Pictured: Emily King (left), Lauren Wynn (right) Shore Legal Access, a nonprofit legal aid organization that provides limited-income households with free legal assistance to resolve their civil legal issues, recently welcomed Emily King, of Eldersburg, Maryland, and...
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Shore Legal Access Promotes Geoffrey Cooke, Esq. to Litigation Director
Geoffrey Cooke, Esq. Shore Legal Access, a legal aid nonprofit organization connecting limited-income households with free civil legal assistance on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, recently promoted Geoffrey Cooke, Esq. to Litigation Director. Cooke will oversee the...
Shore Legal Access Welcomes Matt Arthur, Esq. as Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program Fellow
Shore Legal Access, a nonprofit organization that uses the legal system to protect and advance the economic stability of limited-means individuals and households on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, welcomes attorney Matt Arthur, Esq. as its new Equal Justice Works Housing...
Shore Legal Access welcomes Abigale Detrich as Sandy Brown Public Interest Intern
Shore Legal Access recently welcomed Abigale Detrich as its fall semester Sandy Brown Public Interest Intern. Shore Legal Access is a nonprofit legal assistance organization that uses the legal system to protect and advance the economic stability of limited-means...
Shore Legal Access Honors Volunteer Attorneys for National Celebration of Pro Bono Week
Bridget Campbell, Esq. Holding The Honorable Karen M. Jensen Award On Thursday, October 24, 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. Three attorneys...
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Shore Legal Access Announces New Lower Shore Life Planning Case Manager/Community Outreach Coordinator
Amber C. Green Shore Legal Access recently welcomed Amber C. Green as the Life Planning Case Manager/Community Outreach Coordinator for the Lower Shore. Green is based at the non-profit legal aid organization’s Salisbury office, where she serves the communities of...
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 says goodbye to Winter 2024 Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns
Shore Legal Access recently bid goodbye to its Winter 2024 Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns, Daisy Holder, of California, Maryland, and Lydia Shreves, of Easton, Maryland, who spent the last three months learning firsthand the ins-and-outs of providing free legal...
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...
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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...
Shore Legal Access welcomes Emily King and Lauren Wynn as Sandy Brown Public Interest Interns
Pictured: Emily King (left), Lauren Wynn (right) Shore Legal Access, a nonprofit legal aid organization that provides limited-income households with free legal assistance to resolve their civil legal issues, recently welcomed Emily King, of Eldersburg, Maryland, and...
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...
Shore Legal Access Promotes Geoffrey Cooke, Esq. to Litigation Director
Geoffrey Cooke, Esq. Shore Legal Access, a legal aid nonprofit organization connecting limited-income households with free civil legal assistance on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, recently promoted Geoffrey Cooke, Esq. to Litigation Director. Cooke will oversee the...
Shore Legal Access Welcomes Matt Arthur, Esq. as Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program Fellow
Shore Legal Access, a nonprofit organization that uses the legal system to protect and advance the economic stability of limited-means individuals and households on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, welcomes attorney Matt Arthur, Esq. as its new Equal Justice Works Housing...
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...
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