General Information
NOTICE: Use of cell phones and other electronic devices is prohibited in designated areas of the courthouse. Cell phones and all other electronic devices must be turned OFF and be inoperable when in a courtroom or in the hallways on the floors of the courthouse where courtrooms are located. The use of any camera, cell phone, or any electronic device for taking, recording, or transmitting photographs, videos, or other visual images is prohibited in the courthouse at all times, unless the court expressly grants permission in a specific instance. See NOTICE on Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities (effective January 1, 2011).
You will be asked to leave if you use a video or audio device, and Per MD CRIM LAW §6-409(b), your failure to comply may result in your arrest and a penalty of up to 6 months imprisonment or a fine not exceeding $1,000, or both.
NOTICE: Beginning on Monday, November 22, 2021, our office will begin accepting in-person credit card payments (VISA, MasterCard and Discover) for most transactions to include: Notary/Notary Certification, Business Licenses, Land Recordation (fees and taxes), copy fees, Marriage License Applications/Copies/Civil Ceremonies, Court Costs/Fines, Bad Check Fees, etc.
We will NOT accept credit card payments to post bonds.
Contact Information
Clerk's Office
24 Summit Avenue
Hagerstown, MD 21740
washcocc_clerk@mdcourts.gov
Clerk's Office
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Kevin Tucker, Clerk | 301-733-8660 ext. 265 |
| General Information | 301-733-8660 ext. 0 |
| Fax Number | 301-791-1151 |
| TTY users call Maryland Relay 711 | |
| Recording Office | 301-790-7991 ext. 1 |
| Business Licensing | 301-790-7991 ext. 1 |
| Criminal | 301-790-7941 ext. 3 |
| Civil | 301-790-4972 ext. 2 |
| Jury Duty | 301-790-7991 ext. 225 |
| Jury Schedule Announcement online at http://mdcourts.gov/clerks/washington/jurystatus/juryannouncements.pdf or call 301-739-3440 | |
| Land Record Room | 301-790-7413 ext. 4 |
| Marriage Licenses | 301-790-7991 ext. 1 |
| Trust Clerk | 301-790-4972 ext. 265 |
Judges
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Hon. Brett R. Wilson, County Administrative Judge | 240-313-2573 |
| Hon. Dana Moylan Wright | 240-313-2560 |
| Hon. Viki M. Pauler | 240-313-2565 |
| Hon. Mark K. Boyer | 240-313-2555 |
| Hon. Andrew F. Wilkinson | 240-313-2520 |
| Hon. Joseph S. Michael | 240-313-2550 |
Family Law Magistrate
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| G. Clair Baker, Jr., Esq., Family Law Magistrate | 240-313-2575 |
Court Offices
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Circuit Administrator Kristin Grossnickle |
240-313-2545 |
| Assignment Office Heather Karap, Lead Assignment Clerk Kathleen Heavner, Assignment Clerk Rhonda Pyles, Assignment Clerk Patricia Ryan, Assignment Clerk |
240-313-2540 |
| Drug Court Coordinator Jennifer Bricker |
240-313-2595 |
| Drug Court Case Manager Richelle Scrugham |
240-313-2511 |
| Family Services Coordinator Amie Spigler |
240-313-2580 |
| Law Library | |
| Law Clerk Office | 240-313-2570 |
| Rebecca Littleton, Law Librarian | 240-313-2558 |
| Permanency Planning Liaison Laurie Baker |
240-313-2590 |
Court Reporters
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Tracy Zamora (Judge Brett R. Wilson) | 240-313-2548 |
| Kelly Pierce (Judge Dana Moylan Wright) | 240-313-2519 |
| Dee Barnhart (Judge Viki M. Pauler) | 240-313-2554 |
| Debra Kline (Judge Mark K. Boyer) | 240-313-2547 |
| Linde Cessna (Judge Andrew F. Wilkinson) | 240-313-2564 |
| Tressa Clifford (Judge Joseph S. Michael) | 240-313-2544 |
| Sandra Faith (Magistrate G. Clair Baker) | 240-313-2574 |
Court-Related Agencies
| Name | Phone |
|---|---|
| Assessments and Taxation 3 Public Square Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
301-791-3050 |
| Child Support Enforcement Office Department of Social Services 122 North Potomac Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
800-332-6347 |
| District Court 36 W. Antietam Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
240-420-4600 |
| Drinking Driver Monitor Program 100 West Franklin Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
240-420-5150 |
| Family Law Hotline | 800-845-8550 |
| Juvenile Services 44 N. Potomac Street, Suite 300 Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
301-791-7171 |
| Legal Aid Bureau 22 S. Market St. Suite 11 Frederick, MD 21701 |
301-694-7414 |
| Parole and Probation 100 West Franklin Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
240-420-5140 |
| Public Defender 81 W. Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
301-791-4735 |
| Register of Wills 100 W. Washington Street Suite 3400 Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
301-739-3612 |
| Sheriff's Judicial Division 24 Summit Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
240-313-2530 |
| Social Services Adult Protective Services Child Protective Services |
240-420-2100 240-420-2155 240-420-2222 |
| Foster Care 122-128 N. Potomac Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
240-420-2143 |
| State's Attorney 33 W. Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
240-313-2000 |
| Washington County Treasurer 35 West Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
240-313-2113 |
| Department of Assessments and Taxation 3 Public Square Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
301-791-3050 |