Maryland Law Libraries

Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Circuit Court Law Libraries
Allegany CountyCharles County Prince George's County 
Anne Arundel County Dorchester CountyQueen Anne's County
Baltimore City Frederick CountySt. Mary's County
Baltimore County Garrett CountySomerset County
Calvert CountyHarford CountyTalbot County
Caroline CountyHoward County Washington County 
Carroll County Kent CountyWicomico County
Cecil CountyMontgomery County Worcester County

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Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Member, Conference of Maryland Court Law Library Directors
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Access: Click here for details.
Staff: Yes, full time
Address: 361 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis MD 21401
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Tuesday, Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Holiday closures posted on Library website
Phone: (410) 260-1430
Photocopies: Copiers available, $.50 per page
Computers: Computers with internet access and printers are available for public use. Printing is $.50 per page. Wifi is available.
 

 

Allegany County Circuit Court Law Library
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: No; court staff is available for basic assistance
Address: 30 Washington Street, Cumberland MD 21502
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (assistance unavailable noon-1:00pm daily)
Phone: (301) 777-5925
Fax: (301) 777-2055
Photocopies: Copies can be made in the Clerk’s Office for $.50 per page.
Computers: There is one public computer with internet access, word processing.
Parking: Metered parking on Washington Street
Security: All persons entering the courthouse must go through security, including attorneys and court personnel.

Anne Arundel County Public Law Library
Member, Conference of Maryland Court Law Library Directors
Staff: Yes, full-time
Address: Anne Arundel Co. Circuit Court, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis MD 21401
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (410) 222-1387
E-mail: [email protected]
Photocopies: Copiers are available.
Computers: Computers with internet access and printers are available for public use.
Parking: www.circuitcourt.org/about-us/directions 
Security: Library patrons must pass through a metal detector at the security checkpoint
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Baltimore County Circuit Court Law Library 
Member, Conference of Maryland Court Law Library Directors
Staff: Yes, full-time
Address: County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (410) 887-3086
Photocopies: Copier available; copies are $.25 per page.
Computers: Public computers have internet access and Microsoft Word. Legal databases include: Westlaw, Lexis Advance, HeinOnline (law journals) and SASI-Calc.
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: There are parking garages (fees) and parking meters within two blocks of the courthouse.
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Baltimore Bar Library 
Member, Conference of Maryland Court Law Library Directors
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: Yes, full-time
Address: 100 N. Calvert St, Room 618, Mitchell Courthouse, Baltimore, MD 21202
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (except July and August closes at 6:00 p.m.)
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (except July and August closes at 1:00 p.m.)
Phone: (410) 727-0280
Fax: (410) 685-4791
Photocopies:
Computers:
Parking: Meters are located outside.
Security: Follows the same restrictions as a courthouse
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Calvert County Law Library 
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: None
Address: 175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (410) 535-1600 ext. 2730
Fax: (410) 414-7096
Photocopies: Copier available; copies are $.25 per page.
Computers: The library has a computer and printer with word processing and legal database access. Printing is $.10 per page. There is public Internet access.
Directions: Via Google Maps .
Parking: Public parking available.
Security: Library patrons must pass through a metal detector.
Catalog: Publications List 

Caroline County Law Library 
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: None
Address: 109 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., by appointment or prior arrangement; contact by phone to inquire.
Phone: (410) 479-2303
Fax: (410) 479-4063
Photocopies: No copier; printer available
Computers: The library has one public computer with internet access and Westlaw Patron Access.
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: There are both metered and free parking located on the street.
Security: Usual courthouse security.

