Hogan appoints judges in Baltimore city, Kent Co.

Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday appointed Dana M. Middleton and Harris P. Murphy to fill vacancies on the circuit courts in Baltimore city and Kent County, respectively.

Middleton is an assistant attorney general in the agency’s Criminal Division, Organized Crime Unit. She previously worked as a prosecutor in Baltimore. She earned her law degree from George Washington University Law School.

Middleton will replace Judge Stephen J. Sfekas, who reached the constitutionally mandated retirement age of 70 in February.

Murphy has been Kent County state’s attorney since 2015. Prior to his election, he served as an assistant public defender for Kent and Queen Anne’s counties. Murphy earned his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Murphy will replace Judge Paul M. Bowman, who reached the constitutionally mandated retirement age of 70 in July.