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Albert Willis Northrop
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Albert Willis Northrop is a judge on the Seventh Circuit Court for Prince George's County in Maryland.[1] He has served as a judge on the court since June 27, 2006 and his current term expires in 2023.[2][3]
Education
Northrop received his undergraduate degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1969 and his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1974.[2]
Career
- 2006-2023: Judge, Seventh Circuit Court
- 2003-2006: Judge, District Court of Maryland, 5th District
- 1986-2003: Judge, Orphans' Court, Prince George's County
- 1975-2002: Partner, Northrop, Walsh, Becker & Spears
- 1975: Admitted to the Maryland Bar
- 1969-1975: Probation Officer, Juvenile Services Administration[2]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 1987: President's Award for outstanding service to the community, Prince George's County Bar Association
- 1985: Gladys Noon Spellman Award for outstanding contribution to youth[2]
Associations
- Member, Prince George's County Bar Association
- Adjunct professor, University of Maryland, University College[2]
See also
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Maryland • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Maryland
State courts:
Maryland Supreme Court • Appellate Court of Maryland • Maryland District Courts • Maryland Circuit Courts • Maryland Orphans' Court
State resources:
Courts in Maryland • Maryland judicial elections • Judicial selection in Maryland
