Self-Help Office
• The Self-Help Office will be opening late at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 7.
• All virtual drop-in meetings and one-on-one appointments are currently suspended until further notice.
The Circuit Court for Baltimore County Self-Help Office is closed every day from noon to 1 p.m., and accepts walk-ins Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on a first-come, first-served basis. We are in the County Courts Building, second floor Law Library (rear), 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204. The Law Library staff is available on Wednesdays to provide limited Family Law assistance.
SERVICES
The Office can:
- Help with Family Law court forms, which may be obtained at the Clerk’s Office or through the Maryland Judiciary. Learn more about electronic filing.
- Explain Family Law court processes
- Help you open, answer or move your Family Law case forward. Check the status of your case.
The Office cannot:
- Give legal advice
- File paperwork for you
- Represent you in court
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
If the assistance you need does not require an appointment, email baltcoselfhelp@mdcourts.gov with your inquiry.
| Type of Assistance | Description | How to Attend |
|---|---|---|
| In-Person Appointments Select Wednesdays only. | Meet with a volunteer lawyer in person for free, legal advice regarding family and civil law matters. (For those that don't have a lawyer.) | Email baltcoselfhelp@mdcourts.gov to schedule an appointment. |
| Virtual Drop-In Meetings Tuesdays only, noon to 1 p.m. | A live representative will you let you into the meeting when it’s your turn to be assisted with your family law matters. | Currently unavailable |
| Virtual One-on-One Appointments | Schedule a virtual, 30-minute appointment for one-on-one family law assistance. | Currently unavailable |
TAKE THE SURVEY
To help the court evaluate future program needs, complete our survey. You do not need to provide your name or case-identifying information.