RFP #1190697 - Justice and Empowerment: Civil Legal Services for Victims of Domestic Violence

The Montgomery County Government is seeking a contractor to provide civil legal services, including legal representation and legal advocacy, to victims of domestic violence. The contractor must provide these services at no cost to the referred individuals and must have the ability to practice law in the state of Maryland. The contractor will work with the Sheriff's Office and Family Justice Center to provide services to non-English-speaking individuals. The services to be provided include legal representation for Protective Order hearings, Family Law proceedings, legal advocacy, and legal consultation or advice. The contractor must submit a monthly invoice to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and must coordinate services with other agencies providing services to the individual. Some key points to consider are: • The contractor must be admitted to the Maryland State Bar Association and have the ability to practice law in the state of Maryland. • The contractor must provide services at no cost to the referred individuals. • The contractor must have the ability to provide services to non-English-speaking individuals. • The contractor must submit a monthly invoice to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. • The contractor must coordinate services with other agencies providing services to the individual.