by Cheryl Lee | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Cheryl Lee | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Marshall Shord | Jan 30, 2025 | Blog
For Alicia, it’s not just about the paperwork. It’s about supporting people during one of the most important times in their lives and ensuring they’re prepared for the future. By Edith Ramirez, Community Outreach and Communications Coordinator Alicia Myers brings deep...
by Marshall Shord | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog
by Amber Green, Life Planning Case Manager As we begin a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our goals, health, and future. One important area many overlook when setting new year intentions is life planning. Whether you’re in your 20s or your...
by Marshall Shord | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog
At Shore Legal Access, Emily serves as both a Family Law Case Manager and an Expungement Case Manager, and she’s been an essential part of our team for a little over one year. A 2023 graduate of Salisbury University with a degree in philosophy, Emily’s background in...
by Marshall Shord | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog
An Open Letter from Donna B. McElroy, Esq. October is National Celebrate Pro Bono Month. At Shore Legal Access, we depend on the time and effort our volunteer attorneys give to meet the civil legal needs of the communities we serve. In the following open letter, 2023...
