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Marilyn Bentley named Baltimore city court clerk
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Marilyn Bentley, who has served as chief deputy clerk of the Baltimore City Circuit Court since May 2015, was named clerk of the circuit court on Thursday. Bentley will fill the vacancy created last month by the death of former clerk Lavinia G. Alexander.
“Ms. Bentley’s dedication to all who enter our court and nearly 20 years of service within the Circuit Court of Baltimore City will be invaluable as we build on the excellent work of Ms. Alexander,” said Baltimore City Circuit Administrative Judge W. Michel Pierson in a statement.
“As Chief Deputy Clerk, Ms. Bentley has the day-to-day, institutional knowledge that will allow us to meet the demands of Maryland’s busiest court.”
Bentley, who began her career with the Maryland Judiciary in 1991 as an assistant administrator, previously held positions in the state Department of Human Resources and Department of General Services. She has been serving as acting clerk since Alexander’s death in November.
“I am grateful for the confidence the judges have shown in me to serve as the Clerk of Court,” Bentley said in a statement. “My time working with judges in the civil division and supporting Ms. Alexander’s efforts have prepared me to carry out our mission to operate with high levels of efficiency and fairness, while upholding the public trust and continually improving access to justice.”
