Family Law Self-Help Centers
Where can I get in-person legal help?
Most circuit courts have walk-in family law centers where you can get free legal help from lawyers, paralegals, or court staff. Only lawyers can provide legal advice. These centers help with family law cases including child custody, child support, child access, divorce, name change, domestic violence and paternity. Some centers help with adoption and guardianship cases.
Center staff CAN:
- explain family law processes,
- answer questions,
- help with court forms, and
- help you open, answer, or move forward your family case.
They CAN NOT:
- represent you in court,
- file paperwork for you, or
- help you if you have a lawyer.
Find a family law center near you below. Each center operates independently, and most have a first come/first served sign-up process.
| City/County | Address | Days | Hours | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany | 59 Prospect Sq., Cumberland | Tuesday | 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 301-722-3390 | Learn more |
| Anne Arundel | 8 Church Cir., Annapolis. Suite 303 | Mon-Fri | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | 410-222-1153 | Learn more |
| Baltimore City | 111 N. Calvert St., Baltimore. Room 114. | Mon-Fri | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Learn more | |
| Baltimore County | 401 Bosley Ave., Towson. Room 101 | Mon-Wed | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) | Learn more | |
| 401 Bosley Ave., Towson. Room 101 | Thursday | 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) | Learn more | ||
| 401 Bosley Ave., Towson. Room 101 | Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (closed 12-12:30 p.m.) | Learn more | ||
| 401 Bosley Ave., Towson. Grand Jury Room | Last Tuesday of the Month | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Learn more | ||
| Calvert | 175 Main St., Prince Frederick | Wednesday | 12:30p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 410-535-1600 X2616 | Learn more |
| Caroline | 109 Market St., Denton. Room 200 | Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Learn more | |
| 109 Market St., Denton. Room 200 | Third Thursday of the month | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Learn more | ||
| Carroll | 55 N. Court St., Westminster. Suite 208 | Wednesday | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 410-386-2751 | Learn more |
| 55 N. Court St., Westminster. Suite 208 | Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-386-2751 | Learn more | |
| Cecil | 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 | Monday | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 410-996-1157 | Learn more |
| 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 | Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | 410-996-1157 | Learn more | |
| 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 | Wednesday | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 410-996-1157 | Learn more | |
| 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 | Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | 410-996-1157 | Learn more | |
| Charles | 200 Charles St., LaPlata | Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 301-932-3278 | Learn more |
| 200 Charles St., LaPlata | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 301-932-3278 | Learn more | |
| Dorchester | 206 High St., Cambridge. Room 101 | Monday | 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 410-228-1395 | Learn more |
| 206 High St., Cambridge. Room 101 | Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 410-228-1395 | Learn more | |
| Frederick | 100 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Lower level. | Tues-Thurs | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 301-600-2023 | Learn more |
| Frederick Community College, Bldg. E | 3rd Tuesday | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 301-600-2023 | Learn more | |
| Garrett | 203 S. 4th St., Oakland | Mon-Fri | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 301-334-7602 | Learn more |
| Harford | 20 W. Courtland St., Bel Air. Level A | Mon-Fri | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 410-638-4916 | Learn more |
| Howard | 8360 Court Ave., Ellicott City. Room 209 | Monday & Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-313-2135 | Learn more |
| 8360 Court Ave., Ellicott City. Room 209 | 1st and 3rd Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-313-2135 | Learn more | |
| 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia | 2nd, 3rd, 4th Tuesday | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 410-313-2135 | Learn more | |
| 8360 Court Ave., Ellicott City. Room 209 | 1st, 2nd, 3rd Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-313-2135 | Learn more | |
| 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia | 1st Tuesday | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 410-313-2135 | Learn more | |
| Kent | 103 N. Cross St., Chestertown. 2nd floor. | Tues & Thurs | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | 410-810-1059 | Learn more |
| 103 N. Cross St., Chestertown. 2nd floor. | Wednesday | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 410-810-1059 | Learn more | |
| Montgomery | 50 Maryland Ave., Rockville. South Tower, Room 1500. | Mon-Fri | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 240-777-9076 | Learn more |
| 50 Maryland Ave., Rockville. South Tower, Room 1500. | Tuesday | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 240-777-9076 | Learn more | |
| Prince George's | 14735 Main St, Upper Marlboro. Room M0416 | Mon-Fri | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | 301-780-8000 | Learn more |
| Room 2435 | Mon-Thurs | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 240-391-6370 | Learn more | |
| Room 2435 | Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 240-391-6370 | Learn more | |
| Queen Anne's | 200 N. Commerce St., Centreville. Suite 114 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Learn more | |
| 200 Library Cir., Stevensville | 1st & 2nd Thursday | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Learn more | ||
| 121 S. Commerce St., Centerville | 3rd & 4th Thursday | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Learn more | ||
| Somerset | 30513 Prince William St., Princess Anne | Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-621-7583 | Learn more |
| St. Mary's | 41605 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown | Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Learn more | |
| 41605 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown | last Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Learn more | ||
| 21677 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd., Lexington Park | 1-3 x per month | Call for hours | 301-475-7844 x4121 | Learn more | |
| Talbot | 11 N. Washington St., Easton. South Wing. | Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-770-6806 | Learn more |
| 11 N. Washington St., Easton. South Wing. | 1st & 3rd Friday | 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 410-770-6806 | Learn more | |
| 100 W. Dover St., Easton | 1st Thursday | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 410-770-6806 | Learn more | |
| Washington | 24 Summit Ave., Hagerstown. Room 229 | Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 240-313-2580 | Learn more |
| Wicomico | 101 N. Division St., Salisbury | Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-334-3110 | Learn more |
| 101 N. Division St., Salisbury | Wednesday | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 410-334-3110 | Learn more | |
| Worcester | One W. Market St., Snow Hill. Room 101 | Monday | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 410-632-5638 | Learn more |
| One W. Market St., Snow Hill. Room 101 | 3rd Wednesday (Guardianship only) | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 410-632-5638 | Learn more |