Self-Help Videos

Planning to represent yourself in court? Do you have a legal problem and don’t know where to begin? The 25 videos below may help. Each video includes:

  • Transcripts in English and Spanish
  • A printable tip sheet summarizing the video
  • Links to resources, forms, and court services
Getting Started
Should you represent yourself? Or should you get a lawyer? These five videos help get you on the track to self-representation.
Representing myself
Should I Represent Myself?


Law Topics
What is service of process? Expungement? Each of the 10 videos here offer a close look at a specific legal subject.

Rent court for tenants
Rent Court For Tenants


Family
A growing collection of videos on family legal matters. Three videos here cover guardianship.

Rent court for tenants
Adult Guardianship: Introduction to Adult Guardianship
 
 

Full Video Library

Title Category Date
Rent Court for Landlords Law Topics
Rent Court for Tenants Law Topics
Rent Escrow Law Topics
¿Necesita un Intérprete Judicial? Court Basics
Adult Guardianship: Introduction to Adult Guardianship Family
Adult Guardianship: The Role of Guardian of the Person Family
Adult Guardianship: The Role of Guardian of the Property Family
Need A Court Interpreter? Court Basics
Overview of Maryland Courts Court Basics
The Foreclosure Process Law Topics
Foreclosure Mediation Law Topics
Mediation Law Topics
Expungement Law Topics
Before Court: Preparing for Your Day in Court Court Basics
Tips for Your Day in Court Court Basics
Can't Afford Court Filing Fees? Court Basics
Can't Afford Appellate Costs? Court Basics
Should I Represent Myself? Getting Started
Hiring and Working with Your Lawyer Getting Started
Finding Legal Help in a Civil Case Getting Started
What is the Law? Getting Started
How to Research the Law Getting Started
Bringing a Small Claim Law Topics
Defending a Small Claim Law Topics
Service of Process Law Topics