About Us / Who We Are
FreeState Justice is Maryland’s leading legal nonprofit working to improve the lives of Maryland's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community.
At FreeState Justice, 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, FreeState Justice 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.
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.
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!
