Washington County Criminal Lawyer

If you have received a criminal charge in Washington County Maryland, you should consider seeking a criminal attorney as soon as possible to handle your defense.  There are many types of charges that you could be facing, ranging in severity from basic misdemeanors to serious felonies. If you are facing a misdemeanor or felony, contact a local Washington County criminal lawyer who can help explain your options. Some examples include but are not limited to assault, burglary, harassment, malicious mischief, solicitation, drug offenses, sex offenses, homicide, domestic violence, driving under the influence and robbery.  Often times, arrests can stem from routine traffic stops or simple questioning.
Should you be pulled over or questioned by police, you should know that you are not obligated to make any statements that could potentially be used against you in your case.  Decline to speak with authorities prior to consulting with your attorney and being advised about that the best course of action is as you move forward with your case.  It is also not necessary for law enforcement to read you your rights before you are taken into custody, but these rights still exist.  Thus, it is important that you are knowledgeable about what these rights are.
Should you be arrested in Washington County, your case will likely be held at the District Courthouse, located at 36 W. Antietam Street in Hagerstown, Maryland. The best outcome for your case requires the assistance of a strong and experienced attorney who can ensure that your rights are protected to the fullest extent of the law. Be prepared for your court date at the Washington County Courthouse. Find information about parking, hours of operation, and the cell phone policy. The specific type of charge you are facing, as well as the penalties that could ultimately come with a conviction depend on a number of factors that are unique to our case.
The best way to make sure that you have a complete understanding of what is on the line when you have been charged is to contact one of the attorneys with our firm and set up a free consultation where you will be able to review the facts of your case.

Washington County Courthouse

Washington County District Court is located at 36 West Antietam Street in Hagerstown, Maryland.
The court is in operation Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
There is not public transportation to get you to the Washington County Courthouse, but there are two parking garages within walking distance.
The Washington County District Court permits the use of cell phones in the courthouse as long as they are silenced or turned off in a court room.
Washington County Circuit Court is located at 24 Summit Avenue in Hagerstown, Maryland. The court is in operation Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
There is plenty of free street parking around the courthouse, but if you cannot find any on the day you must be in court, there is a parking garage a block and a half away. Cell phones are permitted inside, but they must be turned on silent mode or turned off inside all court rooms.

Driving Directions to District Court

36 W. Antietam Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 From the west, take I 70 to I 81 north. From I 81 north or south, take Exit 6A, Route 40 east. Go to the 11th traffic light and turn right onto Potomac Street. Go one block, turn right onto Antietam Street. Go ½ block to green and white parking sign, turn right into metered parking lot. District Court is the large brick building facing Antietam Street

From the east

take I70 to Exit 32, Route 40 West. Go to the 9th traffic light, turn left onto Potomac Street. Go two blocks, turn right onto Antietam Street. Go ½ block to green and white parking sign, turn right into metered parking lot. District Court is the large brick building facing Antietam Street

Parking at District Court

Hagerstown has two parking garages. One is located at 25 North Potomac Street, between Franklin and Washington Streets. The other is located at 25 Renaissance Way. Turn left at Antietam Street and then turn left into Renaissance Way (alley). The deck is on the left and you can exit onto Potomac Street on the third level. The cost to park in the deck is $1.00 per hour – $8.00 per day. (After 4:00 – only $1.00).

District Court Clerk

Dixie L. Scholtes

Driving Directions to Circuit Court

24 Summit Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21740

From I-81, northbound or southbound

Take Exit 6A onto U.S. Route 40 East toward Hagerstown. Follow Route 40 East, which becomes Washington Street, until you come to the intersection with Summit Avenue/Jonathan Street. The Courthouse is on the southeast corner of the intersection of Washington and Summit Avenue/Jonathan Street.

From the west on I-70

At Exit 26, take I-81 North toward Harrisburg. From I-81, take Exit 6A onto U.S. Route 40 East toward Hagerstown. Follow Route 40 East, which becomes Washington Street, until you come to the intersection with Summit Avenue/Jonathan Street. The Courthouse is on the southeast corner of the intersection of Washington and Summit Avenue/Jonathan Street.

From the east on I-70

Take Exit 32B, Route 40 West toward Hagerstown. Follow Route 40 West, which becomes Franklin Street, to the intersection with Prospect Street. Turn left onto Prospect Street and go one block to the intersection with W. Washington Street. Turn left onto W. Washington Street and go one block to the intersection with Summit Avenue/Jonathan Street. The Courthouse is on the southeast corner of the intersection of Washington and Summit Avenue/Jonathan Street.

Parking at Circuit Court

There is metered parking, $.25/hour with a two hour limit, on the street in the courthouse area. The City of Hagerstown parking deck, $1.00/hour – $6.00 per day, is a block and a half from the Courthouse, in the middle of the first block of North Potomac Street. – Coming from the east on Route 40 (Franklin Street), make a left onto Potomac Street – the parking deck is on the right, a half-block from Franklin. – Coming from the west on Route 40 (Washington Street), continue past the Courthouse for two blocks, and make a left onto Locust Street. Go one block on Locust Street, and make a left onto Franklin Street. Go one block on Franklin and make a left onto Potomac Street – the parking deck is on the right, a half-block from Franklin.

Circuit Court Clerk

Dennis J. Weaver301-733-8660