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Celebrate Law Day All Month Long with Shore Legal Access!

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 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...

Celebrate DAF Day on October 10: Make a Difference with Shore Legal Access! 

Celebrate DAF Day on October 10: Make a Difference with Shore Legal Access! 

As we approach October 10, it’s time to shine a spotlight on Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and the incredible impact they can have on charitable giving. Whether you’re already familiar with DAFs or just starting to explore your giving options, this blog post will break down what a DAF is and how you can support Shore Legal Access this DAF Day. 

CORE VALUES

Integrity

Service Oriented

Compassion

Professionalism

Respect

Collaboration

Dignity

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access Goal

Shore Legal Access seeks to acknowledge and honor individual differences by fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging for all service recipients, staff, volunteers, and leaders. 

Discover how you can get involved below

Volunteer as an attorney

Help us provide civil legal services to more individuals and families in need.

Provide additional volunteer services

Speak another language? Help provide translation services!

Intern with us

For those who are interested in law, social justice, and community service.

Partner with us

Help us provide civil legal services to more individuals and families in need.

Make a gift

With your help, we can continue making the law accessible and affordable.