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.
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 |
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. |
| 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.