Self-Help Office
Important Notices
• 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 accepts walk-ins Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., on a first-come, first-served basis. We are in the County Courts Building, second floor Access to Justice Resource Center (formerly Law Library), 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204.
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.