Carroll County Circuit Court Law Library 
Member, Conference of Maryland Court Law Library Directors
Staff: Yes, available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Address: Circuit Court for Carroll County, Law Library, 200 Willis Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (410) 386-5672
Email: [email protected]
Photocopies: Copier available
Computers: The library has computers available for public use (4 for legal research, 1 in the Self-Help Center), with word processing, internet, and legal database access. Printing is available.
Directions: Via Google Maps or see the library’s website
Parking: Free parking is available
Security: All visitors are required to pass through a metal detector. The Library is open to the public with photo ID during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cecil County Circuit Court Law Library
This courthouse does not have a public law library.
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Address: Cecil County Circuit Courthouse
129 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor, Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: (410) 996-5325
Fax: (410) 996-5120
Additional Info: In the courthouse, there is a public computer located outside the information desk on the first floor for public use which has access to the Peoples Law Library website and the MDEC Public Portal.
Some legal reference materials are available at the Cecil County Public Library at 301 Newark Avenue, (410) 996-5600. You can find on-line help at the Peoples Law Library. The family law clinic is available multiple days a week for free legal advice; days and hours can be found on the website.
Parking: There is a parking lot with no cost.
Security: Library users must pass through a metal detector and all bags must pass through x-ray screening. Liquids cannot be brought into the building but vending machines and water coolers are available throughout the building.

Charles County Public Law Library
MDEC e-filing support available with staff
Staff: Available Full-Time
Address: 200 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (301) 932-3322
Fax: (301) 932-3324
Email: [email protected]
Photocopies: Copier available for a fee - $.50 per page
Computers: Four public access computers are available with word processing, internet, and access to legal databases Westlaw and Lexis Advance.
Printing fees: $.50 per page
Wi-Fi available for Library patrons
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: Free parking lot available near the courthouse
Security: Library patrons must pass through a metal detector upon entering the courthouse.
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Dorchester County Law Library
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: None
Address: 206 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (410) 228-6300
Fax: (410) 221-5003
Computers: Internet access; computer and printer available.
Photocopies: Copier available for a fee.
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: Street parking directly adjacent to the courthouse. Free parking nearby behind the County Office Building.
Security: Library visitors must pass through a metal detector before gaining entrance.

Frederick County Law Library 
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: No library staff on-site. Help Center staff may be available to provide free legal help for the public.
Address: 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 :00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Computers:Public access computers available for internet and legal information.
Photocopies: Copier available, $.10 per page
Directions: Via Google Maps
Parking: Parking meters on the street; parking garage across the street from the courthouse
Security: Patrons must pass through a metal detector before entering. The main entrance is the front entrance. Those with a disability may enter at the lower level back entrance.

Garrett County Law Library
This courthouse does not have a public law library.
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Address: Courthouse Room 107-B, 203 South 4th Street, Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: (301) 334-1934
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Security : Maryland and/or Local Bar ID required.

Harford County Law Library 
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: Limited staffing in law library; leave a call-back number with the Self-Help Center if you would like assistance.
Address: 20 West Courtland Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: N/A
Computers: Available to use with LexisNexis and Westlaw access.
Photocopies: Available on Level 1 next to Civil desk.
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: Street metered parking on the street and a metered parking garage located nearby.
Security: Library patrons must pass through a metal detector before entering.

Howard County Law Library & Legal Resource Center
Member, Conference of Maryland Court Law Library Directors
Staff: Yes, full-time
Address: Circuit Court for Howard County, 9250 Judicial Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (410) 313-2135
Email: [email protected]
Computers: Six public access computers; legal information database available to patrons. Wireless access is available.
Other legal resources can be found http://www.mdcourts.gov/circuit/howard 
Photocopies and Printers: available, $.20 per page
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: The first hour of parking is free.
Security: Library patrons must pass through a metal detector upon entering and leaving the building. No identification is required.

Kent County Public Law Library
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: None
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Address: 103 North Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620
Phone: (410) 778-7440
Fax: (410) 778-7412
Parking: Free parking available.
Security: Library patrons must pass through a security checkpoint at the courthouse.

