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A Warm Welcome to Our New Board Members

Angel Perez Jennifer Goolie Sean Seldon Shore Legal Access recently welcomed to its Board of Directors Angel L. Perez-Otero, of Caroline County; Jenifer Goolie, Esq., of Wicomico County; and Sean Seldon, of Wicomico County. Executive Director Meredith Lathbury Girard,...

Shore Legal Access announces new staff at Salisbury office

Shore Legal Access (formerly Mid-Shore Pro Bono) continues to grow to meet the civil legal needs of the eight counties it serves on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The non-profit organization, which has offices in Easton and Salisbury, recently welcomed four new staff...

Shore Legal Access recognizes volunteer attorneys with annual awards

Shore Legal Access recognizes volunteer attorneys with annual awards

Shore Legal Access recognized the incredible contributions of the nonprofit’s volunteer attorneys with an annual awards ceremony and reception held on October 26 at the Ivy Café in Easton, Maryland. Shore Legal Access relies on volunteers to represent people with...

Shore Gives More

Shore Gives More

The countdown begins! #GivingTuesday is November 28! Did you know that we depend on the hard work and dedication of a network of volunteer attorneys across the Eastern Shore who contribute their time and expertise to assist our clients? Last year alone, they...

New Educational Videos on Bankruptcy

Click here for English version: Bankruptcy video-English https://youtu.be/8uor3dp5yeM?si=GbtwNe9lhn4PNdGF Click here for Spanish version: Bankruptcy video-Spanish https://youtu.be/rfXbk4UVTU0?si=cU7zHn8BURfmga9k

Recent Posts

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...

Governor Moore Pardoned Your Old Cannabis Conviction. Now What?

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signs Cannabis Pardon Executive Order on June 17, 2024. Photo Courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor. By Laura Chafey, Esq. and Cody Pfeiffer In June, Governor Wes Moore pardoned 175,000 Marylanders who had been convicted of...

Why Young Adults Should Make a Will: Securing Your Future Today 

Amber Green, Life Planning Case Manager/Outreach Coordinator It’s easy to think that making a will is something reserved for older adults who have built up a lot of savings and valuable things. However, drafting a will at an early age can be a crucial step in...

Life Planning Is for Everyone

Amber Green, Life Planning Case Manager/Outreach Coordinator As August unfolds and we celebrate Make a Will Month, I’m thrilled to step into the role of Life Planning Case Manager at Shore Legal Access. I’m eager to share how I envision my role and the insights I...

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