Violence, Crisis Phone Line: 301-741-3442
- Prince George's County Court Commissioner, 301-298-4250 (Hyattsville)
- The Family Crisis Center of Prince George's County, 24-Hour Hotline, 301-731-1203
- State Department of Family Administration, 410-260-1580
- Prince George's County Domestic Violence Assistance
- Maryland Courts - Domestic Violence
- Family Crisis Center of Prince George’s County, crisis hotline: 301-731-1203
Medical Care-Insurance Appeals and Grievances
- Maryland Insurance Administration, 800-492-6116
Landlord-Tenant Emergencies
- Utility Emergencies: Contact the gas, water, or electric company directly in an emergency involving utilities
- All Housing Emergencies: Contact your local housing code enforcement agency (listed below)
Mental Health Emergencies
- In-person crisis response is available during business hours by stopping by the Counseling Center's reception desk in the Shoemaker Building. Crisis response is available by phone outside of business hours by calling (301) 314-7651.
- Behavioral Health Service in UMD's Health Center, (301) 314-8106
- HELP Center (peer-to-peer support), (301) 314-HELP (4357)
- Dean of Students Office, (301) 314-8484
- Campus Chaplains, (301) 314-9893
- UMD's Behavioral and Threat Assessment Team (BETA), (301) 314-BETA (2382)
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, dial 988
- Trevor Project LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line, 1-866-488-7386
Your Right to Protest, Know the Guidelines
- UMD's Office of General Counsel, Freedom of Speech on Campus
- Guidelines on Demonstrations and Leafletting at UMCP
- ACLU - https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/
- https://thestamp.umd.edu/event_guest_services/policies#demonstrationsleafleting
Free and Reduced-Cost Legal Services and Clinics
Arrests and Criminal Cases
- Maryland Public Defenders:
- Prince George's County Public Defender: 301-952-2100
- Montgomery County Public Defender: 301-563-8900 or 301-563-8701
- Federal Public Defender: 301-344-0600
- Prince George's County Lawyer Referral: 301-952-1440
Civil Cases
- Maryland Legal Aid Bureau:
- Prince George's County Office: 301-927-2101; (888) 215-5316
- Montgomery County Office: (240) 314-0373; (888) 215-5316
- Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center
- Prince George’s County Lawyer Referral (Free Phone Consultations)
- Civil Justice of Maryland – Lawyer Referral
- Community Legal Services of Prince George's County (Self-Help Clinics and Pro Bono/Reduced Fee Legal Services)
- Montgomery County Lawyer Referral (Reduced Fee Consultations)
- Montgomery County Bar Pro Bono & Reduced Fee Program and Self-Help Clinics
- Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center
- Mid Shore Pro Bono, Inc
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
- Washington Lawyers' Committee
- People's Law Maryland Legal Services Directory
- Maryland Courts Self-Help Center: Courthouse Self-Help Clinics; Legal Consultations by Phone/On-Line
Online Legal Resources & Information
- People’s Law Library of Maryland
- Civil Justice Network of Maryland
- Maryland Public Justice Center
- Maryland State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Maryland Legal Aid Bureau
- Washington Lawyers' Committee
- MD Justice Attorneys/Legal Services
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Asian Pacific American Legal Resource
- National Legal Aid and Defender Association
- Prince George's County Health Department
- Prince George's Family Crisis Center
- Maryland Disability Law Center
- Fair Housing Project of the Washington Lawyers Committee
- Women's Law Center
- Maryland Lawyers for the Arts
Maryland State Agencies
- Maryland Attorney General Consumer Protection Office
- Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
- Maryland Insurance Administration
- Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation - Business Entity Search
- Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation - Real Property Search
- Maryland Health Education and Advocacy Unit
Maryland State & Local Statutes
- Maryland State Code
- Montgomery County Code
- Prince George’s County Code
- City of College Park Code
- City of Greenbelt Code
- City of Rockville Code
- City of Takoma Park Code
Maryland Courts
Legal Information & Resources by Topic
Landlord-Tenant Information
- People’s Law - Landlord-Tenant
- MD Legal Aid Bureau; 301-927-6800 or 301-560-2100
- Maryland Business Entity Search
- Maryland Consumer Protection Hotline, 410-528-8662
- Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center
- Economic Action Maryland
- District Court of Maryland Website - Landlord-Tenant Section
Landlord Tenant - Housing Inspection / Code Enforcement
- Prince Georges County - Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement: 311 or 301-883-4748
- City of College Park Code Enforcement - Housing Inspector: (240) 487-3570
- City of Greenbelt Code Enforcement: (301) 345-5417
- Town of Berwyn Heights Code Enforcement:(301) 513-9331
- Montgomery County Housing Code Enforcement: 311 or (240) 777-0311
- City of Rockville Code Enforcement: Housing Inspectors: (240) 314-8330
- City of Takoma Park Code Enforcement: (301) 891-7255
- City of Hyattsville Code Enforcement: (301) 985-5014
- Riverdale Park Code Enforcement (240) 898-2500
Maryland Traffic Law
- Maryland Courts Traffic Citation Information
- Maryland People’s Law - Traffic Citations
- Maryland Code - Point Assessment
- Maryland Traffic Code
Auto/Health Insurance
- Maryland Insurance Code
- Maryland Insurance Regulations
- Maryland Health Education and Advocacy Unit
- Maryland Insurance Administration's Consumer Guide to Auto Insurance
Maryland Business Law
- UMD's Innovation Gateway
- How to Start a Business in Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia
- available in UMD libraries, call number: 346.0652 BUR
- Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
- US Small Business Administration: Small Business Assistance
- US Small Business Administration: Maryland District Office
- Maryland Small Business Development Center: Maryland Small Business Development Center
- Maryland Business Entity Search
- Maryland Real Property Search
- Guide to Doing Business in Maryland (PDF)
Maryland Consumer Law
- Maryland Attorney General Consumer Protection Division
- People’s Law - Consumer Information
- Maryland Code - Consumer Protection Act
- Click Commercial Law, then click Title 13
- Maryland Legal Assistance and Consumer Protection
- Consumer Protection - Maryland State Services
- National Association of Consumer Advocates
Small Claims
Towing and Towing Appeals
- UMD Towing Information
- Prince George’s County Vehicle Towing Inquiry
- Prince George’s County Towing Code
- Sections relevant to towing available at 26-142.06
Divorce/Separation/Domestic Violence Law
Other Resources
- Trans Maryland (formerly Trans Healthcare MD) - Digital Name Change Clinic
- Planned Parenthood of Maryland - Telehealth HRT, call 410-576-1414