Howard County Circuit Court - Ellicott City, Maryland

Vy H.

Pretty nice courthouse—seems fairly new! Very clean too. Security was a smooth process and the sheriff deputies were nice and friendly. Went to the Office of the Clerk for a civil ceremony. There’s a ticketing system so you wait until your number is called, and go up to the counter. Staff were friendly and helpful. There’s a huge parking garage that’s free parking—just a bit of a walk to the front entrance.

Margarita-Photography

I've photographed a few weddings here and I love it so much! I'm not sure what the old building looked like but this new one is beautiful! I love how much they considered natural light coming in, both in the lobby and in the ceremony space. This is my favorite courthouse to photograph in. The officiates that I have interacted with have been kind and helpful.

Nau N.

Recently built nice new building, very comfortable for the jurors, so if you get a notification for jury duty don't be panicked, just come in peace and enjoy their hospitality...... tax prayers money working out 😁. It has paid parking garage next to it so your cars are all secured. ( Again jurors don't have to pay the parking, so relax)

Gravel M.

My divorce was filed and settled at this courthouse in 2022 along with some domestic issues. Judge Tucker , and Judge Porter were both wonderful to have during hearings, Including magistrates!! Clerks Office was very helpful and diligent in getting all necessary documents to me!!! Great group of people at this courthouse!!!

penny L.

If only they spent as much money on healing the reason of crimes committed rather than decorating their walls shiny enough, perhaps then more peace could evolve. To think something so simple such as teaching the approach of love, purpose and self empowerment, these free techniques that cost little to nothing but no instead they want marble floors and the most expensive mahogany tables so their outdated under evolved judges can feel the fake pride the community has been forcefully conditioned to provide. Remember to be a judge is to be of service, like the maintenance man or the farmer the service to provide.
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Abu B.

Many post positive things about the new building and especially about wedding service at the court. But that's the partial truth. The real truth is that not spoken of is this circuit court is only about money. Divorce is a cash cow for this court. They always bias against men especially and the bread winner because that's where they get the money from. Alot incompetent judges and magistrate only focus on what brings in more revenue for the court along with the lawyers.There no solution or resolution that doesn't make money only endless filing and it can go on for years. Always put mind the court is a business and business is only focus on money. Money is the only thing that matters. Good forbidden you in this court for a criminal case. Your Money that all they need.

Stay away from this place. Fathers your chances of losing your children, business, home and anything good in your life.

Jude Mary Morton Kramer is terrible judge
William Tucker is terrible judge
Elizabeth Case horrible magistrate

So fathers beware!!!!!!!!

Donna P.

The new building is awesome. Better and more signage would definitely help those unfamiliar with the office locations navigate the building easier. Free use of the parking garage would be very nice. Feels like we're paying for the building twice, once with our tax dollars and once with parking fees!

Wilma P.

Impressive complex, but the rest left much to be desired. I entered at the front doors where two guards were discussing unfiled income tax returns when I arrived and, 20 minutes later as I exited, they were still talking about it. Of greater concern was the Clerk's office with no one waiting to be helped, yet I had to take a number and wait. Four employees behind the window, one finally decided to help me and after I provided extensive information with a lot of need to clarify, I was directed to the lady next to her. This was a simple copy of a complaint. That lady turned the task over to the third person whom, after printing 12 pages, had to again turn me over to a fourth, the cashier. Overstaffed and limited experience.