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Commentary: Funding civil legal aid vital to protect many Maryland families
Reena Shah co-authors op-ed with Commissioners, Vicki Schultz and Michelle Siri
Preserving Trust: Why Nonpartisan Nonprofits are Essential to Maryland’s Justice Ecosystem
In the pursuit of equal access to justice, the law is only one part of the equation. For many Marylanders, the bridge to justice is built by nonprofit…
Access to Justice is a Pillar of the Rule of Law
The rule of law depends entirely on the ability of the people to access the legal system without fear or prejudice. It requires equal access to justice…
A2JC Dispatch – February 2026 Issue
The February IssueIn this month’s Dispatch, we call for candidates to serve as Chair of the Access to Justice Commission, and invite people to serve…
Call for Commissioners
The Maryland Access to Justice Commission seeks legal and community leaders to serve as Commissioners. Commissioners are a diverse group of leaders…
Legal Practitioners are the Nurse Practitioners of the Legal Profession
The access to justice gap is an enduring issue in Maryland, as many people cannot afford to hire an attorney to help them protect their rights and interests…
Maryland’s Tenant Possessions Recovery Act Increases Tenant Rights
Maryland’s legal landscape took a significant step toward a more equitable and humane eviction process in 2025 with the passage of House Bill 767 (HB…
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