CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND

JUDICIAL BRANCH

[photo, Calvert County Courthouse, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, Maryland]


Circuit Court


District Court


Orphans' Court

Calvert County Courthouse, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, Maryland, November 2012. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Appointed by Governor &/or elected by Voters to 15-year terms (3 Judges):
Mark S. Chandlee, County Administrative Judge & Chief Judge (chosen by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals), 2029
Mark W. Carmean, Associate Judge, 2020
Andrew S. Rappaport, Associate Judge, 2020

Appointed by County Administrative Judge:

Family Magistrate

Steven Einhorn, Esq., Standing Examiner in Chancery (301) 855-6049
Michael K. Manning, Esq., Standing Examiner in Chancery (410) 535-9220

Robert S. Crum, Esq., Court Auditor
Mark J. Davis, Esq., Court Auditor
Renee J. LaFayette, Esq., Court Auditor

Courthouse, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-1600, ext. 2296; 1-888-535-0113 (toll free); tty: (410) 535-4992
web: http://circuitcourt.co.cal.md.us/

CLERK

Elected by Voters to 4-year term:

Kathy P. Smith

Clerk,

kathy.smith@mdcourts.gov

www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/calvert

Jacqueline R. Hawkins, Chief Deputy (410) 535-1600, ext. 2271
e-mail: jacqueline.hawkins@mdcourts.gov

JURY SERVICES

TRUST CLERK
(410) 535-1600, ext. 2265

Supervisor

melanie.samakow@mdcourts.gov

CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT
Molly B. Soper, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2270
e-mail: molly.soper@mdcourts.gov

FAMILY DEPARTMENT
Angela D. Powell, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2261
e-mail: angela.powell@mdcourts.gov

FISCAL ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Ronda L. Libby, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2265
e-mail: ronda.libby@mdcourts.gov

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Melanie D. Samakow, Clerk (410) 535-1600, ext. 2237
e-mail: melanie.samakow@mdcourts.gov

LAND RECORDS & LICENSING DEPARTMENT
Ronda L. Libby, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2264
e-mail: ronda.libby@mdcourts.gov

COURT ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Burgess Wood, Court Administrator (410) 535-1600, ext. 2296
e-mail: burgess.wood@calvertcountymd.gov

Coordinator

tina.blackistone@calvertcountymd.gov

TRUANCY COURT
Vacancy, Coordinator (410) 535-1600, ext. 2262

ASSIGNMENT OFFICE
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
LAW LIBRARY

SHERIFF

Elected by Voters to 4-year term:

Edward M. (Mike) Evans

Sheriff,

mike.evans@calvertcountymd.gov

www.calvertcountymd.gov/368/Sheriffs-Office

Sheriff's Office, 30 Church St., Prince Frederick, Maryland, July 2015. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Assistant Sheriff

dave.mcdowell@calvertcountymd.gov

Supervisor

shirley.ireland@calvertcountymd.gov

sherry.draheim@calvertcountymd.gov

www.calvertcountymd.gov/1571/Fingerprinting-Services

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT QUALIFICATIONS
DFC Ryan E. Kampf, Instructor (443) 684-3343; e-mail: ryan.kampf@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/1216/Retired-Officers

ORDERS OF PROTECTION
Sharon DiMaggio (410) 535-1600, ext. 2557; e-mail: sharon.dimaggio@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/466/Protective-Orders

ADMINISTRATIVE & JUDICIAL SERVICES BUREAU
Capt. Timothy K. Fridman, Commander (410) 535-1600, ext. 2547
e-mail: timothy.fridman@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/396/Administrative-and-Judicial-Services

Supervisor

frances.lopez@calvertcountymd.gov

dean.hamilton@calvertcountymd.gov

jennifer.miller@calvertcountymd.gov

www.calvertcountymd.gov/414/Civil-Process-Unit

COURT SECURITY UNIT
Sgt. Christopher Parsons, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2467; e-mail: christopher.parsons@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/416/Courthouse-Security-Unit

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Debra A. Nevin, Coordinator (410) 535-1600, ext. 2667; e-mail: debra.nevin@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/375/Internship-Opportunities

SOUTHERN MARYLAND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
1st Sgt. Brian K. Bowen, Director (301) 246-4062, (410) 535-1600, ext. 2177; e-mail: brian.bowen@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/418/Southern-Maryland-Criminal-Justice-Acade

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
Capt. Todd M. Ireland, Commander (410) 535-1600, ext. 8401
e-mail: todd.ireland@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/402/Criminal-Investigations-Bureau

gregory.crump@calvertcountymd.gov

kelcey.ward@calvertcountymd.gov

CRIME SCENE UNIT
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/425/Crime-Scene-Unit

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/423/Criminal-Investigations-Unit

CRIMINAL RECORDS
Tina Bowen, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2477; e-mail: tina.bowen@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/434/Records-Unit

DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/430/Drug-Enforcement-Unit

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Susan M. Fischer, Manager (410) 535-1600, ext. 2468; e-mail: susan.fischer@calvertcountymd.gov

WARRANT UNIT
Sgt. Robert C. Selkirk, Supervisor (410) 535-1600, ext. 2517; e-mail: robert.selkirk@calvertcountymd.gov
Linda Brooks (410) 535-1600, ext. 2591; e-mail: linda.brooks@calvertcountymd.gov
Raquel Bowlan (410) 535-1600, ext. 2617; e-mail: raquel.bowlan@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/435/Warrant-Unit

DETENTION CENTER

Administrator

thomas.reece@calvertcountymd.gov

www.calvertcountymd.gov/99/Detention-Center

Detention Center, 325 Stafford Road, Barstow, Maryland, November 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

WORK RELEASE

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Capt. Brent Parrott, Commander (410) 535-1600, ext. 2584
30 Church St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
e-mail: brent.parrott@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/1286/Office-of-Professional-Standards

PATROL BUREAU
Capt. David P. Payne II, Commander & Public Information Officer (410) 535-1600, ext. 2593
e-mail: david.payne@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/406/Patrol

www.calvertcountymd.gov/1209/Bike-Patrol

CRIME SUPPRESSION & COMMUNITY ACTION TEAMS
Lt. Roscoe Jones (410) 535-1600, ext. 2418e-mail: Roscoe.Jones@calvertcountymd.gov
Sgt. Jason Dean (410) 535-1600, ext. 8404; e-mail: jason.dean@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/438/Crime-Suppression-Community-Action-Teams

K-9 UNIT
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/440/K-9-Unit

TWIN BEACHES PATROL
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/443/Twin-Beaches-Patrol

SPECIAL OPERATIONS & HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU
Capt. Steven R. Jones, Commander (410) 535-2800, ext. 2361
e-mail: steven.jones@calvertcountymd.gov
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/408/Special-Operations-and-Homeland-Security

DISTRICT COURT

Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 10-year term (2 Judges):
Robyn E. Riddle, Associate Judge, 2026
Michelle R. Saunders, Associate Judge, 2023

Louis L. Goldstein District Court/Multi-Service Center
200 Duke St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 - 4136
(443) 550-6700; 1-800-941-3375 (toll free); tty: 1-800-735-2258
web: www.mdcourts.gov/district/directories/courtmap#CALVERT

Louis L. Goldstein District Court/Multi-Service Center, 200 Duke St., Prince Frederick, Maryland, November 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

Appointed by Chief Judge upon recommendation of District Administrative Judge:

Administrative Clerk

patrick.loveless@mdcourts.gov

County Clerk

sheila.jones@mdcourts.gov

COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by District Administrative Judge with Chief Judge's approval:
Madonna H. Parent, Administrative Commissioner (301) 934-5080/1
(301) 880-2720 (information)
e-mail: madonna.parent@mdcourts.gov

ORPHANS' COURT

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Leslie M. Downs (R), Chief Judge (chosen by Governor), 2018
Theodore Philip LeBlanc (R), Judge, 2018
Thomas M. Pelagatti (D), Judge, 2018

Courthouse, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-1600, ext. 2254, (301) 855-1243
web: www.calvertcountymd.gov/153/Orphans-Court

Calvert County Courthouse, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, Maryland, September 2004. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Elected by Voters to 4-year term:

Margaret H. Phipps

Register of Wills,

mphipps@registers.maryland.gov

http://registers.maryland.gov/main/calvert.html