The Charles County Circuit Court Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program promotes the availability, use, and quality of mediation and settlement conferences.

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It is always best to consult with an attorney about your case.  If you are unable to afford an attorney, and choose to represent yourself, contact any of the following resources, or visit the Help Center page.  This service is provided by the Charles County Circuit Court through funding by Juvenile and Family Services of the Maryland Judiciary and Charles County Government.  Click here for more information regarding legal advice. The attorney will not represent you, but may advise and assist you with filing court forms to represent yourself.  You may also call the following numbers for assistance: 

• Maryland Court Help Center:  410-260-1392
  
  
• Family Law Hotline:  1-800-845-8550
  
  
• Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Services: 1-800-510-0050
  
  
• Charles County Bar Association:  301-609-9350
  
  
• Charles County Sheriff’s Department Domestic Violence Unit:  301-932-3072
  
  
• Charles County Sheriff’s Department:  301-932-2222/301-932-3072/301-870-3232
  
  
• Center for Abused Persons (CAP) 24-hour hotline:  301-645-3336/3337; 301-843-1110
  
  
• Hughesville Women’s Shelter 24-hour hotline:  301-274-0683
  
  
• Charles County Department of Social Services:  301-392-6400
  
  
• Circuit Court Civil Court Clerk:  301-932-3215
  
  
• District Court Civil Office:  301-934-5110 Option #2