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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 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

We’re Changing The Story

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...

Recognizing Judge Melvin J. Jews

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...

Shore Legal Access Adds Three New Members to Board of Directors

Shore Legal Access (SLA) recently welcomed Tom Deliberto, Esq., Candace Henry, and Kathleen Smith, Esq. to its Board of Directors. Each brings professional expertise and a shared commitment to SLA’s mission of providing free civil legal assistance and connecting...

Celebrating National Pro Bono Month: The Power of Volunteers 

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...

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

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...

Heirs Property: The Story of a Home 

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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