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1. Do you provide legal services to citizens?

The Department of Law represents the County and of its several offices, departments, boards, commissions and other agencies. We do not provide legal services to citizens.

2. Where can I get legal advice on private issues?

Citizens needing legal advise on private issues should retain a private attorney. Check the local Yellow Pages for informative listings by name and by area of practice. You may also obtain directories of attorneys by name, office location, and practice areas on the directory of members of the Maryland State Bar Association or on one of the national legal directories - Findlaw or Martindale.com.

3. Where can I get legal services for the indigent?

These services may be obtained from the Legal Aid Bureau, Inc., at 1-800-444-4099 or the Office of the District Public Defender for criminal matters at 410-713-3400, or stopping by the public defenders offices at:
District Court / Multi-Service Center
201 Baptist St.
Salisbury, MD 21801