Montgomery County Circuit Court Law Library 
Member, Conference of Maryland Court Law Library Directors
Staff: Yes, full-time
Address: 50 Maryland Ave Room N-3420, Rockville, MD 20850
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (240) 777-9120
Fax: (240) 777-9126
Email: [email protected] 
Computers: The library has Internet access to Westlaw, Lexis, PACER, HeinOnline, SASI-Calc, Maryland Daily Record, Maryland Family Law Update, and Kaufman’s Alimony Guidelines. Computer use is for legal research purposes; time limits are imposed if patrons are waiting.
Wireless access to the internet is available to patrons who bring their own laptop computers.
B&W photocopying and printing are $.25 per page after the first 20; color copies are $.25 per page starting at page 1, First fax or scan up to 20 pages is free, subsequent pages $0.25 per page ($5 credit card minimum)
Other Services: Notary services are offered, subject to availability. Conference rooms can be reserved for active legal purposes. Zoom Rooms are available to self-represented litigants who need computer and internet access to Zoom hearings.
Directions: Directions via Google Maps 
The library is on the third floor of the judicial center, room 3420.
Parking: There is parking located on the streets around the courthouse and in parking garages located within a 2-block radius. Parking meters cost $1 per hour. There is also public transportation available through the subway (Redline, Rockville station) and Metro bus lines and Ride-On (Montgomery County) buses.
Security: Library patrons must pass through a metal detector upon entering the building. No identification is required.
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Prince George's County Law Library
Member, Conference of Maryland Court Law Library Directors
Staff: Yes, full-time
Address: 14375 Main Street, Room M1400, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (301) 952-3438
Fax: (301) 952-2770
Email: [email protected]
Computers: Computers with internet access available; wi-fi available for laptop access. Printer available $.25 per page.
Photocopies: Copier available, $.20 per page
The Law Library only accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit/debit cards.
Directions: Via Google Maps to the Law Library 
Parking: Parking meters and a free shuttle from the Show Place Arena.
Security: Library patrons must pass through a metal detector to gain entrance to courthouse.
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Queen Anne's County Law Library
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: None
Address: Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County Courthouse, 200 North Commerce Street, Centreville, MD 21617
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (410) 758-0216
Computers: Available with internet access to online legal research materials; printer available.
Photocopies: Copier available
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: Metered parking outside of the courthouse.
Security: Library patrons must pass through a security checkpoint at the courthouse.

Somerset County Law Library
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: Available
Address: 30512 Prince William Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (410) 621-7581
Fax: (410) 621-7595
Computers: Library has computer with Westlaw Patron Access; printer available.
Photocopies: Copier available
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: Parking available on the street in front of the courthouse.
Security: Library patrons must pass through a metal detector before entering.

St. Mary's County Law Library
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: None
Address: 41605 Court House Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Computer: Available with internet access and legal information database for public use, one hour limit for usage; printer available free of charge. 
Photocopies: Copier available, no charge but use of equipment must be legal related.
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: Parking is free and is located on the street near the courthouse, in a lot on the east side of the courthouse behind buildings opposite the courthouse and is also located on East Park Avenue, 1 block from the courthouse.
Security: Identification is required to enter the courthouse except for the main entrance. All patrons must pass through a metal detector. Cell phones and other electronic devices are allowed, in accordance with the circuit court's policy on electronic devices which is posted in the lobby of the courthouse.

Talbot County Law Library
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Enter into the south wing of the Courthouse and ring the buzzer to Judge's Chambers to request access.
Staff: None
Address: 11 N. Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (410) 770-6801
Computers: Available with Internet access and legal information database for public use.
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: On-street parking around the courthouse is free of charge with a 3-hour limit.
Security: Persons accessing the library with permission must identify themselves to court personnel and sign in.

Washington County Law Library 
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: Available
Address: 24 Summit Avenue, Room 116, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (240) 313-2558
Fax: (240) 313-2541
Computers: Computers with internet access available; wi-fi available for laptop access. No printing available in the library, but can print to Clerk’s Office for court-related documents.
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: Approximately 1 1/2 blocks away on Potomac Avenue across from City Hall there is a 5 story parking garage with a $4.00 per day maximum fee. There is also street parking located on Potomac Avenue for 2 hours at $.25 per hour.
Security: Library patrons must pass through a metal detector before entering.

Wicomico County Law Library
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Address: P.O. Box 4074, Salisbury, MD 21803
Phone: (410) 749-6513

Worcester County Law Library
MDEC e-Filing Support from the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
Staff: None, but court staff is available for basic assistance.
Address: 1 West Market Street, Courthouse Room 228, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (410) 632-0600
Computers: The library has computers with internet access available for public use. A printer is available free of charge.
Photocopies: Copier available
Directions: Via Google Maps 
Parking: Free parking in the courthouse lot located on Washington Street
Security: Library patrons must pass through a metal detector before entering
Catalog : A list of the Library Collection is available, sorted by title.