BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND
JUDICIAL BRANCH
![[photo, County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Ave., Towson, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/bco/images/i006054b.jpg)
Circuit Court |
District Court |
Orphans' Court |
County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Ave. (view from
Pennsylvania Ave.), Towson, Maryland, March 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
CIRCUIT COURT
Appointed by Governor &/or elected by Voters to 15-year terms (20 Judges):Kathleen G. Cox, Circuit Administrative Judge (chosen by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals), & County Administrative Judge, 2031
Jan M. Alexander, Associate Judge, 2025
Sherrie R. Bailey, Associate Judge, 2025
Vicki Ballou-Watts, Associate Judge, 2020
Andrew M. Battista, Associate Judge, 2020
Robert E. Cahill, Jr., Associate Judge, 2021
Colleen A. Cavanaugh, Associate Judge, 2029
C. Carey Deeley, Jr., Associate Judge, 2033
Judith C. Ensor, Associate Judge, 2021
Michael J. Finifter, Associate Judge, 2033
Julie L. Glass, Associate Judge, 2029
Paul J. Hanley, Associate Judge, 2029
Ruth A. Jakubowski, Associate Judge, 2033
Justin J. King, Associate Judge, 2029
John J. Nagle III, Associate Judge, 2025
Mickey J. Norman, Associate Judge, 2021
Nancy M. Purpura, Associate Judge, 2027
Dennis M. Robinson, Jr., Associate Judge, 2033
H. Patrick Stringer, Jr., Associate Judge, 2023
Keith R. Truffer, Associate Judge, 2031
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Appointed by Circuit Court:
C. Theresa Beck, Esq., Family Magistrate (410) 887-5565
Phyllis Winsome Brown, Esq., Family Magistrate (410) 887-8611
James R. Farmer, Esq., Family Magistrate (410) 887-2829
Richard J. Gilbert, Esq., Family Magistrate (410) 887-5564
Richard A. McAllister, Jr., Esq., Family Magistrate (410) 823-0013
Catherine F. Woods, Esq., Family Magistrate (410) 887-8611
Wendy Zerwitz Schenker, Esq., Family Magistrate (410) 887-4802
Charles Larry Hofmeister, Esq., Court Auditor (410) 832-8822
Vacancy, Court Auditor (410) 529-4600
County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Ave., Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-2139 (information)
e-mail: circuitcourt@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/circuit/index.html
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FAMILY RECOVERY COURT
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Kathleen G. Cox, Presiding Judge
Vacancy, Family Magistrate (410) 887-4802
Kristy M. Maurath, Director (410) 887-2744, (410) 887-6159; fax: (410) 887-2747
e-mail: kmaurath@baltimorecountymd.gov
JUVENILE DRUG COURT
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Kathleen G. Cox, Presiding Judge
John O. Hennegan, Presiding Judge (retired)
Angela R. Shroyer, Coordinator (410) 887-2199
e-mail: ashroyer@co.ba.md.us
COURT ADMINISTRATION
Timothy H. Sheridan, Court Administrator (410) 887-2687
e-mail: tsheridan@baltimorecountymd.gov
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CRIMINAL CASE MANAGEMENT
Philip M. Pokorny, Criminal Case Manager (410) 887-2853; e-mail: ppokorny@baltimorecountymd.gov
OFFICE OF JURY COMMISSIONER
Rachel Christopher, Jury Commissioner (410) 887-3596; e-mail: juryoffice@baltimorecountymd.gov
CLERK
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Julie L. Ensor (D), Clerk, 2022
(410) 887-2601; 1-800-938-5802 (toll free)
e-mail: julie.ensor@mdcourts.gov
Carol H. Miller, Chief Deputy Clerk (410) 887-2616
e-mail: carol.h.miller@mdcourts.gov
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LAW LIBRARY
Stephanie Levasseur, Director (410) 887-3086; e-mail: slevasseur@baltimorecountymd.gov
ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
Barbara H. Raine, Manager (410) 887-3483
e-mail: barbara.raine@mdcourts.gov
CIVIL & FAMILY LAW DIVISION
Susan J. Willem, Manager (410) 887-2663
e-mail: susan.willem@mdcourts.gov
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ADOPTIONS
Lauren A. Czaplinski, Clerk (410) 887-3069; e-mail: lauren.czaplinski@mdcourts.gov
ADULT GUARDIANSHIP
Margot E. Roberts, Esq., Case Manager (410) 887-2759; e-mail: meroberts@baltimorecountymd.gov
CIVIL DEPARTMENT
Christine M. Shoobridge, Supervisor (410) 887-2615; e-mail: christine.shoobridge@mdcourts.gov
CIVIL ASSIGNMENT DEPARTMENT
Jennifer L. Johnson, Supervisor (410) 887-2662; e-mail: jennifer.johnson@mdcourts.gov
FAMILY LAW DEPARTMENT
Alicia Aybar, Supervisor (410) 887-7807; e-mail: alicia.aybar@mdcourts.gov
TRUST DEPARTMENT
Jennifer K. Wheeler, Clerk (410) 887-3469; e-mail: jennifer.wheeler@mdcourts.gov
COURTROOM CLERKS DIVISION
Lori L. McComas, Manager (410) 887-3483
e-mail: lori.mccomas@mdcourts.gov
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COURTROOM CLERKS DEPARTMENT
Bradford Gorney, Supervisor (410) 887-3413; e-mail: bradford.gorney@mdcourts.gov
CRIMINAL & JUVENILE DIVISION
Dottie L. Dovel, Manager (410) 887-3467; e-mail: dottie.dovel@mdcourts.gov
- CRIMINAL ASSIGNMENT
Kristina Ivins, Lead Worker (410) 887-5502; e-mail: kristina.ivins@mdcourts.gov
CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT
Sue L. Mozingo, Supervisor (410) 887-4296; e-mail: sue.mozingo@mdcourts.gov
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Elizabeth Bova, Supervisor (410) 887-3890; e-mail: elizabeth.bova@mdcourts.gov
JUDICIAL RECORDS & REPRODUCTION, LAND RECORDS, LICENSE & FISCAL DIVISION
Debra A. Malvaso, Manager (410) 887-2698
e-mail: debra.malvaso@mdcourts.gov
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JUDICIAL RECORDS & REPRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
Roger Jacobson, Supervisor (410) 887-8438; e-mail: roger.jacobson@mdcourts.gov
LAND RECORDS INDEXING DEPARTMENT
Joyce A. Williams, Supervisor (410) 887-8439; e-mail: joyce.williams@mdcourts.gov
LAND RECORDS RECORDING DEPARTMENT
Jaime Scott, Lead Worker (410) 887-2658; e-mail: jaime.scott@mdcourts.gov
LICENSE & FISCAL DEPARTMENT
Denise Harris, Supervisor (410) 887-2609; e-mail: denise.harris@mdcourts.gov
SHERIFF
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
R. Jay Fisher (D), Sheriff, 2022
(410) 887-3151
e-mail: sheriff@baltimorecountymd.gov
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/sheriff/index.html
Ruby Hernandez, Chief Deputy Sheriff (410) 887-2032
e-mail: rhernandez@baltimorecountymd.gov
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES SECTION
COURTROOM SECURITY SECTION
LEGAL PROCESS SECTION
SECURITY SECTION
WARRANT SERVICES SECTION
DISTRICT COURT
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 10-year terms (15 Judges):Dorothy J. Wilson, District Administrative Judge (chosen by Chief Judge, District Court of Maryland, with approval of Chief Judge, Court of Appeals), 2021
Sally C. Chester, Associate Judge, 2024
Bruce E. Friedman, Associate Judge, 2029
Stacy A. Mayer, Associate Judge, 2023
Michael T. Pate, Associate Judge, 2023
Lisa A. Phelps, Associate Judge, 2026
Karen A. Pilarski, Associate Judge, 2028
Keith D. Pion, Associate Judge, 2026
Guido Porcarelli, Associate Judge, 2029
Marsha L. Russell, Associate Judge, 2030
Leo Ryan, Jr., Associate Judge, 2030
Michael W. Siri, Associate Judge, 2029
Kimberly M. Thomas, Associate Judge, 2024
Philip N. Tirabassi, Associate Judge, 2025
Kevin Y. T. Wiggins, Associate Judge, 2025
Judith L. (Jody) Pelfrey, Supervisor
1 Rolling Crossroads, Catonsville, MD 21286
(410) 512-2010, (410) 512-2010; 1-800-944-1826 (toll free); tty: (410) 512-2002
e-mail: jody.pelfrey@mdcourts.gov
web: www.courts.state.md.us/district/directories/courtmap.html#BALTIMORECOUNTY
Sherry D. Hines, Supervisor
900 Walker Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228 - 5380
(410) 512-2500; 1-800-944-1826 (toll free); tty: (410) 512-2002
e-mail: sherry.hines@mdcourts.gov
JoAnn E. D'Antonio, Supervisor
8914 Kelso Drive, Essex, MD 21221 - 3135
(410) 512-2300; 1-800-944-1826 (toll free); tty: (410) 512-2002
e-mail: joann.dantonio@mdcourts.gov
- ACCOUNTING
Laura K. Rives, Supervisor (410) 512-2007
e-mail: laura.rives@mdcourts.gov
SUPPORT SERVICES
Ann L. Marsh, Supervisor (410) 512-2072; (410) 512-2020 (information)
e-mail: ann.marsh@mdcourts.gov
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SUPERVISING CONSTABLE
Joseph G. Miller, Supervisor (410) 512-2021; e-mail: joseph.miller@mdcourts.gov
ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by Chief Judge upon recommendation of District Administrative Judge:
Maria R. Fields, Administrative Clerk (410) 512-2150
e-mail: maria.fields@mdcourts.gov
- CIVIL DIVISION
Paula D. Morgan, Chief (410) 512-2075; (410) 512-2103 (information)
e-mail: paula.morgan@mdcourts.gov
CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC DIVISION
Kathleen A. Webster, Chief (410) 512-2035; (410) 512-2101 (criminal); (410) 512-2102 (traffic)
e-mail: kathleen.webster@mdcourts.gov
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COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by District Administrative Judge with Chief Judge's approval:
Michael Charnasky, Administrative Commissioner (410) 512-2032
e-mail: michael.charnasky@mdcourts.gov
ORPHANS' COURT
![[photo, County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Ave., Towson, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/bco/images/i006054b.jpg)
William R. Evans (D), Chief Judge (chosen by Governor), 2022
Juliet G. Fisher (D), Judge, 2022
Arthur M. Frank (D), Judge, 2022
County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Ave., Towson, MD 21204 - 4403
(410) 887-6516; fax: (410) 296-5480
web: www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/orphanscourt/index.html
County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Ave., Towson, Maryland, March 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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REGISTER OF WILLS
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Grace G. Connolly (D), Register of Wills, 2022
(410) 887-6680; 1-888-642-5387 (toll free)
e-mail: gconnolly@registers.maryland.gov
web: http://registers.maryland.gov/main/baltimore.html
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