Self Help (Pro Se) Program Directory for People's Law Library

This program can help you to represent yourself in court. They will provide forms and instructions designed to help you with legal problems such as divorce and custody. Call 301-722-3390.

Name of Program: Allegany Law Foundation Pro Se Program - Court Forms

Brief Description of the Program: This is a Court-affiliated program which assists pro se litigants who are residents of Allegany County with the completion of forms on divorce, custody, name change, adoption, child support and visitation..

Project Location: Allegany Law Foundation, Inc.
Street Address: 110 Greene Street
City: Cumberland, Maryland
County: Allegany Zip Code: 21502

Driving instructions and map 

Project Director or Contact Person: Terry Douglas

Walk-in Service? Yes [X] No [ ] 

Hours for walk-in service: Every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Circuit Court for Allegany County, 30 Washington Street, Cumberland MD 21502. AND the Third Monday of the month at the Frostburg Public Library from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 65 East Main Street, Frostburg, MD 21532 Phone: 301-687-0790 Contact the library in advance to check the date.

Telephone Appointment Needed? Yes [ ] No [X]

Telephone Number: 301-722-3390

Type of Legal Problems Handled by this Program: This program provides one-on-one in-person service, including an initial screening for legal problems, information, help with Domestic Relations forms and instructions supplied by the Court Clerk, and referrals to the Legal Aid Bureau or the Allegany Law Foundation.

Are there income requirements for service? Yes [ ] No [X]

For additional information on legal self help services provided in this county, contact:  Allegany Law Foundation, 301 722 3390 M-F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 Source:  MLAN Survey of Providers                                                                              Last legal review 5/30/03 (MLAN/MZ/DD)