Maryland Court Help Centers
Free legal help with your civil
or family matter
410-260-1392
8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday
Weapons of any kind are prohibited in or on the Courthouse premises
All persons entering the Courthouse shall submit to security screening for the purpose of detecting weapons and contraband. Such searches may include the use of electronic or other specialized equipment or manual searches, as deemed appropriate by Court Security. In addition, all briefcases, packages, bags, purses, wallets, cell phones, electronic devices and other personal belongings will be scanned by an x-ray machine and may be manually inspected. (See also: Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland Administrative Order, Courthouse Policy on Firearms, Weapons and Contraband)
Use of cell phones may be limited or prohibited
NOTICE on Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities
Address and Hours of Operation
Worcester County Circuit Court
Court House
One W. Market Street
Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Judges
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Hon. Brian D. Shockley, Administrative Judge Billie Dee Wells, Judicial Assistant | 410-632-0600 |
| Hon. Beau H. Oglesby, Associate Judge Megan Beach, Judicial Assistant | 410-632-0700 |
| Hon. Mary M. Kent, Associate Judge Treka Cousar, Judicial Assistant | 410-632-1232 |
Magistrate
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Diane Karsnitz | 410-632-5609 |
Circuit Court Departments
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Court Administrator - Ilene Muhlberg | 410-632-2342 |
| Court Reporter - Anne Horner | 410-632-1125 |
| Court Reporter - Kathy Zeve | 410-632-3232 |
| Court Reporter - Melinda Tinnell | 410-632-1232 |
| Civil Assignment Commissioner - Jennie Frock | 410-632-4594 |
| Criminal Assignment Commissioner - Terri Shockley | 410-632-4593 |
| Child Custody Evaluator – Jessica Stewart | 410-632-5417 |
| Drug Court Coordinator - Tracy Simpson | 410-632-3130 |
| Drug Court Case Manager - Christa Lawrence | 410-632-5418 |
| Family Services Coordinator - Jennifer Baumann | 410-632-5638 |
| Family Law Case Manager - Kimberly List | 410-632-5638 |
| Jury Commissioner - Sullar Barfield | 410-632-5660 |
| Jury Message Phone | 410-632-5674 410-632-1013 |
| Truancy Program Coordinator - Kendall Timmons | 410-548-7107 |
| TTY users call Maryland Relay 711 |
Clerk's Office
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Susan Braniecki, Clerk | 410-632-5500 |
| Civil Department | 410-632-5501 |
| Criminal Department | 410-632-5502 |
| Juvenile Department | 410-632-5501 |
| Paternity Department | 410-632-5501 |
| License/Land Records Department | 410-632-5500 |
Court Related Agencies
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Office of the Public Defender | 410-632-1933 |
| State's Attorney | 410-632-2166 |