MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND
JUDICIAL BRANCH
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Montgomery County Judicial Center (now Circuit Court), 50 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Maryland, February 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
CIRCUIT COURT
Appointed by Governor &/or elected by Voters to 15-year terms (24 Judges):James A. Bonifant, Circuit Administrative Judge (chosen by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals) & County Administrative Judge, 2033
Carlos F. Acosta, Associate Judge, 2037
Marybeth Ayres, Associate Judge, 2039
Bibi M. Berry, Associate Judge, 2035
Sharon V. Burrell, Associate Judge, 2025
Theresa M. Chernosky, Associate Judge, 2037
Jeannie Eun Kyung Cho, Associate Judge, 2033
Jill Reid Cummins, Associate Judge, 2033
Kathleen M. Dumais, Associate Judge, 2037
Debra L. Dwyer, Associate Judge, 2033
Jennifer S. Fairfax, Associate Judge, 2039
Christopher C. Fogleman, Associate Judge, 2035
Kevin G. Hessler, Associate Judge, 2033
David W. Lease, Associate Judge, 2033
Louis M. Leibowitz, Associate Judge, 2024
John M. Maloney, Associate Judge, 2031
Michael J. McAuliffe, Associate Judge, 2035
J. Bradford McCullough, Associate Judge, 2024
Rachel T. McGuckian, Associate Judge, 2037
Catherine Huger McQueen, Associate Judge, 2026
Margaret M. Schweitzer, Associate Judge, 2033
Karla N. Smith, Associate Judge, 2031
two vacancies
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Appointed by Circuit Administrative Judge:
Robert J. Goldman, Esq., Family Magistrate (240) 773-3955
Lili Khozeimeh, Esq., Family Magistrate (240) 777-9045
Sarah I. Malik, Esq., Family Magistrate (240) 777-9048
Danielle R. Sartwell, Esq., Family Magistrate (240) 777-9042
Holly A. Whittier, Esq., Family Magistrate (240) 777-9310
Lena K. Kim, Esq., Juvenile Magistrate (240) 773-3960
Martha P. Hidalgo-Rubio, Esq., Special Magistrate (240) 777-9054
Steven J. Bienstock, Esq., Magistrate & Examiner in Chancery (301) 251-1600
e-mail: steve@bienstocklegal.com
William E. Hewitt, Jr., Esq., Court Auditor (301) 424-1320
e-mail: melinda.audits@gmail.com
50 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 777-9400; 1-888-287-0593 (toll free); tty: (240) 777-9500
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/circuitcourt/
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ADULT DRUG COURT
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Debra L. Dwyer, Presiding Judge
Karla N. Smith, Presiding Judge
Jenna D. Davis, Coordinator (240) 777-9141
e-mail: jdavis@mcccourt.com
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/drug-court.html
MENTAL HEALTH COURT
Appointed by County Administrative Judge:
Christopher C. Fogleman, Presiding Judge
Joan E. Ryon, Presiding Judge
Jenna D. Davis, Coordinator (240) 777-9141
e-mail: jdavis@mcccourt.com
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/mental-health-court.html
CLERK
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Karen A. Bushell (D), Clerk, 2026
(240) 777-9467
e-mail: karen.bushell@mdcourts.gov
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/about-us/clerk.html
Stephanie M. Kim, Chief Deputy Clerk (240) 777-9465; fax: (240) 777-9468
e-mail: stephanie.kim@mdcourts.gov
- CIVIL DEPARTMENT
Vacancy, Manager; e-mail:
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/civil-department.html
COURTROOM CLERKS
David J. Dembnicki, Manager (240) 777-9513; e-mail: david.dembnicki@mdcourts.gov
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/courtroom-clerks.html
CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT
Allan Brenes, Manager (240) 777-9435; e-mail: allan.brenes@mdcourts.gov
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/criminal-department.html
FAMILY DEPARTMENT
Patricia Hildebrandt, Manager (240) 777-9429; e-mail: patricia.hildebrandt@mdcourts.gov
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/family-department.html
FINANCE OFFICE
David Paris, Supervisor (240) 777-9493; e-mail: david.paris@mdcourts.gov
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/finance-department.html
JUVENILE DEPARTMENT
Maria C. Dobarro, Manager (240) 777-9539; e-mail: maria.dorarro@mdcourts.gov
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/juvenile-department.html
LAND RECORDS DEPARTMENT
Diane M. Hazard, Manager (240) 777-9477; e-mail: diane.hazard@mdcourts.gov
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/land-records.html
LICENSE DEPARTMENT
Diane M. Hazard, Manager (240) 777-9477; e-mail: diane.hazard@mdcourts.gov
Paulius R. Klimas, Supervisor (240) 777-9458; e-mail: paulius.klimas@mdcourts.gov
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/license-department.html
COURT ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by Circuit Administrative Judge:
Timothy H. Sheridan, Court Administrator (240) 777-9101; e-mail: tim.sheridan@mcccourt.com
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/about-us/court-administration.html
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ASSIGNMENT OFFICE
Zayda G. Urbina, Assignment Commissioner (240) 777-9000; e-mail: zayda.urbina@mcccourt.com
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/circuitcourt/court/assignmentoffice/assignmentoffice.html
OFFICE OF COURT EVALUATORS
Angela Layne, Senior Court Evaluator (240) 777-9076; e-mail: angela.layne@mcccourt.com
