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, he...
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Shore Legal Access’ Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns In Their Own Words: Lilibeth Baltazar
This is the first in a new series where our interns share with us what drew them to intern at Shore Legal Access, what they've learned so far, and what they hope to take with them in their lives and in their careers. The Sandy Brown Public Interest Internship, created...
Loads of Justice: A Criminal Record Expungement Event That Met People Where They Are
Photo: Amber Green (left) and Emily Marshall (right) at the Wash It laundromat in Salisbury on May 21, 2025. On May 21st, something eye-opening unfolded at the Wash It Laundromat on Eastern Shore Drive in Salisbury: Shore Legal Access and Wash It staff created a...
Celebrate Law Day All Month Long with Shore Legal Access!
What Is Law Day? Law Day was established in 1958 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to celebrate our legal system. The day serves to recognize the rule of law and to offer education opportunities to people around the country. It is usually organized around an annual...
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...
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...
Meet Alicia Myers: A Compassionate Heart Behind Life Planning at Shore Legal Access
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...
Life Planning Documents You Need to Consider at the Start of the Year: Why It’s Never Too Early
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 70s, it's never...
Meet Emily: Bridging the Justice Gap on the Lower Eastern Shore
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...
“Fun and joyous and, without a doubt, rewarding”: Pro Bono Work Gives Back What You Put In It
Volunteering will change your life.
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