DVS Legal Services, Inc.

03/11/2026

Excited to announce that DVS is hiring a part-time attorney to handle protective order and family law cases for domestic violence survivors. If you know anyone who has litigation experience and is looking for a very flexible, part-time position, please reach out. It’s an incredible place to work with lots of great people. 

Our mission is to provide survivors of domestic violence and families in need with affordable access to legal assistance and resources.

12/10/2025

Remember to join us tomorrow, get some shopping done and hang out with awesome people. 

10/30/2025

03/11/2022

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! 🗓

Virtual week 3/21-3/26 schedule is here!
🟣Earn up to 5 SSL hours

Activities and workshops have limited spaces so register today. Still more to come!!

Register here: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/chooserespect/RespectFest.html

10/04/2021

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Someone you care about is likely experiencing , whether you can see it or not. Join us this month to spread awareness. https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/dvcc/dvam.html

09/11/2021

First observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held each October as a way to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence. Communities and advocacy organizations across the country connect with the public an...

05/01/2020

We are here to help. Call The Montgomery County Family Justice Center(240-773-0444) or email me ([email protected])

Montgomery County, Maryland, is experiencing an increase not only in the number of domestic violence cases but also in their severity since the COVID-19 stay-at-home order went into effect in March.

04/29/2020

Montgomery County Family Violence Awareness and Prevention Campaign

04/14/2020

We can help. Please check on friends and family and share our info. Call the FJC: 240-773-0443 or DVS: 240-773-0449 (or better to email at [email protected])

10/17/2019

Congratulations to Amy Palumbo and the William J. Shaw Family Foundation for being recognized with the Empowering The Future Award from the Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation! Thank you for your commitment to empowering survivors in our community.

07/01/2019

A rookie Sacramento officer who recently graduated from the police academy was shot and killed on Wednesday night helping a woman during a domestic violence call.