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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

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Thank you Jack!

The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service. Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes. No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk. Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program. Thank you, Jack Paltell of Bell, Ragland, Gauges & Paltell, for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Six people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with issues regarding probate, business, employment termination, contracts and due process.

Do you have a criminal law matter? Criminal Law matters are best addressed by the Office of the Public Defender. Information about the Office of the Public Defender is available at http://www.opd.state.md.us/.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library. The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service. The program is not a substitute for representation. If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
 
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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

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Thank you Jeff!

The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service. Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes. No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk. Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program. Thank you, Jeff Bowman from Gormley Jarashow Bowman LLC, for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Seven people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with issues regarding property, guardianship, wills, death benefits, contracts and foreclosure. The next program date is Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

Do you have a criminal law matter? Criminal Law matters are best addressed by the Office of the Public Defender. Information about the Office of the Public Defender is available at http://www.opd.state.md.us/.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library. The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service. The program is not a substitute for representation. If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
 
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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

Turtle 3The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service. Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes. No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk. Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program. Thank you, Crighton Chase of Hillman, Brown & Darrow, P.A., for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Two people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with issues related to contracts and contract disputes. The next program date is Wednesday, May 27, 2015.

Do you have a criminal law matter? Criminal Law matters are best addressed by the Office of the Public Defender. Information about the Office of the Public Defender is available at http://www.opd.state.md.us/.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library. The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service. The program is not a substitute for representation. If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
 
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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

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Thank you Mike Valadez!

The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service. Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes. No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk. Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program. Thank you, Mike Valadez, for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Seven people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with post-judgment enforcement, car title issues, wills, social security benefits, debt collection and deeds The next program date is Wednesday, May 20, 2015.

Do you have a family law matter?  Family law issues are best addressed by the Family Law Self Help Center, which is also located in the library.  For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/family-law.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library. The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service. The program is not a substitute for representation. If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
 
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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

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Thank you Mike (l) and Jack (r)!

The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service. Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes. No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk. Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program. Thank you Mike Ragland and Jack Paltell, from Bell, Ragland, Gauges & Paltell, for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Seven people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with contract issues, car titles, foreclosure, procedure, loans and real estate. The next program date is Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

Do you have a family law matter?  Family law issues are best addressed by the Family Law Self Help Center, which is also located in the library.  For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/family-law.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library. The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service. The program is not a substitute for representation. If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
 
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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

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Thank you Richard!

The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service. Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes. No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk. Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

On Wednesday, April 29, 2015, the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program. Thank you Richard Ronay, of the Law Office of J. Richard Ronay, for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Three people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with contract issues, neighbor dispute and estate administration issues. The next program date is Wednesday, May 6, 2015.

Do you have a criminal law matter? Criminal Law matters are best addressed by the Office of the Public Defender. Information about the Office of the Public Defender is available at http://www.opd.state.md.us/.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library. The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service. The program is not a substitute for representation. If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
 
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Copyright Resources Available at the Library

Untitled drawing (2)Last week, we celebrated World Book and Copyright Day! So, what better time than now to learn about the copyright resources available at the Law Library. Call numbers, when available, are included in parenthesis.

Check out these resources, which are available for your review at the Law Library!

If you are interested in going to source, check out these resources!

Are you more interested in “how-to” resources? Then check out these titles.

If you are looking for additional resources, the Law Library also provides users with access to LexisNexis, Westlaw and other online legal databases. Drop by the Law Library, and we can help get you started.

*If you prefer print resources, the Law Library has print copies available.

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Ask a Lawyer In the Library: Wednesday Wrap-up

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Thank you Joe!

The Ask A Lawyer In The Library program is a civil, non-family law, self-help program sponsored by The Anne Arundel Bar Association and the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service. Every Wednesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., you can talk with a volunteer attorney for up to 20 minutes. No appointment is necessary, but sign-up is required at the law library’s information desk. Sign-up begins at 10:45 a.m., and time slots are determined by a lottery. For more information, please see http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library.

On Wednesday, April 22, 2015, the Law Library hosted another successful Ask A Lawyer In The Library program. Thank you, Joe Gormley from Gormley Jarashow Bowman LLC, for volunteering and providing this service to the public. Three people took part in the program and were able to speak with the attorney to request assistance with issues regarding court procedure, debt collection and small claims. The next program date is Wednesday, April 29, 2015.

Do you have a criminal law matter? Criminal Law matters are best addressed by the Office of the Public Defender. Information about the Office of the Public Defender is available at http://www.opd.state.md.us/.

More information about the program is available at http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/lawyer-in-the-library. The Ask A Lawyer In The Law Library program is a limited legal advice service. The program is not a substitute for representation. If you need an attorney to represent you, you can contact the Anne Arundel Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
 
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JustAdvice – Expungement

UPDATE: The JustAdvice Clinic has completed its spring session and is CLOSED until this fall. Stay tuned for updates!

Expungement was one of the most asked about issues during last month’s Homeless Resource Day, and it remains hot topic at the local, state and national levels. Check out this article on the Wall Street Journal Blog.

If you are looking for brief advice and assistance on how to expunge your criminal record, law students from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law may be able to assist you through the JustAdvice Clinic, a project of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Clinical Program. JustAdvice has provided over 2,600 Maryland residents with low-cost legal consultations since June 2009.

Appointments are highly encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome, but note that walk-ins will not be accepted in the final hour of the session. For example, if the session ends at 3:00 p.m., a walk-in must arrive prior to 2:00 p.m. To make an appointment and for information about upcoming session dates, times and locations, check out JustAdvice’s website at http://justadviceclinic.org/. You can also contact them via telephone at 410-929-4809 or email at JustAdvice@law.umaryland.edu.

Don’t forget that you will need to bring a copy of your Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Report to your session with the JustAdvice law student.*

 For more information about expungement and other resources and referrals, check out our wiki page on expungement or contact us!

*Information about how to obtain a Criminal Justice Information System Report is available here.

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MVLS Personal Bankruptcy Clinic

On Thursday, April 30, 2015, the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service will be holding a FREE clinic for those individuals considering personal bankruptcy here at the Law Library. You can meet with an attorney one-on-one to discuss your situation and learn about filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Here are the details.

  • Date:  Thursday, April 30, 2015
  • Time:  2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Place:  Law Library, Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. 8 Church Circle, Suite 303, Annapolis, Maryland 21401

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Registration is encouraged. To register, visit www.mvlslaw.org or call (443) 547-6537.

Note that all attendees must be low- to moderate-income and NOT be in a foreclosure proceeding. If you are not sure if your income falls within the guidelines, check out this page or call (443) 547-6537. If you need assistance with a foreclosure proceeding, MVLS also provides a free clinic called the Foreclosure Mediation Brief Advice Project. You can read about it on our blog here.