Community Resources
Discover resources and educational information that directly impact or support Harford County citizens.
Legal Resources:
Police Accountability Board: The Police Accountability Board receives citizens' complaints of police misconduct and forward them to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Free or Reduced Fee Legal Advice in Harford County: Harford County Bar Foundation assists financially qualified individuals and their families in obtaining legal representation.
Harford County Civil Rights Lawyers: Compare top rated Maryland attorneys serving Harford County.
Public Defender Offices: We are the statewide advocates for securing justice, protecting civil rights, and preserving liberty. Our work spans criminal, juvenile, parental defense, and involuntary commitment proceedings.
File a Complaint: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Educational Resources:
What to Do if a Friend Has Been Arrested: In this guide, the experienced criminal defense attorneys at the O’Mara Law Group walk you through the information you’ll need to get through this difficult time.
The People’s Law Library of Maryland: The People’s Law Library of Maryland is a community outreach program whose mission is to surround the disadvantaged citizens of Harford and Cecil Counties with legal education, representation and advocacy regarding issues that impact an individual's and family's well-being.
Financial Literacy in the Black Community: This article explains how the racial wealth gap that exists in the U.S. today has grown over centuries, and it is far from a simple fix.
The Harford Civil Rights Project: Harford Community College created the Harford Civil Rights Project to shed new light on the county’s past.
Seminar on How to Run for Local Office: The Harford County NAACP organized a seminar that helped the community learn about numerous different aspects of running a local political campaign.
How to Establish a Nonprofit Organization: Starting a nonprofit can be a rewarding endeavor, but it requires careful planning and understanding of specific legal, financial, and operational aspects.
Other Resources:
Scholarship Central: Harford County Education Foundation holds several scholarship awards for graduating seniors attending Harford County Public Schools.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland: ACLU of Maryland exists to empower Marylanders to exercise their rights so that the law values and uplifts their humanity.