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Judge H. James West to lead Circuit Court for Charles County

Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has named Judge H. James West county administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Charles County. Read more.

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Judicial appointments to District Court in Prince George's County

Gov. Larry Hogan has made five judicial appointments to the Prince George’s County District Court: Wennesa Bell Snoddy, John Anthony Bielec, Dolores Dorsainvil, LaKeecia Reneé Allen, and Stacey Maria Cobb Smith. Read the Governor’s Office news release.

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Talk to a lawyer for free at the Maryland Courts Self-Help Center

Call or chat with a lawyer who can help you represent yourself in your civil case. 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday. Read more.

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My Laws, My Courts, My Maryland: A video library for the self-represented

Have a legal problem and don’t know where to begin? The Judiciary’s Self-Help Video Library can help you get started. Learn more.

Catonsville District Court Rendering

New temporary location for Towson District Court

The Towson District Courthouse has moved temporarily to the new Catonsville District Courthouse. Read more.

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MDEC launches in Baltimore County

The Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) case management system is now operational in Baltimore County.

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People’s Law

People’s Law is a legal information and self-help website maintained by the Thurgood Marshall State Law Library and supported by Maryland's non-profit legal services providers. Explore People's Law.

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GlobeThe Maryland Judiciary has many services available to individuals who do not speak English. Read more.