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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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Family Law
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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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Mar 12, 2026 / Blog

Join the Shore Legal Access Board of Directors

Shore Legal Access is seeking dedicated and community-minded leaders to serve on our Board of Directors. The Governance Committee is launching a new round of recruitment and invites nominations of individuals who can broaden the Board’s expertise, perspectives, and...

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Mar 12, 2026 / Blog

Reflecting on Board Service

Tim Abeska, Esq. has been an instrumental figure at Shore Legal Access, serving as board president for a number of years while the organization underwent significant transitions. As he moves into his next chapter, we asked him to share some details about his time...

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Feb 1, 2026 / Blog

Celebrating 20 Years

Shore Legal Access is 20 years old! And what a journey it’s been. We’ve grown from one staff member to 19 staff members across two locations. We’ve evolved from MId-Shore Pro Bono — the first regional pro bono organization in Maryland — to Shore Legal Access,...

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Dec 1, 2025 / Blog

2025 Pro Bono Open House

On November 21, 2025, Shore Legal Access hosted a lively open house in celebration and appreciation for its extraordinary network of volunteer attorneys.

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