FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND
JUDICIAL BRANCH
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Circuit Court |
District Court |
Orphans' Court |
CIRCUIT COURT
Appointed by Governor &/or elected by Voters to 15-year terms (6 Judges):Julie R. Stevenson Solt, County Administrative Judge (chosen by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals), 2031
Theresa M. Adams, Associate Judge, 2020
Julia A. Martz-Fisher, Associate Judge, 2033
William R. Nicklas, Jr., Associate Judge, 2027
Scott L. Rolle, Associate Judge, 2029
Richard Sandy, Associate Judge, 2033
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Appointed by Circuit Court:
Julia A. Minner, Esq., Family Magistrate (301) 600-1476
Joanie B. Raymond, Esq., Family Magistrate (301) 600-2973
Charles B. Frey, Esq., Examiner in Civil Cases (301) 662-0482
William L. Haugh, Jr., Esq., Examiner in Civil Cases (301) 663-0148
Karen Krask, Esq., Examiner in Civil Cases (301) 473-5210
Harry T. deMoll, Esq., Court Auditor (301) 698-9714; e-mail: hdemoll@frederick-law.com
Matthew B. Ruble, Esq., Court Auditor (301) 698-5000; e-mail: matt@mbrlaw.com
Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-1976
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/5708/Family-Services-Program
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ADULT DRUG TREATMENT COURT
Appointed by Administrative Judge:
Julie R. Stevenson Solt, Presiding Judge
D. Paul Wolford, Coordinator (301) 600-2978
e-mail: dwolford@frederickcountymd.gov
![[photo, Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/fr/images/buildings/1198-1-09968b.jpg)
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CLERK
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Sandra K. Dalton (R), Clerk, 2022
(301) 600-1976; 1-800-341-8797 (toll free); tty: 1-800-735-2258
e-mail: sandra.dalton@mdcourts.gov
web: www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/frederick/index.html
Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland, August 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
- Gloria L. Lewis, Chief Deputy Clerk (301) 600-1908
e-mail: gloria.lewis@mdcourts.gov
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COURT OPERATIONS
D. Jean Creighton, Manager (301) 600-2056
e-mail: jean.creighton@mdcourts.gov
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ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Cindy A. Hostetter, Manager (301) 600-1978
e-mail: cindy.hostetter@mdcourts.gov
CIVIL DEPARTMENT
Samantha M. Denney, Supervisor (301) 600-2969
e-mail: samantha.denney@mdcourts.gov
CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT
Paula G. Smith, Supervisor (301) 600-1932
e-mail: paula.smith@mdcourts.gov
FAMILY DEPARTMENT
Jordan Waters, Supervisor (301) 600-1977
e-mail: jordan.waters@mdcourts.gov
JURY OFFICE
Gloria L. Lewis, Jury Clerk (301) 600-1979
e-mail: frederickcountyjuryoffice@mdcourts.gov
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Lorrie A. Meunier, Supervisor (301) 600-1968
e-mail: lorrie.meunier@mdcourts.gov
LAND RECORDING & LICENSING DEPARTMENT
Kristy L. Hutzell, Supervisor (301) 600-1965
e-mail: kristy.hutzell@mdcourts.gov
RECORDS DEPARTMENT
Jamie D. Kline, Supervisor (301) 600-1957
e-mail: jamie.kline@mdcourts.gov
- COURT ADMINISTRATION
Judy W. Lohman, Court Administrator (301) 600-1843
e-mail: judy.lohman@mdcourts.gov
- ASSIGNMENT OFFICE
Lavena J. Jenkins, Commissioner (301) 600-2563
e-mail: lavena.jenkins@mdcourts.gov
FAMILY SERVICES & SELF-HELP LAW CLINIC
Colby S. Hall, Coordinator (301) 600-2023
e-mail: colby.hall@mdcourts.gov
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SHERIFF
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Charles A. (Chuck) Jenkins (R), Sheriff, 2022
County Law Enforcement Center, 110 Airport Drive, East, Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-2071 (nonemergency), (301) 600-1046 (24-hours); fax: (301) 600-1527
e-mail: cjenkins@frederickcountymd.gov
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/677/Sheriff
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CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/731/Citizens-Advisory-Committee
