Allegany Law Foundation, Inc.

Allegany Law Foundation, Inc. Providing quality civil legal services to low income and seniors in Allegany County. Eligible clients are provided assistance with their cases at no cost.

Allegany Law is a legal services program assisting low-income clients and seniors in Allegany County in Western Maryland in civil cases. Assistance includes referrals to pro bono attorneys and representation by contract attorneys providing reduced fee assistance through legal clinics and court representation. Allegany Law was founded by the Bar Association of Allegany County in 1997.

01/27/2026

The Family Law Clinic will be closed today, January 27th. Please call our office at 301 722-3390 and leave a message if you have a family law issue that will not wait until next Tuesday.

09/02/2025

Allegany Law Foundation will be sponsoring three Estate Planning Clinics at Allegany County libraries in the months of September and October. The first clinic will be held at the South Cumberland Library on Wednesday, September 17 from 10 am to 3 pm. The second clinic will be at George’s Creek Library Thursday, October 2 from 10 am to 2 pm; and the third clinic will be held at the Washington Street Library Wednesday, October 22 from 10 am to 2 pm. Allegany County residents age 60 and over are invited to have a will, power of attorney, and/or advance directive prepared free of charge. Some income restrictions do apply*.
Interested individuals are urged to sign up at the library of their choice at least one week prior to the event. A staff member from Allegany Law will contact you to set your appointment with the attorney and provide instructions on what you need to bring with you.
If you have any questions, please contact Allegany Law at 301 722-3390.

*Maximum income allowed before taxes
Household Size Maximum Gross Income
1 $48,805
2 $60,745
3 $72,685
4 $84,625

Allegany Law’s Estate Planning Program for Seniors is funded by the Maryland Legal Services Corporation, the Lions Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care, Inc., and the IIIB Program administered by the Human Resources and Development Commission.

07/16/2025

Allegany Law Foundation still has a few slots available for Allegany County residents age 60 and over to get a free will, power of attorney and/or advance directive at their Estate Planning Clinic on Thursday, July 31. Moderate income restrictions apply. If interested, please call 301-722-3390.

04/16/2025

Allegany Law Foundation, Inc. will be sponsoring four walk-in estate planning clinics at the Allegany County Libraries. Simple wills, powers of attorney, and advanced directives will be prepared for qualifying Allegany County seniors age 60 and above free of charge. The clinics will be held at the Frostburg Library Conference Room May 14 from 10 am – 2 pm; George’s Creek Library Conference Room June 4 from 10 am – 2 pm; Westernport Library Conference Room June 11 from 10 am – 2pm; and LaVale Library Jeanette Johnson Study Room June 18 from 11 am – 2 pm. Participants will meet individually with an attorney on a first-come, first-served basis. Documents will be prepared and received at the meeting.
Because this program is grant-funded, income restrictions apply. A one-person household must have a gross (before taxes) income less than $48,805; a two-person household, less than $60,745; a three-person household, less than $72,685; and a four-person household, less than $84,625.
Clinic participants should bring proof of income; names, addresses, and phone numbers of representatives and beneficiaries; and a valid picture ID to the clinic.
For more information, call (301) 722-3390 or e-mail [email protected].

01/28/2025

Allegany Law Foundation, Inc. is now scheduling free will, power of attorney, and advance directive clinics for Allegany County residents 60 and over. Moderate income restrictions apply. Allegany Law is also seeking organizations that might be interested in hosting a clinic on-site for their members, residents, or clientele. Interested individuals and organizations should call 301 722-3390 for information and scheduling.

05/16/2024

Providing quality civil legal services to low income and seniors in Allegany County.

10/03/2023

Allegany Law’s next Cannabis Expungement Clinic will be held October 19th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13 Canal Street, Suite 407.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Let us help you turn over a new leaf. For more information or to pre-register, call
(301) 722-3390.

*Income guidelines apply, and proof of income will be required.

08/10/2023

Allegany Law Foundation will hold a Cannabis Expungement Clinic on Thursday, August 17 from 9 am - 1 pm at 13 Canal Street, Suite 407 for individuals interested in having cannabis-related charges expunged from their records. This is a free service, but some income guidelines do apply. Proof of income is required. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 301-722-3390 or e-mail [email protected] for additional information or to get pre-registered.

Address

13 Canal Street Suite 404
Cumberland, MD
21502

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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