Firearms or other weapons of any kind are not permitted within the Dorchester County Circuit Court building unless carried by law enforcement officers entering the building in performance of their official duties. Any weapons identified during screening or at any other time, except those carried by a law enforcement officer in the exercise of their official duties, shall be impounded and retained for use as evidence, and may be forfeited, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in accordance with law. Any person unlawfully carrying weapons within the Dorchester County Circuit Court building is subject to criminal prosecution.

Electronic devices, cell phones, computers and cameras are prohibited on the second floor of the Courthouse. Please see Administrative Order 2023-03 for further information.

If you would like to request a video hearing for your case, please file your request with the court as soon as possible to make that request (but no later than 5 business days in advance of your hearing) using the Motion for Remote Proceeding or to Appear Remotely Form. Please refer to the Guidelines for instructions on your remote hearing well in advance. Your request for a remote hearing implies consent with the Guidelines.

Chambers Contact Information

Hon. William H. Jones, County Administrative Judge

Donna Phillips, Judicial Assistant

410-228-6300

Elizabeth Cave, Law Clerk (2023-2024)

410-228-6300

Missy Gallagher, Circuit Court Administrator

410-221-7651

Amber Humphries, Jury Commissioner

410-228-9840

Kendall Timmons, Truancy (Regional Program Manager)

410-548-7107

Shannon John, Truancy Case Manager

410-548-6300

Hon. Karen M. Dean, Associate Judge

Regina Chester, Judicial Assistant

410-228-1395

Bin Lu, Law Clerk (2023-2024)

410-228-6300

Mary E. O’Donnell, Magistrate

Regina Chester, Judicial Assistant

410-228-1395

Miko Collins, Family Services Coordinator

410-228-1395

Meghan McPherson, Family Services Case Manager

410-228-1395

Division Contact Information

Circuit Court for Dorchester County
P.O. Box 416
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
410-228-6300 (p)
410-221-5003 (f)

Family Support Services
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206 High Street, Room 203
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
410-228-1395 (p)
410-228-3775 (f)

Truancy Reduction Program
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P.O. Box 806
Salisbury, Maryland 21802
410-548-7107 (p)

Jury Commissioner
P.O. Box 416
Cambridge, Maryland 21613
410-228-9840 (p)
410-221-0315 (f)

Jury Service Information

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