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Mission & Vision


Mission Statement: MVLS removes barriers to justice through free civil legal help, community engagement, and advocacy for equitable laws.

Vision Statement: Our vision is for a fair legal system that is free of injustice and equitably serves underrepresented Marylanders.

Community

Community Outreach

Community engagement is named in our mission because it is a key element of enacting our mission and vision of a fair legal system that is free of injustice and equitably serves underrepresented Marylanders. Community partners are essential to our ability to connect, listen and offer support to the neighborhoods we serve.

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MVLS News


Maryland Bar Foundation in Partnership with the MSBA
Maryland Bar Journal Volume 5 Issue 3: “Challenging Racial Inequality and Implicit Bias in Family Law” By Nancy Grimm

In an article recently published by the Maryland Bar Journal, MVLS' Family Law Attorney, Nancy Grimm, Esq., discusses access to Read More

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“Why Pro Bono, A Legal Perspective”- Special Issue 2024, Trial Reporter – Journal of Maryland Association of Justice

As the world becomes increasingly more complex, attorneys are in a unique position to bridge the gap between those who Read More

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A Taste for Pro Bono

See photos from our April 16 A Taste for Pro Bono benefit event!

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