COMMUNITY POLICING
web: www.frederickcountymd.gov/739/Community-Policing
CORRECTIONS BUREAU [DETENTION CENTER]
Lt. Col. William V. DeLauter, Chief (301) 600-2555; fax: (301) 600-3066
Detention Center, 7300 Marcie’s Choice Lane, Frederick, MD 21704
e-mail: wdelauter@frederickcountymd.gov
- ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
Capt. Timothy A. Selin, Director (301) 600-3065; e-mail: tselin@frederickcountymd.gov
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
Theresa S. Benner, Director (301) 600-1723; e-mail: tbenner@frederickcountymd.gov
INMATE SERVICES DIVISION
Lori A. Frazee, Director (301) 600-2544; e-mail: lfrazee@frederickcountymd.gov
SECURITY DIVISION
Capt. Joseph D. Chrisp, Jr., Director (301) 600-3067; e-mail: jchrisp@frederickcountymd.gov
- LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
Lt. Col. Scot E. Hopkins, Chief (301) 600-3633
e-mail: shopkins@frederickcountymd.gov
- ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
Maj. Timothy M. Clarke, Commander (301) 600-3643; e-mail: tclarke@frederickcountymd.gov
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Maj. Troy H. Barrick, Commander (301) 600-3688; e-mail: tbarrick@frederickcountymd.gov
TRUST CLERK
Appointed by Circuit Court:
James R. Shoemaker, Esq. (301) 663-8100
124 North Court St., Frederick, MD 21701
DISTRICT COURT
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 10-year terms (3 Judges):Eric W. Schaffer, District Administrative Judge (chosen by Chief Judge, District Court of Maryland, with approval of Chief Judge, Court of Appeals), 2028
Earl W. Bartgis, Jr., Associate Judge, 2024
Dino E. Flores, Jr., Associate Judge, 2026
Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-2005; 1-800-945-2119 (toll free); tty: (301) 662-4159
web: www.courts.state.md.us/district/directories/courtmap.html#FREDERICK
- ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by Chief Judge upon recommendation of District Administrative Judge:
Sara F. Snyder, Administrative Clerk (301) 600-2005
e-mail: sara.snyder@mdcourts.gov
![[photo, Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland]](/msa/mdmanual/36loc/fr/images/1198-1-351.jpg)
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COUNTY CLERK
Kimberly L. Hurd, County Clerk (301) 600-2000
e-mail: kim.hurd@mdcourts.gov
CIVIL DIVISION
Kristin Gray, Supervisor (301) 600-2008, (301) 600-2924
e-mail: kristin.gray@mdcourts.gov
CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC DIVISION
Susan M. Blorstad, Supervisor (301) 600-2000
e-mail: susan.blorstad@mdcourts.gov
Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland, October 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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SELF-HELP LAW CLINIC
Alyssa Patzoldt, Esq., Supervising Attorney (301) 600-1803; e-mail: apatzoldt@mdcourts.gov
Colby S. Hall, Family Services Administrator (301) 600-2023; e-mail: colby.hall@mdcourts.gov
COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by District Administrative Judge with Chief Judge's approval:
Timothy D. Haven, Administrative Commissioner (240) 420-4663
e-mail: timothy.haven@mdcourts.gov
ORPHANS' COURT
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Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:Mary Rolle (R), Chief Judge (chosen by Governor), 2022
Douglas D. Browning (R), Judge, 2022
Bonnie L. Nicholson (D), Judge, 2022
Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 600-6565
Courthouse, 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, Maryland, August 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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REGISTER OF WILLS
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Sharon S. Keller (R), Register of Wills, 2022
(301) 600-6565; 1-888-258-0526 (toll free); fax: (301) 600-6580
e-mail: skeller@registers.maryland.gov
web: http://registers.maryland.gov/main/frederick.html
Christopher R. Manners, Chief Deputy Register of Wills (301) 600-6500
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