The clinic provides counseling and direct representation through staff and volunteer attorneys to victims of domestic violence. Se assistance is available. The project provides legal assistance to those infected with the HIV virus or AIDS in the areas of housing and employment discrimination, medical benefits, trusts, estate planning, wills, durable medical powers of attorney, and other HIV-related legal issues. 10 MDLC coordinates a program with the Maryland State Bar Association's Litigation Section which seeks to obtain appropriate special education representation for children. Representation usually involves negotiations with school officials and occasional administrative proceedings.
Volunteers also serve on a pro bono panel focusing on the rights of the developmentally disabled.
Also operates Family Law Reduced Fee Program. The Program provides assistance to victims of domestic violence, primarily with protective orders. Family Law cases Handled on a reduced fee basis through referral to attorneys. The Program refers individuals to attorneys in Montgomery County for legal representation in both civil and criminal matters for a reduced fee. Volunteers also provide legal assistance to victims of AIDS at the Montgomery County Health Department on the third Tuesday of every month.