Parental Defense | Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Resource Name:Parental Defense | Maryland Office of the Public Defender
address
101 West Green Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Eligibility
Parents and legal guardians facing child abuse or neglect proceedings initiated by Child Protective Services.
Required documents
Varies
contact for details.
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
410-632-1951
Voice
·Main
Application process
Call or email for details.
Service area
MD
Other Information
Special Populations
- Families with Children
- Justice Involvement
DPSCS
- Unverified
Payment Options
- Free or no-cost care
Provides legal representation to parents and legal guardians facing child abuse or neglect proceedings initiated by Child Protective Services. Legal Services More information:
- Provides assistance through every stage of a child welfare case, from initial emergency shelter care hearings to the termination of parental rights
Last assured
07/20/2026
Providing organization
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
State legal defense agency.