Maryland Legal Aid – Lower Eastern Shore Office is a dedicated legal services provider offering free civil legal assistance to low-income residents across Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. As part of the statewide Maryland Legal Aid network, this office stands out for its commitment to advancing human rights and justice for all, ensuring access to legal support regardless of financial means.
The office employs a client-centered approach, focusing on critical areas such as housing, family law, and public benefits to address the most pressing legal needs of vulnerable communities. Services are provided through telephone intakes during specified hours, with walk-in services currently suspended due to renovations. The team is equipped to serve Spanish-speaking clients, reinforcing its mission to offer inclusive and accessible legal aid.
Services Offered
- Legal advice and representation
- Housing law assistance
- Family law matters
- Public benefits advocacy
- Tenant Right to Counsel Project
- Free legal clinics
- Expungement services
- Advocacy for senior citizens
- Consumer law issues
- Employment law assistance
- Education law support
- Health law advocacy
- Immigration legal services
- Veterans’ benefits assistance
- Domestic violence protection
- Elder law services
The Lower Eastern Shore Office serves residents in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties, with telephone intake available in both English and Spanish. It operates as part of a broader effort to provide equitable legal support and has a documented impact through strategic cases and client success stories across Maryland.
