District Court Help Centers

The District Court Help Centers provides free limited legal services for people who are not represented by an attorney.

Get help with civil District Court cases, including:

  • Landlord/Tenant
  • Small and Large Claims
  • Consumer matters like car repossessions, debt collection, and credit card cases
  • Return of Property (Replevin and Detinue)
  • Domestic Violence/Peace Orders
  • Expungement

Who can we help?  An individual with a legal problem. We cannot help relatives or agents of the person with the legal problem as well as businesses, including sole proprietorships, LLCs, third parties, and personal representatives.

Court Help Center lawyers will not represent you in court.

This service is provided to help you represent yourself.
City/County Address Days Hours
Baltimore City 501 East Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
3rd Floor
Catonsville

1 Rolling Cross Road
Catonsville, MD 21228

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
2nd Floor
Cambridge 310 Gay Street
Cambridge, MD 21613
Friday

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Closed 12 – 1 p.m.

Frederick 100 W. Patrick Street 
Frederick, MD 21701
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lower Level
Glen Burnie 7500 Gov. Ritchie Hwy
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
2nd Floor
Hagerstown 36 W. Antietam Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Monday

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Closed 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2nd Floor
La Plata 200 Charles St.
La Plata, MD 20646
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Rockville 191 East Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Salisbury 201 Baptist Street,
Salisbury, MD 21801
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Room 2248A
Upper Marlboro 14735 Main Street
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Monday -Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bourne Wing, Room 069B

Unable to walk-in?

Call 410-260-1392 or chat live from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Directions to the District Court Help Centers

Frederick

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Frederick County Courthouse
100 W. Patrick Street 
Frederick, MD 21701

Court Help Center Location: lower level

Driving Directions
From the NORTH (Rt. 15): Take I-70 toward Baltimore, From I-70 take EXIT 54 ( East Street - Downtown Frederick), Turn LEFT onto E. Patrick St. (144), Turn LEFT onto Court St. The court is on the right.

From the SOUTH (I-270): Take Exit 52 - I-70 toward Baltimore, From I-70 take EXIT 54 ( East Street - Downtown Frederick ), Turn LEFT onto E. Patrick St. (144), Turn LEFT onto Court St. The court is on the right.

From the EAST and WEST (I-70): Take EXIT 54 (East Street - Downtown Frederick), Turn LEFT onto E. Patrick St. (144), Turn LEFT onto Court St. The court is on the right.

Parking: Fee parking on left

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Glen Burnie

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

District Court for Anne Arundel County
George M. Taylor Multi-Service Center
7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061

Court Help Center Location: Second floor, directly across from the Clerk's Office

Driving Directions
From 695: Take Exit 3 to Route 2, Ritchie Highway. Court is located at intersection of Rt.2 and Rt.648 (Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd.)

From Route I-97: Take Quarterfield Road (Exit 13) toward Glen Burnie. Make a left onto Crain Highway. Make a right onto Fifth Avenue. Make a left onto Ritchie Highway (Route 2). The Court is located on the southbound side of Ritchie Highway and B&A Boulevard (MD 648) next to the La Fontaine Bleu.

Parking: Free on street and in parking garage next to the court.

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Rockville

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

District Court of Maryland for Montgomery County
191 East Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20850-2630

Court Help Center Location: second floor

Bus Information: Ride on Buses, Routes 46,54,63, T2.
Website

Driving Directions
From I-270 take Exit 5, Falls Road, onto Maryland Ave. Go 4 lights to end, make left on E. Jefferson. Court is on right. The court is on East Jefferson Street opposite the Circuit Court.

Parking: Available on the street or in nearby garages for a fee. Click here for public parking options.

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Salisbury

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

District Court for Wicomico County
201 Baptist Street, Room 2248A
Salisbury, MD 21801-4959

Court Help Center Location: second floor

Driving Directions
From Route 50: Exit on Baptist Street. The court is on left.

