Four Nominated for Prince George’s County SCM Seat
The Appellate Courts Judicial Nominating Commission has nominated four judges for the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Maryland created by the retirement of Justice Michele Hotten:
Honorable Krystal Quinn Alves
Honorable Tiffany Hanna Anderson
Honorable Peter Kevin Killough
Honorable William Antoine Snoddy
Four Apply for Prince George’s County SCM Seat
Four judges have applied for the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Maryland created by the retirement of Justice Michele Hotten:
Honorable Krystal Quinn Alves
Honorable Tiffany Hanna Anderson
Honorable Peter Kevin Killough
Honorable William Antoine Snoddy
Judge Stephen Kehoe Appointed to ACM
Governor Wes Moore’s first appellate appointment is Judge Stephen Kehoe, for the Eastern Shore seat on the Appellate Court of Maryland. Judge Kehoe replaces his older brother, Judge Christopher Kehoe, who has been a Senior Judge on the Court since August.
Because Governor Moore made this appointment during the General Assembly session, it will not take effect until confirmation by the Senate.
Below is the Governor’s February 8 press release:
Read More…Three Nominated for Eastern Shore ACM Vacancy
On January 12, 2024, the Appellate Courts Judicial Nominating Commission nominated two county administrative judges and a magistrate judge for the vacancy on the Appellate Court that will arise from the retirement of Judge Christopher B. Kehoe. This seat is for the First Appellate Judicial Circuit, which includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. The nominees are:
Read More…Meet the Applicants for the Appellate Court (First Appellate Judicial Circuit)
Seven applicants have applied for the Appellate Court vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Judge Christopher B. Kehoe. The First Appellate Judicial Circuit includes Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties.
The applicants are:
Read More…Governor Appoints Matthew J. Fader as New Chief of the Court of Appeals
Today, the day after Chief Judge Joseph Getty‘s 70th birthday and formal retirement from the State’s highest court, Governor Larry Hogan appointed Judge Matthew J. Fader to succeed him, as the next Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. In the same press release, quoted in full below, the Governor also officially designated Judge E. Gregory Wells as Chief Judge of the Court of Special Appeals:
Read More…Governor Larry Hogan today swore in Judge Matthew J. Fader as Chief Judge for the Court of Appeals, and officially designated Judge E. Gregory Wells as Chief Judge for the Court of Special Appeals.
“I am proud to designate Judge Fader and Judge Wells to preside over the state’s highest courts,” said Governor Hogan. “They are both highly respected and experienced jurists who serve with distinction and an unwavering dedication to the law.”
In total, the governor has made 163 judicial appointments during his tenure. He has focused on ensuring that the composition of the courts better reflects the diversity of the state. Earlier this week, he swore in Judge Angela M. Eaves as the first Hispanic to serve on the Court of Appeals. Today, Judge Wells became the first African American to serve as chief judge of the Court of Special Appeals, and the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as chief judge of either of Maryland’s appellate courts.
Judges Eaves and Fader to join Maryland high court, Judge Albright to COSA, Judge Wells new COSA chief
Today, Governor Hogan announced that he is appointing Harford County Circuit Court Judge Angela Eaves and Court of Special Appeals Chief Judge Matthew Fader for the vacancies on the Court of Appeals created by the upcoming retirements of Judge Robert McDonald and Chief Judge Joseph Getty.
As a result of Chief Judge Fader’s elevation, the Governor has announced his intention to appoint Judge Gregory Wells of the Court of Special Appeals to serve as that court’s new chief judge and Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Anne Albright to the at-large vacancy.
Judge Eaves’ appointment is particularly notable. After the original seven applicants for Judge McDonald’s seat (reserved for residents of Baltimore County and Harford County) were all white, the Governor readvertised the vacancy to “attract as broad a field of candidates as possible consistent with his commitment to diversity and outreach.” Judge Eaves was one of five additional applicants, and she will now become Maryland’s first Afro-Latina appellate judge.
Also of note, Judge Wells will become the first African-American and first openly LGBTQ Chief Judge of Maryland’s intermediate appellate court.
Read More…Three COSA Judges Nominated for Vacancy on Court of Appeals (Howard County and Western Maryland)
The Appellate Courts Judicial Nominating Commission today nominated three sitting appellate judges for the Court of Appeals vacancy that will arise when Chief Judge Joseph M. Getty turns 70 this coming April. This seat on the State’s highest court is for the Third Appellate Judicial Circuit, which includes Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard and Washington Counties. The nominees are:
Read More…Six Nominated for Baltimore County & Harford County Seat on Maryland Court of Appeals
Today, the Appellate Courts Judicial Nominating Commission nominated five judges and one attorney for the seat on the Court of Appeals of Maryland that will become vacant when Judge Robert McDonald reaches mandatory retirement age next month. The nominees are:
Read More…Governor Hogan Appoints Rosalyn Tang to Court of Special Appeals
Today, Governor Larry Hogan announced the appointment of Rosalyn Tang to the seat on the Court of Special Appeals vacated upon the elevation of Judge Steven Gould to the Court of Appeals. She was among seven nominees for the vacancy. The press release states:
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