United States District Court for the District of Maryland
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The United States District Court for the District of Maryland (in case citations, D. Md.) is the federal district court whose jurisdiction is the state of Maryland. Appeals from the District of Maryland are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (except for patent claims and claims against the U.S. government under the Tucker Act, which are appealed to the Federal Circuit).
United States District Court for the District of Maryland | |
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(D. Md.) | |
Location | Edward A. Garmatz U.S. Courthouse |
Appeals to | Fourth Circuit |
Established | September 24, 1789 |
Judges | 10 |
Chief Judge | George L. Russell III |
Officers of the court | |
U.S. Attorney | Erek Barron |
U.S. Marshal | Johnny L. Hughes |
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Notable past judges of this district include William Paca, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. The United States Attorney for the District of Maryland represents the United States in civil and criminal litigation in the court. As of October 7, 2021[update], the U.S. attorney is Erek Barron.[1]