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/child-custody-assessments.html
FAMILY DIVISION SERVICES
Anne Hurwitz, Coordinator (240) 777-9076; e-mail: anne.hurwitz@mcccourt.com
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/family-division-services.html
JURY OFFICE
Vincent R. Weaver, Jury Commissioner (240) 777-9090; e-mail: vincent.weaver@mcccourt.com
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/circuitcourt/jurors/index.html
LAW LIBRARY
Julia Viets, Librarian (240) 777-9120; e-mail: julia.viets@mcccourt.com
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/circuitcourt/court/lawlibrary/lawlibrary.html
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Matthew C. Bonner, Chief (240) 777-9155; e-mail: matthew.bonner@mcccourt.com
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/technical-services.html
TRUST OFFICE
Seble Stephanos, Trust Officer (240) 777-9175; e-mail: seble.stephanos@mcccourt.com
web: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/cct/departments/trust-office.html
SHERIFF
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Maxwell C. Uy (D), Sheriff, 2026
(240) 777-7000; fax: (240) 777-7145
e-mail: maxwell.uy@montgomerycountymd.gov
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/sheriff/
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL
Staff: Thomas Manion (240) 777-7075; e-mail: thomas.manion@montgomerycountymd.gov
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/dvcc/index.html
Deborah W. Feinstein, Chair (chosen by Council, 1-year term)
Appointed by County Executive to 3-year terms: Lilah Katz; Cheryl R. Kravitz; Resa Levy; Eshigo Okasili, Esq.; Mindy Thiel; Ronald Whalen.
Ex officio: Karla N. Smith, designee of County Administrative Judge; Karen A. Ferretti, designee of District Administrative Judge; Sidney A. Katz, County Council; Deborah W. Feinstein, designee of State's Attorney; Thomas Manion, designee of Sheriff; Rebecca K. Smondrowski, designee of President, Board of Education; Tina Michaels, designee of Director, Dept. of Correction & Rehabilitation; Teresa Bennett, designee of Director, Dept. of Health & Human Services; Capt. Marcus G. Jones, designee of Chief of Police; Nicole Drew, designee of Executive Director, Commission for Women; Ingrid I. Gonzalez, Field Director, Division of Parole & Probation, Dept. of Public Safety & Correctional Services.
FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER
Thomas Manion, Director (240) 777-7099, (240) 773-0444; e-mail: thomas.manion@montgomerycountymd.gov
Eagle Building, Suite 500
600 Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 20852
web: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/
ATTACHMENT SECTION
CANINE SECTION
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SECTION
CIVIL PROCESS SECTION
COURT & TRANSPORTATION SECTION
CRIMINAL SECTION
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SECTION
EVICTION SECTION
RECRUITMENT SECTION
DISTRICT COURT
Appointed by Governor with Senate consent to 10-year terms (13 Judges):Sherri D. Koch, District Administrative Judge (chosen by Chief Judge, District Court of Maryland, with approval of Chief Judge, Court of Appeals), 2027
Amy J. Bills, Associate Judge, 2028
Victor M. Del Pino, Associate Judge, 2029
Karen A. Ferretti, Associate Judge, 2028
Rand L. Gelber, Associate Judge, 2027
Michael O. Glynn III, Associate Judge, 2032
John C. Moffett, Associate Judge, 2032
Eric J. Nee, Associate Judge, 2034
Aileen E. Oliver, Associate Judge, 2028
Holly D. Reed III, Associate Judge, 2035
Marina L. Sabett, Associate Judge, 2027
Zuberi Bakari Williams, Associate Judge, 2035
one vacancy
District Court Building, 191 East Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 20850 - 2630
(301) 563-8800; 1-800-944-1341 (toll free); tty: 1-800-735-2258
web: www.mdcourts.gov/district/directories/courtmap.html#MONTGOMERY
L. Leonard Ruben District Court Building, 8552 Second Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 - 3405
(301) 563-8500; 1-866-873-9785 (toll free); tty: 1-800-735-2258
- ADMINISTRATION
Appointed by Chief Judge upon recommendation of District Administrative Judge:
Katherine S. Hefner, Administrative Clerk (301) 563-8800
e-mail: katherine.hefner@mdcourts.gov
- CIVIL DIVISION
Susan Patrick, Chief (301) 563-8800
CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC DIVISION
Camille Blake, Chief (301) 563-8800
- COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by District Administrative Judge with Chief Judge's approval:
Julie A. Gray, Administrative Commissioner (301) 563-8853
e-mail: julie.gray@mdcourts.gov
ORPHANS' COURT
In Montgomery County, Circuit Court judges sit as an orphans' court.
Judicial Center, Room 322
50 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 777-9600
Judicial Center (from Courthouse Square), 50 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Maryland, February 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
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REGISTER OF WILLS
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Joseph M. Griffin (D), Register of Wills, 2026
(240) 777-9600; 1-888-892-2180 (toll free)
e-mail: jgriffin@registers.maryland.gov
web: http://registers.maryland.gov/main/montgomery.html
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