Every day, veterans across the country face complex civil legal challenges that threaten their housing, health, and financial stability. After serving our nation, too many struggle to access the legal help they need to secure the benefits they've earned, maintain safe...
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 role...
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...
On Thursday, October 23, Shore Legal Access held its annual Volunteer Attorney Appreciation event at Legal Assets in Easton as part of the annual National Celebration of Pro Bono week. Two attorneys were honored for their dedication to providing free legal services to...
Each October, the legal community comes together to honor National Celebrate Pro Bono Month—a time dedicated to recognizing the power of volunteer lawyers and the impact of free legal assistance in strengthening our communities. “Pro bono” comes from the Latin phrase...
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 Spanish...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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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