ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND

Circuit Court

District Court

Orphans' Court

Anne Arundel County Courthouse, Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland, April 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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CIRCUIT COURT

Appointed by Governor &/or elected by Voters to 15-year terms (11 Judges):

Philip T. Caroom, Associate Judge, 2015
Paul G. Goetzke, Associate Judge, 2019
Paul A. Hackner, Associate Judge, 2017
Paul F. Harris, Jr., Associate Judge, 2019
Michele D. Jaklitsch, Associate Judge, 2019
Michael E. Loney, Associate Judge, 2013
William C. Mulford II, Associate Judge, 2021
Pamela L. North, Associate Judge, 2011
Ronald A. Silkworth, Associate Judge, 2013
J. Michael Wachs, Associate Judge, 2023

P. O. Box 2395, Courthouse, 7 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21404 - 2395
(410) 222-1397
web: www.circuitcourt.org/

CLERK
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Robert P. Duckworth (R), Clerk, 2010
P. O. Box 71, Courthouse, 7 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21404 - 0071
(410) 222-1397/8; tty: (410) 222-1429
e-mail: bob@clerk-anne-arundel.net
web: www.clerk-anne-arundel.net/

Historical List, Circuit Court Clerks

COURTROOM CLERKS
Deana Deans, Supervisor (410) 222-1424

CIVIL & FAMILY LAW DEPARTMENT
Patricia Farrell, Supervisor, Family Law (410) 222-1431
Gail D. Henson, Supervisor, Civil Law (410) 222-1431

CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT
Laura Edmonds, Supervisor (410) 222-1420

JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Tawanda L. Jones, Supervisor (410) 222-1427
e-mail: cljone11@mail.aacounty.org

LAND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
Kathleen H. Blough, Supervisor (410) 222-1425

LICENSING DEPARTMENT
Linda D. Davis, Supervisor (410) 222-1434
e-mail: linda.davis@courts.state.md.us

TRUST, ADOPTION & APPEALS DEPARTMENT
Brenda L. McSwain, Trust & Adoption Clerk (410) 222-1331
Susan Bastas, Appeals Clerk (410) 222-1180

COURT ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Robert G. Wallace, Court Administrator (410) 222-1404
e-mail: wallace@circuitcourt.org
web: www.circuitcourt.org/content/view/25/44

Anne Arundel County Courthouse (from Shaw St.), Annapolis, Maryland, June 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

COURT REPORTING
Jean E. Bowman, Supervisor (410) 222-1457
e-mail: courtreporter@circuitcourt.org

LAW LIBRARY
Joan M. Bellistri, Director (410) 222-1387
e-mail: library@circuitcourt.org

ASSIGNMENT OFFICE
Janice Humphrey, Director (410) 222-1422
e-mail: assignmentoffice@circuitcourt.org

CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT
Vacancy, Director (410) 222-1215

COURT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Michael C. Pack, Network Administrator (410) 222-1484
e-mail: mikepack@circuitcourt.org

DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Michael E. Loney, Presiding Judge
John D. Fullmer, Administrator (410) 222-1285
e-mail: fullmer@circuitcourt.org

FAMILY LAW DIVISION
Jennifer K. Cassel, Administrator (410) 222-1113

JURY OFFICE
Kathy Rogers, Jury Commissioner (410) 222-1400

JUVENILE DRUG COURT PROGRAM
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Pamela L. North, Presiding Judge
John D. Fullmer, Administrator (410) 222-1285
e-mail: fullmer@circuitcourt.org

COURT AUDITORS
Appointed by Circuit Court:
John D. Newell, Esq.; Eliot I. Siskind, Esq.

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.

SHERIFF
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Ronald S. Bateman (D), Sheriff, 2010
(410) 222-1571
e-mail: shwebmail@aacounty.org
web: www.aacounty.org/sheriff

MASTERS IN CHANCERY
Appointed by Circuit Court:
David S. Bruce, Esq.; Cynthia M. Ferris, Esq.; John F. Gunning III, Esq.; James D. McCarthy, Jr., Esq.; Charles J. Muskin, Esq.; Erica J. Wolfe, Esq.

DISTRICT COURT

Robert F. Sweeney District Court Building, 251 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, Maryland, February 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 10-year terms (9 Judges):

H. Richard Duden III, Associate Judge, 2018
Megan B. Johnson, Associate Judge, 2017
Jonas D. Legum, Associate Judge, 2016
Danielle M. Mosley, Associate Judge, 2016
Thomas J. Pryal, Associate Judge, 2016
Eileen A. Reilly, Associate Judge, 2018
Shaem C. P. Spencer, Associate Judge, 2018
Robert C. Wilcox, Associate Judge, 2017

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#annearundel

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

George M. Taylor District Court/Multi-Service Center, 7500 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, Maryland, January 2001. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADULT DRUG COURT PROGRAM
Appointed by District Administrative Judge:
Thomas J. Pryal, Presiding Judge
Molly Nussear, Coordinator (410) 260-3744
e-mail: molly.nussear@mdcourts.gov

CIVIL DIVISION
Gerri Robertson, Chief (410) 260-1800
e-mail: gerri.robertson@mdcourts.gov

CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC DIVISION
Deborah F. Cox, Chief (410) 260-1370
e-mail: debbie.cox@mdcourts.gov

DUI/DRUG COURT PROGRAM
Appointed by District Administrative Judge:
Thomas J. Pryal, Presiding Judge
Molly Nussear, Coordinator (410) 260-3744
e-mail: molly.nussear@mdcourts.gov

COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by District Administrative Judge with Chief Judge's approval:
Tamera L. Jones, Administrative Commissioner (410) 260-1316
e-mail: tamera.jones@mdcourts.gov

ORPHANS' COURT

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:

Courthouse, 7 Church Circle, 4th floor, Annapolis, MD 21401 - 2368
(410) 222-1430

REGISTER OF WILLS
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Lauren M. Parker (R), Register of Wills, 2010
(410) 222-1430; 1-800-679-6665 (toll free)
web: www.registers.state.md.us/county/aa/html/annearundel.html

Anne Arundel County Courthouse entrance, Church Circle, Annapolis, Maryland, April 2005. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

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