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Circuit Court for Baltimore City hosts ribbon cutting for new help center

The new Harry A. Cole Court Help Access & Information Center is part of the Bar Library at the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse. Read more.

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Judge Karla N. Smith named administrative judge for the Circuit Court for Montgomery County

Supreme Court of Maryland Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader named Judge Karla N. Smith as administrative judge for the Circuit Court for Montgomery County effective March 14, 2026. Read more.

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Retired Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver Jermaine Lewis celebrates District Court Re-Entry Project graduates

Baltimore City District Court celebrated 22 graduates with retired Baltimore Raven Jermaine Lewis on November 20. Read more.

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Free online classes

The Maryland Judiciary offers FREE classes taught by attorneys from the Maryland Court Help Center. See the schedule here.

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Talk to a lawyer for free at the Court Help Center

Call or chat with a lawyer who can help you represent yourself in your civil case. 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday. Read more.

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MDEC implemented in all Maryland Courts

The Maryland Judiciary completed its statewide implementation of the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) case management system on May 6, 2024.

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