ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
JUDICIAL BRANCH
![[photo, Anne Arundel County Courthouse, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/an/images/1198-1-1064b.jpg)
Circuit Court |
District Court |
Orphans' Court |
Anne Arundel County Courthouse, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland, April 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
CIRCUIT COURT
Appointed by Governor &/or elected by Voters to 15-year terms (13 Judges):Laura S. Ripken, Circuit Administrative Judge (chosen by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals) & County Administrative Judge, 2025
Pamela K. Alban, Associate Judge, 2020
Alison L. Asti, Associate Judge, 2025
Mark W. Crooks, Associate Judge, 2033
Glenn L. Klavans, Associate Judge, 2031
Stacy W. McCormack, Associate Judge, 2031
Elizabeth S. Morris, Associate Judge, 2020
William C. Mulford II, Associate Judge, 2021
Donna McCabe Schaeffer, Associate Judge, 2031
Robert J. Thompson, Associate Judge, 2020
Richard R. Trunnell, Associate Judge, 2020
Cathleen M. Vitale, Associate Judge, 2031
J. Michael Wachs, Associate Judge, 2023
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FAMILY MAGISTRATES
Appointed by Circuit Court:
David S. Bruce, Esq.; John F. Gunning III, Esq.; Sandra F. Howell, Esq.; Charles J. Muskin, Esq.; Timothy P. Thurtle, Esq.; Erica J. Wolfe, Esq.; one vacancy.
COURT EXAMINERS
Appointed by Circuit Court:
Penelope S. Dart, Esq.; Martin B. Lessans, Esq.; Ronald M. Naditch, Esq.; Paula J. Peters, Esq.; Gregory L. Stephenson, Esq.
COURT AUDITORS
Appointed by Circuit Court:
John K. Gardner, Esq.; John D. Newell, Esq.; James C. Praley, Esq.; one vacancy
P. O. Box 2395, Courthouse, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21404 - 2395
(410) 222-1397
web: http://circuitcourt.org/
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ADULT DRUG TREATMENT COURT
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
J. Michael Wachs, Presiding Judge
Paula W. Fish, Program Manager (410) 222-1184
e-mail: ctfish00@aacounty.org
JUVENILE COURT
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Glenn L. Klavans, Coordinating Judge
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CLERK
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Scott A. Poyer (D), Clerk, 2022
Courthouse, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21404 - 0071
(410) 222-1397/8; tty: (410) 222-1429
e-mail: aaclerkadmin@mdcourts.gov
web: www.circuitcourt.org/
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CIVIL & FAMILY LAW DIVISION
Kim A. Early, Manager (410) 222-1431
Anne Arundel County Courthouse, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland, May 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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COURTROOM CLERKS DIVISION
Jennifer E. King, Manager (410) 222-1424
CRIMINAL, JUVENILE, TRUST & ADOPTION DIVISION
Robin R. Cummings, Manager (410) 222-1420
LAND RECORDS & LICENSING DIVISION
Sharon K. Burke, Manager (410) 222-1425
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- COURT ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Douglas M. Hofstedt, Court Administrator (410) 222-1404
e-mail: cthofs00@aacounty.org
Anne Arundel County Courthouse (from Shaw St.), Annapolis, Maryland, June 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
- COURT REPORTING OFFICE
Kathleen M. Hanson, Supervisor (410) 222-1457; e-mail: courtreporter@circuitcourt.org
PUBLIC LAW LIBRARY
Joan M. Bellistri, Director (410) 222-1387; fax: (410) 268-9762; e-mail: library@circuitcourt.org
web: http://circuitcourt.org/legal-help/law-library
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FAMILY LAW SELF-HELP CENTER
(410) 280-5374
ASSIGNMENT OFFICE
Amanda Smith, Director (410) 222-1422
e-mail: assignmentoffice@aacounty.org
CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT
Kim Doan, Director (410) 222-1215
COURT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Martin E. Weiss, Network Administrator (410) 222-1252
e-mail: itweis00@aacounty.org
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Jennifer K. Cassel, Administrator (410) 222-1113
JURY OFFICE
Marci Mustachio, Jury Commissioner (410) 222-1400
Anne Arundel County Courthouse, Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland, July 2007. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
- SHERIFF
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
James Fredericks (R), Sheriff, 2022
(410) 222-1571
e-mail: shwebmail@aacounty.org
web: www.aacounty.org/departments/sheriff/
Col. Paul R. Tabor, Chief Deputy (410) 222-1571
e-mail: shtabo00@aacounty.org
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OPERATIONS BUREAU
Capt. William E. (Ed) Smith, Commander (410) 222-1490
e-mail: shsmith00@aacounty.org
SECURITY BUREAU
Capt. Stephen W. LaPlanche, Commander (410) 222-1797
e-mail: shlapl00@@aacounty.org
DISTRICT COURT
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 10-year terms (10 Judges):John P. McKenna, Jr., District Administrative Judge (chosen by Chief Judge, District Court of Maryland, with approval of Chief Judge, Court of Appeals), 2022
Sidney A. Butcher,, Associate Judge, 2029
H. Richard Duden III, Associate Judge, 2028
Thomas V. Miller III, Associate Judge, 2030
Danielle M. Mosley, Associate Judge, 2015
Thomas J. Pryal, Associate Judge, 2025
Eileen A. Reilly, Associate Judge, 2028
Laura M. Robinson, Associate Judge, 2025
Shaem C. P. Spencer, Associate Judge, 2028
one vacancy
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Robert F. Sweeney District Court Building, 251 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401 - 1518
(410) 260-1370; 1-800-944-2688 (toll free); tty: (410) 260-1344
web:
www.mdcourts.gov/district/directories/courtmap.html#ARUNDEL
Robert F. Sweeney District Court Building, 251 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, Maryland, September 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
![[photo, District Court/Multi-Service Center, 7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/an/images/i005972b.jpg)
7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 - 3756
(410) 260-1800; 1-800-944-2688 (toll free)
George M. Taylor District Court/Multi-Service Center, 7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Maryland, January 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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SELF-HELP RESOURCE CENTER
George M. Taylor District Court/Multi-Service Center, Room 205
7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 - 3756
(410) 260-1392, (410) 260-1848
web: www.courts.state.md.us/legalhelp/districtctselfhelpctr.html
ADULT DRUG TREATMENT COURT
Appointed by District Administrative Judge:
Thomas J. Pryal, Presiding Judge
Janet A. Ward, Coordinator (410) 260-3744
e-mail: janet.ward@@mdcourts.gov
DUI (DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE) DRUG COURT
Appointed by District Administrative Judge:
Thomas J. Pryal, Presiding Judge
Janet A. Ward, Coordinator (410) 260-3744
e-mail: janet.ward@@mdcourts.gov
ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by Chief Judge upon recommendation of District Administrative Judge:
Tamera L. Chester, Administrative Clerk (410) 260-1365
e-mail: tamera.chester@mdcourts.gov
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CIVIL DIVISION
Sheryl D. Hines, Chief (410) 260-1800
e-mail: sheryl.williams-powell@mdcourts.gov
CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC DIVISION
Jean M. White, Chief (410) 260-1370
e-mail: jean.white@mdcourts.gov
- COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by District Administrative Judge with Chief Judge's approval:
Peter T. Saquella, Administrative Commissioner (410) 260-1316
e-mail: peter.saquella@mdcourts.gov
ORPHANS' COURT
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Nancy C. Phelps (R), Chief Judge (chosen by Governor), 2022
Maureen Carr-York, Esq. (R), Judge, 2022
Vickie Gipson (D), Judge, 2022
P. O. Box 2368
Courthouse, 8 Church Circle, 4th floor, Annapolis, MD 21401 - 2368
(410) 222-1430
Anne Arundel County Courthouse entrance, Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland, April 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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REGISTER OF WILLS
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Lauren M. Parker (R), Register of Wills, 2022
(410) 222-1430; 1-800-679-6665 (toll free)
e-mail: lparker@registers.maryland.gov
web: http://registers.maryland.gov/main/annearundel.html
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