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Civil Justice is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding legal services for low and moderate-income Marylanders facing life-altering legal issues, using innovative solutions that create positive change.
https://www.civiljusticeinc.org/
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households earning above the Federal Poverty Level but still struggling to cover the basic cost of living in their county. Civil Justice supports ALICE households by providing affordable legal help.

https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025
December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Legal Clinic for Small Businesses offers small business owners a one-hour session with an experienced attorney to get answers and legal guidance tailored to their needs.

Your support ensures more entrepreneurs receive the legal help they need to succeed: https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025
December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The ALICE Report by United Way of Central Maryland reveals that these families—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed—struggle to cover life’s basic costs. Civil Justice offers affordable, high-quality legal help to Marylanders regardless of income.
uwcm.org/reports-and-data/all-about-alice
December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Foreclosure can turn a family’s world upside down. Civil Justice’s Foreclosure Legal Advice program offers a free, one-hour session with a foreclosure defense attorney.

Help us keep families safe and secure: https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025

#LegalHelp #ForeclosureAssistance #JusticeForAll
December 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In Maryland, the ALICE Household Survival Budget far exceeds the federal poverty level, meaning their income is too high to qualify for free services, yet households struggle to afford legal support. Discover how CJ supports ALICE at civiljusticeinc.org

#ALICEReport #JusticeForAll #AccessToJustice
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Civil Justice’s #EconomicJustice Program stands with Marylanders, fighting back against exploitation. We keep hard-earned money where it belongs: in your pockets.

Help protect families from predatory business practices: https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025

#ConsumerProtection #JusticeForAll
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Raise a glass for a good cause! We’re gathering at The Brass Tap on Dec. 12 at 5:30pm to support the Legal Clinic for Small Businesses, offered by the Maryland State Bar Association and Civil Justice.

Tickets include appetizers and two drink tickets: https://givebutter.com/HappyHourAtTheBrassTap
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
At Civil Justice, we serve Maryland families caught in the middle—beyond the income limits for free services but unable to afford traditional attorney fees.

Learn more about how we’re making justice accessible at civiljusticeinc.org

#Nonprofit #LegalHelp #AccessToJustice #JusticeForAll
December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join Civil Justice and the Maryland State Bar Association for a #LegalClinic for #SmallBusinesses on Dec. 12, from 1–5pm, at the University of Baltimore’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Book your spot at www.civiljusticeinc.org/small-business-clinic

#SmallBusinessLegalClinic
December 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Attorney Joseph Mack, a CJ Network Member, says Baltimore continues to lock out tenants and treat their belongings as “abandoned,” even though a federal appeals court ruled this practice unconstitutional.

www.wbaltv.com/article/attorney-lawsuit-citys-unconstitutional-eviction-practices/69489066
Attorney forming lawsuit over city's unconstitutional eviction practices
A man was evicted and locked out of his home, but his clothes and other personal items were locked inside and considered abandoned. A federal appeals court ruled the practice unconstitutional after Baltimore City was sued, but the practice still happens.
www.wbaltv.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who has supported Civil Justice this GivingTuesday! Your donations enable us to continue providing legal help to Marylanders, and we are grateful for your help.

#LegalHelp #MakeADifference #JusticeForAll
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
For 25+ years, Civil Justice has stood beside Marylanders facing foreclosure, eviction, and illegal debt collection. Today, we're asking you to join the fight.
Donate: https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025 and share our posts to spread the word!

#GivingTuesday #AccessToJustice #Nonprofit #LegalHelp
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Tomorrow, join Civil Justice in the fight to make legal support accessible for every Marylander facing housing instability, debt, and other civil legal challenges.

Because justice is for all – not just those who can afford it.

#GivingTuesday #LegalHelp #TogetherWeGive #JusticeForAll
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thanks to strong pushback from CJ and other advocates for low-income renters, Maryland’s Rules Committee has rejected a proposal that would have limited tenants’ discovery rights.

https://thedailyrecord.com/2025/11/21/maryland-tenant-discovery-rule-proposal/
MD panel rejects limits on tenant discovery rights
After receiving letters opposing the rule and hearing testimony from several people, the committee sent the controversial portion back to a subcommittee.
thedailyrecord.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Legal Clinic for Small Businesses gives small business owners get a 1-hour session with an attorney for guidance on contracts, compliance, and more.

This #SmallBusinessSaturday, give local businesses a strong legal foundation: https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025

#SupportLocal #LegalClinic
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Civil Justice is closed November 28th for Native American Heritage Day.
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Civil Justice is closed November 27th for Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
GivingTuesday is next week! Join Civil Justice on this global day of giving at https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025. Together, we can bring justice to those who need it most.

#GivingTuesday #LegalHelp #MakeADifference #TogetherWeGive
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
CJ's Access to Counsel in Evictions Coordinated Intake System—funded and administered by the Maryland Legal Services Corporation—connects eligible tenants with FREE legal representation online or with a call to the United Way of Central Maryland's 211 hotline.

https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Through CJ’s Foreclosure Legal Advice Program, 74% of those who reached out received vital support. This GivingTuesday, your support helps more families stay safe, stable, and housed.

Donate now: https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025

#GivingTuesday #Foreclosure #LegalServices #JusticeForAll
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ALICE families don't qualify for free legal aid but can't afford attorney fees. Civil Justice bridges that gap with affordable legal help—because justice shouldn't depend on your paycheck.

Give today: https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025

#UnitedForALICE #AccessToJustice #MarylandNonprofit
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For more than five decades, Professor Michael Millemann has been a force for justice — shaping Maryland’s legal landscape and inspiring generations of advocates.

Civil Justice carries forward Millemann’s mission: ensuring that all Marylanders have vital legal support.

bit.ly/Millemann-Th...
The Ripple Effect
Professor Larry S. Gibson and Professor Michael Millemann, both University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law faculty members since the early 1970s, retired in July.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Civil Justice's Economic Justice Program helps Marylanders fight back—recovering damages and keeping hard-earned money where it belongs: in their pockets.

Help protect Maryland consumers from exploitation: https://givebutter.com/CJ-EOY-2025

#GivingTuesday #EconomicJustice #MarylandNonprofit
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Civil Justice is closed on November 11th in honor of Veterans Day.
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Civil Justice was proud to participate in the Annapolis Pride Festival on October 18th. We're dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community through accessible legal services and our ongoing commitment to equality and justice for all Marylanders.

#AnnapolisPride #LGBTQ+ #LegalHelp
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM