How many judges are in the Maryland Circuit Court?

Unlike other Maryland courts, the Circuit Court has no chief judge. Instead, eight circuit administrative judges perform administrative duties in each of their respective circuits.

Who are the judges in Maryland?

District Judges

James K. Bredar, Chief District Judge.
Richard D. Bennett.
Catherine C. Blake.
Deborah L. Boardman.
Deborah K. Chasanow.
Theodore D. Chuang.
Stephanie A. Gallagher.
Lydia Kay Griggsby.

How much does a circuit court judge make in Maryland?

Salaries of Maryland Judges

Position	Salary Effective 07/01/21
Judge, District Court	$161,333
Chief Judge, District Court	$183,633
Judge, Circuit Court	$174,433
Judge, Court of Special Appeals	$183,633

What Circuit Court is Maryland in?

The fourth judicial circuit
Under the United States Court of Appeals are thirteen judicial circuits. The fourth judicial circuit includes Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The Court sits at Richmond, Virginia, on the first full week of each month, October through June.

What kind of cases go to circuit court?

Circuit Courts generally handle more serious criminal cases and major civil cases. These include juvenile and other family law cases such as divorce, custody and child support. The Circuit Courts hear most cases appealed from the District Court, orphans’ courts and some administrative agencies.

Who are the judges in Howard County?

Howard County

Wayne A. Brooks.
Lisa Broten.
Pamila J. Brown.
Sue-Ellen Hantman.
Mary C. Reese.
Ricardo D. Zwaig.

Do you have to be a lawyer to be a judge in Maryland?

Age of at least 30 at the time of appointment. 6. Membership in the Maryland Bar. The Constitution also speaks generally of the second category of qualifications, by providing that those selected for judgeships shall be lawyers “most distinguished for integrity, wisdom and sound legal knowledge.”

What circuit is Baltimore in?

Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
District of Maryland. Eastern District of North Carolina….