Parking: Free in lot in front of building. Metered spaces in the back.

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Upper Marlboro

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

District Court for Prince George’s County
14735 Main Street
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Court Help Center Location: District Court Bourne Wing, Room 069B

Driving Directions
From Route 4 South: Exit for Upper Marlboro. Turn Left on Water St. Turn right on Judges Dr. Court on Left.

Parking: Metered parking on the street, and in the garage next to the court. Free parking at Equestrian Center at end of Water Street; shuttle service provided.

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Baltimore City

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

District Court for Baltimore City, Civil Division
501 East Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Court Help Center Location:  third floor

Bus Information
MTA Buses, numbers 5, 6, 8, 19, 20, 36, 150, 160, 310 have bus stops nearby.

Metro and Light Rail Information
The Metro Subway Shot Tower Station is located on East Baltimore Street and from there you can transfer to MTA bus 20 to the Courthouse.

Driving Directions
From I-695 to 83 South (Jones Falls Expressway-right): Exit on Fayette St. Court is on left side, next to police headquarters.

Parking: Available on the street or in nearby garages for a fee.

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Cambridge

Fridays from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed from noon – 1 p.m.

District Court for Dorchester County
310 Gay Street
Cambridge, MD 21613

Court Help Center Location: directly behind the bailiffs on the first floor

Driving Directions
From Route 50 East: Cross the Frederick Malkus bridge, turn right at first light onto Maryland Ave. Cross Cambridge Creek Bridge. Court is after first light.

Parking: Free lot available; turn left at rear of building.

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Hagerstown

Mondays from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Closed from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

District Court for Washington County
36 W. Antietam Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Court Help Center Location: second floor

Driving Directions
From the WEST: Take I 70 to I 81 north. From I 81 north or south, take Exit 6A, Route 40 east. Go to the 11th traffic light and turn right onto Potomac Street. Go one block, turn right onto Antietam Street. Go ½ block to green and white parking sign, turn right into metered parking lot. District Court is the large brick building facing Antietam Street

From the EAST: Take I70 to Exit 32, Route 40 West. Go to the 9th traffic light, turn left onto Potomac Street.
Go two blocks, turn right onto Antietam Street. Go ½ block to green and white parking sign, turn right into metered parking lot. District Court is the large brick building facing Antietam Street

Parking: There are two garages in Hagerstown, located at 25 North Potomac Street and 25 Renaissance Way

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Catonsville

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

District Court for Baltimore County
1 Rolling Cross Road
Catonsville, MD 21228

Court Help Center Location:  second floor

Driving Directions
From the NORTH: Take 695 south to Exit 17, W. Security Blvd. Take N. Rolling Road to Johnnycake Road. Turn on Rolling Crossroads.

From the SOUTH: Take 695 west to Exit 15B, W. Baltimore National Pike. Follow W. Baltimore National Pike to N. Rolling Road. Turn on Johnnycake Road. Turn on Rolling Crossroads.

Parking: Free parking in the garage across from the court.

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La Plata

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

District Court for Charles County
200 Charles Street
La Plata, MD 20646

Court Help Center Location: lower level

Driving Directions
From the NORTH: From Baltimore Beltway 695, take I-97 toward Annapolis. Take U.S.-50 West to Route 301 South and follow to La Plata. Turn left onto Charles Street/Rt. 6. Courthouse is on the left-hand side at the intersection of Charles Street and Washington Avenue.

From the EAST: Take US-50 West to Route 301 South and follow to La Plata. Turn left onto Charles Street/Rt. 6. Courthouse is on the left-hand side at the intersection of Charles Street and Washington Avenue.

From the SOUTH: Take US Route 301 north into Maryland. It is approximately 12 miles to La Plata. Turn right onto Charles Street/Rt. 6. Courthouse is on the left-hand side at the intersection of Charles Street and Washington Avenue.

Parking: Free parking available behind the courthouse.

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