Criminal Matters
The State’s Attorney’s Office for Frederick County has the responsibility for prosecuting serious criminal and motor vehicle cases before the Circuit and District Courts for Frederick County.

The State’s Attorney’s Office may be reached at (301) 600-1523.

Pending Court Cases
Unless your case involves the County as a party, we cannot provide information on pending court cases.

For further information, you may contact:

• The Circuit Court Clerk at (301) 600-1976
• The District Court Clerk at (301) 600-2000

Code of the Public Local Laws of Frederick County, Maryland
The 2004 Code of Ordinances is available for purchase. Persons wishing to purchase the Code should contact American Legal Publishing by telephone at (800) 445-5588 or by e-mail.

The Code is also available by a link to American Legal Publishing’s website.

Resolutions and Ordinances can also be found on the Commissioners web page.

Legal Advice on Private Issues
Citizens needing legal advice on private issues should retain a private attorney. Check the local Yellow Pages for informative listings by name and by area of practice.

The Frederick County Bar Association can be reached at (301) 663-1139 or by email.