Creating an Equal Maryland for all. 

At FreeState Justice, our team uses free legal services and policy advocacy to create a state where all LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive.

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tickets for the sunset soirée are on sale now! Use code 'ss2025' for a discount at checkout

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FreeState Justice has an amazing team of legal professionals who provide Marylanders with FREE legal services. Click the link below to learn how you can request services and get the help you need today.

Our Mission


FreeState Justice (FSJ) is Maryland’s oldest and leading statewide legal services nonprofit working to improve the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Marylanders. Through a combination of pro bono legal services, policy advocacy, and community education, we hope to create a truly inclusive Maryland for all. 

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Who We are


FreeState Justice is made up of fierce advocates from all across Maryland - and even some from across the country! With our various backgrounds in law, grassroots organizing, and political activism, our staff is always ready to meet whatever needs Maryland's LGBTQ+ communities may have!


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What We Do


FreeState Justice has a network of hundreds of Pro Bono Attorneys and legal professionals, each ready to defend the rights of LGBTQ+ Marylanders at a legislative level. We also have a great Programs team ready to assist you with getting access to the life-saving resources you need!


Along with that, every year we work with advocates all across the state to push forward LGBTQ+-inclusive legislation to ensure every person

in this state has an equal chance to live authentically. You can also attend the many legal clinics, educational programs, and large-scale events we host throughout the year!

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By Joel Medina March 24, 2025
FreeState Justice (FSJ) announces th third annual Sunset Soirée, on Friday, May 30th, 2025, from 7:00-11:00 PM at The Garage at R House in Baltimore, Maryland!  FreeState Justice is Maryland’s leading LGBTQ+ legal nonprofit which has spent more than a decade advocating for this state’s most marginalized groups. Through free legal services, an expansive resource program, and community education, they have made many meaningful strides in making this State inclusive for all. All of this work is only possible through working in collaboration with organizations and advocates across the state, which is why FSJ is thrilled to announce the third iteration of an event meant to celebrate them: The Sunset Soirée. The Sunset Soirée marks the start of Pride season in Baltimore, blending celebration with purpose. This year’s theme, ‘Busting Out of the 80s,’ honors the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community during the HIV/AIDS crisis and how they still fought for their rights against so much discrimination nationwide. The event will feature great food, an open bar, and performances from some of the best artists in MD. Attendees will have the chance to support FreeState Justice’s mission while engaging with the many local advocates fighting for an inclusive Maryland today. Tickets are one sale now, and anybody who uses discount code ‘SS2025’ at checkout will receive 15% off their order before April 25th. Get yours today!
March 6, 2025
The 2025 LGBTQIA+ Guidance Memorandum from the Maryland Attorney General outlines the state's protections for LGBTQIA+ individuals in response to federal actions that may limit their rights. It reaffirms Maryland's anti-discrimination laws in healthcare, education, employment, and housing, ensuring continued access to gender-affirming care, protection from workplace discrimination, and the right to use chosen names and pronouns in schools. The document also highlights legal avenues for individuals facing discrimination and provides resources for support. This memorandum is important because it reassures LGBTQIA+ Marylanders that their rights remain protected despite changing federal policies. It provides clear legal guidance, ensuring that individuals, employers, educators, and healthcare providers understand their responsibilities and rights, fostering a safer and more inclusive environment. You can read the full memorandum here .
By Joel Medina November 22, 2024
Whether it be at a restaurant, in schools, or in the Capitol, a person should always have safe access to the restroom that best fits their gender identity. FreeState Justice is appalled at the behavior of sitting congresspeople who are using their platform for hatred by trying to bar transgender women from using the women's restrooms in the Capitol. Their discriminatory claims of why this is necessary is a tired, deeply hateful rhetoric, one which has been proven factually false for decades. It only serves to further divide this country and perpetuate stigmas that have proven to hurt not only transgender people, but all LGBTQ+ communities at a legislative level. FSJ congratulates Congresswoman Sarah McBride for breaking barriers as becoming the first openlty transgender woman to be elected into the House of Representatives. We are deeply troubled to learn that her success is being met with such vitriol, yet we are proud to see so many of our LGBTQ+ family in Maryland and beyond coming together to support her rights. We will continue to raise awareness of this serious issue and will not stop fighting until every transgender person in this country has the respect and safety they deserve.
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