Maryland State Government

The District Court of Maryland is a state-funded court of record possessing statewide jurisdiction. Established in 1971, the court offers judicial services for landlord-tenant, replevin action, motor vehicle violation, misdemeanor and felony cases. It also offers litigation services for issues related to discrimination and foreclosures. The District Court of Maryland serves Montgomery, Kent, Howard, Harford, Garrett and Frederick counties in Maryland. The court also handles cases related to burglary, trademark counterfeiting, abduction, threat, telephone misuse, sexual abuse, prostitution and forgery. It additionally strives to enforce transportation laws. The District Court of Maryland is a part of Maryland Judiciary, which also operates appellate, circuit and orphans courts. The District Court of Maryland maintains a location in Baltimore.

The Baltimore City Law Department is a government department established by the City Charter, responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the City of Baltimore and its various departments, officers, commissions, boards, and authorities. The department is headed by the City Solicitor, who is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. In addition to overseeing the legal business of the City, the City Solicitor also serves as a member of the Board of Estimates, which formulates and executes the fiscal policy of the City. The Law Department is actively involved in various legal matters, including filing lawsuits against tobacco companies for cigarette filter waste, combating PFAS chemicals, and holding Hyundai and Kia accountable for vehicle thefts. The department also runs a Summer Clerkship Program in partnership with local law schools, providing law students with valuable work experience in litigation, transactional, and advisory roles. With a commitment to transparency, the Law Department provides public information and handles requests for documents through designated channels.Generated from the website