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Shore Legal Access connects Eastern Shore individuals and families in need of legal representation with volunteer attorneys to ensure that justice truly is for all.

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Life & Estate Planning
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Housing
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Debt
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Criminal Record Expungement

HOW WE HELP

Program Spotlight: Housing

Everyone has the right to a safe and affordable place to live.

We help tenants and homeowners in danger of losing their homes due to eviction, mortgage and tax foreclosure, and tangled title. We can also connect you to additional community resources to help you to navigate housing challenges.

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Program Spotlight: Criminal Record Expungement

We can help you with a new start by wiping the slate clean.

We help expunge your record of acquittals, dismissals, probation before judgment, nolle pros, stet, and nuisance offenses. If you were found guilty in a criminal case, you may still be eligible for expungement.

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people served since 2006

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With your help, our low-cost services can continue making the law accessible and affordable, while our volunteer attorneys continue helping individuals and families in need navigate the complexities of our legal system.

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As a volunteer attorney, you can represent a client, volunteer at one of our many legal clinics, or do case review and provide advice over the phone. With your help, we can say yes to more families and individuals in need. 

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One of our core values is community — let’s work together to build a holistic network of high-quality service providers to help our shared clients land on their feet and make our Eastern Shore community better for us all. 

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Nov 1, 2025 / Blog

We’re Changing The Story

What does changing the story look like for you?  For Owen*, it was going from unhoused and unemployed to housed and employed. With Shore Legal Access’s help, he was able to petition for criminal record expungement and clear his record — leading the way to a...

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Oct 15, 2025 / Blog

Recognizing Judge Melvin J. Jews

While we do our best to recognize the incredible attorneys and members of the judiciary we have the privilege of working with, it’s even more meaningful when the legal services community recognizes them too. One such opportunity came up with the Maryland Legal...

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Sep 15, 2025 / Blog

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the vibrant histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. At Shore Legal Access, we wanted to take this opportunity to recognize two of our incredible staff members who bring their...

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Jul 2, 2025 / Blog

Heirs Property: The Story of a Home 

Steve’s 1home was rich in family history. His grandparents had worked hard to afford a piece of property to call their own and were proud years later when they’d paid off their mortgage. Steve had grown up in the home with his parents and now that he was a parent,...

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