New Judges

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Governor O’Malley announced Friday the appointment of the Honorable Michele D. Hotten to the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. The Governor also announced the appointment of eight more judges:

  • Master Yolanda A. Tanner (Baltimore City Circuit Court) (Juvenile Court Master in Baltimore)
  • Marsha L. Russell (Baltimore County District Court) (prosecutor in the Baltimore County)
  • Leo Ryan, Jr. (Baltimore County District Court) (Deputy State’s Attorney for Baltimore County
  • Steven D. Wyman (Baltimore County District Court) (private practice, former prosecutor)
  • Shannon Avery (Baltimore City District Court) (Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services)
  • Judge Karen Friedman (Baltimore City District Court) (Orphans’ Court Judge in Baltimore City)
  • Ricardo D. Zwaig (Howard County District Court) (private practice)
  • Audrey A. Creighton (Montgomery County District Court (public defender)