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
9250 Judicial Way
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-313-2111
TTY users dial Maryland Relay 711
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Is there a night drop box for the Circuit Court for Howard County?
No. The Clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday at the above hours of operation, except for court holidays.
Is there a space at the Court House to take Depositions?
No there is not any space in the Court House for depositions.
What can I bring to the Court House?
See Administrative Order No. 2018-02 on Electronic Equipment, Cell Phones and Computers.
Does the Clerk’s Office notarize documents?
No, the Clerk’s Office (including the Land Records/License Dept.) does not notarize any documents.
Clerk's Office
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Wayne A. Robey, Clerk | 410-313-2160 |
| Diana M. Liebno, Chief Deputy Clerk | 410-313-3803 |
| General Information | 410-313-2111 |
| Toll-Free (in Maryland) | 1-888-313-0197 |
| Accounting Department | 410-313-3210 |
| Civil Department | 410-313-3844 |
| Criminal/Juvenile Department | 410-313-3822 |
| Land Records/License Department | 410-313-5850 |
| Trust Department | 410-313-2160 |
Judges
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Hon. William V. Tucker, Admin. Judge | 410-313-2066 |
| Hon. Stephanie P. Porter | 410-313-2145 |
| Hon. Mary M. Kramer | 410-313-2083 |
| Hon. Timothy J. McCrone | 410-313-2149 |
Court Administrator
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Court Administrator's Office | 410-313-3029 |
Court-Related Agencies
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Law Library | 410-313-2135 |
| Office of the State's Attorney for Howard County | 410-313-2108 |
| Office of the Public Defender | 410-480-7777 |
| Other Useful Links: | |
| Howard County Bar Association Howard County Government Maryland State Archives |
Please be advised that the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is prohibited by law from rendering legal advice and from performing title searches.