Resources
On- and Off- Campus Resources
Campus Resources
- UMD STAMP Student Union
- Low-Cost and Free Resources for Graduate Students
- International Student & Scholar Services
- Off-Campus Housing Services
- Ombudsperson for Graduate Students
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- Residency Reclassification Services
- Graduate Student Government
- Graduate Student Life
- The Counseling Center
Police Emergencies
- call 911 for emergencies
- Campus Police: 301-405-3555
- Prince George's County Police, non-emergency: 301-699-2630
Arrests
- PG County Public Defender: 301-952-2100
- Montgomery County Public Defender: 301-563-8900 or 301-563-8701
- Federal Public Defender: 301-344-0600
- PG County Lawyer Referral: 301-952-1440
- American Immigration Lawyers Association Referral: 202-783-7853
Domestic Violence
- UMD's CARE to Stop Violence Crisis Phone Line: 301-741-3442
- Prince George's County Court Commissioner, 301-699-2650 (Hyattsville)
- Family Crisis 24-Hour Hotline, 301-731-1203 (Prince George's County)
- Pro Se Domestic Assistance, 301-780-8000
- State Department of Family Administration, 410-260-1580
- Prince George's County Lawyer Referral, 301-952-1440
- Maryland Courts - Domestic Violence
- Maryland State Bar Association - Domestic Violence Information
- Family Crisis Center of Prince George’s County (24 hour hotline): 301-731-1203 or 866-382-7474
Medical Care-Insurance Denials
- 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
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- During regular business hours, students experiencing an urgent crisis can request to be seen for an emergency visit at the Counseling Center. Emergency visits are unscheduled same-day appointments in which Counseling Service staff evaluate the student’s current functioning and nature of concerns and help the student problem-solve and determine next steps. To request an emergency visit, please stop by the Counseling Center reception desk on the main level of the Shoemaker Building.
- UMD Counseling Center After-Hours Crisis Support: (301) 314-7651
Your Right to Protest, Know the Guidelines
- 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