DaNeeka V. Cotton
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DaNeeka V. Cotton is a judge on the Seventh Circuit Court in Prince George's County, Maryland. She was appointed to the court by Governor Martin O'Malley on September 28, 2011.[1]
Education
Cotton received her undergraduate degree from Hampton University and her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law.[2]
Career
- 2011-2027: Judge, Seventh Circuit Court
- 2006-2011: Judge, Fifth District Court
- 1998-2006: Master for Domestic Relations, Family Division, Prince George's County Circuit Court
- 1994-1998: Assistant State's Attorney, Prince George's County
- 1991: Admitted to the Maryland Bar[2]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2002: Woman of Achievement Award, Lt. Governor's Office
- 2004: Leadership Award, Adam's House, Department of Health, Prince George's County[2]
Associations
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Prince George's County Bar Association
- Board of Directors, St. Mary of the Assumption School[2]
2012 election
Cotton ran unopposed for her appointed seat on the Seventh Circuit Court.[3] She was successful in her bid, receiving 20 percent of the vote; the five candidates with the highest vote percentages were elected in the race.[4][5]
- See also: Maryland judicial elections, 2012
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ City Biz List Baltimore, "Governor O’Malley Appoints Seven Circuit Court Judges," September 28, 2011 (dead link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Maryland State Archives: Prince George's County Circuit Court, DaNeeka V. Cotton Biography
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, State Candidates List, Judge of the Circuit Court
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Unofficial 2012 Presidential General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Presidential General Election Results," accessed December 1, 2012
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
