About Us / Who We Are

FreeState Justice (FSJ) is Maryland’s leading legal nonprofit working to improve the lives of Maryland's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community.

At FSJ, we envision a Maryland where all LGBTQ+ people are free to live authentically, with safety, dignity, and respect in all communities throughout the state. Many Marylanders face discrimination daily because of their identities, stopping them from living authentically and making achieving their goals an uphill battle. Through our free legal services, legislative advocacy, and education and outreach programs, FSJ hopes to eliminate these barriers to create a Maryland where truly anyone can thrive.

FreeState Justice was formed when FreeState Legal Project and Equality Maryland merged in the spring of 2016; they officially announced their merge in Baltimore on June 30th, 2016, a combination of the organizations that would eventually become FreeState Justice.

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FreeState Justice is Here to Serve You.

FreeState Justice is Maryland's leading statewide legal nonprofit working to improve the lives of Maryland's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community through free legal services, legislative advocacy, and education and outreach programs.

PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES

We provide direct legal services to low-income LGBT clients through its in-house counsel and pro bono attorney network. Request legal services today!

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POLICY ADVOCACY

Our Policy Team works towards systemic law and policy changes through governmental advocacy. Learn about our Legislative priorities here!

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

FSJ conducts outreach activities designed to promote self-advocacy within the LGBTQ+ community across the state of Maryland! Stay tuned on our website and socials to learn about our upcoming events!

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

FSJ provides educational training to Maryland lawyers and judges about LGBT legal needs. If you want to request a training, visit here!

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FreeState Justice is a 501(c)3 organization. Contributions to the organization are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

FreeState Justice is a grantee of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation and a member of the Equality Federation.

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CONTACT INFO

PHONE

410-625-LGBT (5428)

LEGAL INTAKE

(443) 977-4254

FAX:

(410) 625-7423

ADDRESS

FreeState Justice

2601 N Howard Street, Suite 120

Baltimore, MD 21218