Resources
On- and Off- Campus Resources
Student Resources | Emergencies | Free and Reduced Cost Legal Services and Clinics | Online Legal Resources and Information | Maryland State Agencies | Maryland State and Local Statutes | Maryland Courts | Legal Information and Resources by Topic
UMD Student Resources
- UMD COVID-19 Updates & Resources
- UMD Office of General Counsel, COVID-19 Legal Resources
- UMD STAMP Student Union
- Student Resource Directory 2019-2020
- Low-Cost and Free Resources for Graduate Students
- Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office
- 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
- 911
- Campus Police: 301-405-3555
- Prince George's County Police: 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
Know Your Right to Protest, Know the Law
Grad Legal Aid can help students navigate the law and UMD policy. If you are a student planning a protest or planning to attend a protest, former UMD protest organizers have recommended you collaborate directly with the Office of Student Conduct when planning your events to ensure that your plans are in compliance with UMD policy.
Here are some resources which may be helpful:
- ACLU - https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/
- The NAACP posts this PDF from the ACLU - https://www.naacpldf.org/files/our-work/Know_Your_Rights_at_a_Protest.pdf
- https://today.umd.edu/articles/making-your-voice-heard-safely-f662c32a-4b30-4137-ad45-03b36e2ce014
- https://thestamp.umd.edu/event_guest_services/policies#demonstrationsleafleting
Free & Reduced Cost Legal Services & 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
- Fair Housing Action Center of 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