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Judges may volunteer at government animal shelters, MD ethics committee says
Maryland judges may volunteer at government-run animal shelters, the Maryland Judicial Ethics Committee decided last week.
Suspension — not removal — recommended for Anne Arundel judge
The Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities stopped short of recommending that an Anne Arundel County judge be removed from office.
New administrative judge named for Montgomery County Circuit Court
A new administrative judge has been named for the Montgomery County Circuit Court starting in March 2026, after a retirement.
Moore appoints new District Court judge in Worcester County
Gov. Wes Moore appointed a prosecutor to the Worcester County District Court bench, highlighting his legal experience and community service.
Disciplinary hearings begin against Anne Arundel Orphans’ Court judge
An Anne Arundel County judge argued that his conflict with a fellow judge was a mere disagreement and that he shouldn’t be sanctioned.
Disciplinary hearing for Anne Arundel Orphan’s Court Judge postponed
The final disciplinary hearing for Anne Arundel County Orphan’s Court Judge Vickie Gipson was postponed after a two-hour closed hearing.
Trump administration taps Army Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges
The Trump administration is tapping National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers to be temporary immigration judges.
Moore appoints new judges in Montgomery, Worcester counties
Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of two new circuit court judges in Montgomery and Worcester counties.
Judge hears arguments in Trump case against MD judges
A federal judge said he expects to rule by Labor Day on the Trump administration’s unprecedented lawsuit against Maryland’s federal bench.
Former MD Eastern Shore judge, law clerk charged with misconduct in office
A former district administrative judge for Maryland’s Eastern Shore and his former law clerk have been charged with misconduct in office.
Moore appoints five judges in Prince George’s, Harford counties
Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of five judges, four in Prince George's County and one in Harford County.
Senate confirms Trump’s first judicial nominee of his second term
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s first judicial pick of his second term, approving a judge for the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
