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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

in free legal services provided since 2006

volunteer lawyers who provided legal assistance & representation

people obtained free legal advice and counseling through our clinics

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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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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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Apr 16, 2025 / Blog

Maryland General Assembly advances access to justice

By Meredith Girard, Executive Director The Maryland General Assembly closed its 2025 legislative session at midnight on Monday, April 7 after passing nearly 900 bills. Shore Legal Access alongside businesses and advocates from across the state worked for reforms to...

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Apr 16, 2025 / Blog

Access to legal representation makes a big impact

By Meredith Girard, Executive Director Many people don’t realize that in the United States, there is no right to civil counsel. In criminal cases, you do have the right to an attorney under the U.S. Constitution. But if you have civil matter, such as a divorce or...

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Apr 10, 2025 / Job Posting

Shore Legal Access Advocacy Director

Shore Legal Access (SLA) is a Maryland nonprofit connecting Eastern Shore individuals and families in need of legal representation with volunteer attorneys to ensure that justice truly is for all. Shore Legal Access makes the law accessible to Eastern Shore...

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Mar 11, 2025 / Job Posting

Staff Attorney for Housing Justice Fellowship

Shore Legal Access (SLA) is a Maryland nonprofit connecting Eastern Shore individuals and families in need of legal representation with volunteer attorneys to ensure that justice truly is for all. Shore Legal Access makes the law accessible to Eastern Shore...

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