John P. Morrissey
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John P. Morrissey was the chief judge of the District Court of Maryland. From January 6, 2006 until he became the chief judge in June 2014, Morrissey served as an associate judge for the Fifth District Court in Prince George's County, Maryland.[1] His term expired in 2016.[2][3] Morrissey succeeded Judge Ben C. Clyburn as the chief judge for the District Court of Maryland upon Judge Clyburn's retirement from the court on May 31, 2014.[4]
Education
Morrissey received his undergraduate degree in business administration from James Madison University in 1986 and his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1989.[2]
Career
- 2014-2016: Chief judge, District Court of Maryland
- 2006-2014: Associate judge, Fifth District Court, Prince George's County
- 1992-2006: Partner, Morrissey Brothers, PC
- 1989-1992: Associate, Venable, Baetjer & Howard
- 1989: Admitted to the Maryland Bar [2]
Awards and associations
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Prince George's County Bar Association
- Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Director, Bowie Health Center Foundation
- Member, Legislation Committee, Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce [2]
See also
External links
- Maryland State Archives, "District 5, John P. Morrissey Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- Maryland State Archives, "District 5, Prince George's County District Court," accessed May 24, 2014
- Maryland Courts.gov, "District Court Judges Directory," accessed May 24, 2014
Footnotes
- ↑ Maryland Courts.gov, "District Court Judges Directory," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Maryland State Archives, "District 5, John P. Morrissey Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Archives, "District 5, Prince George's County District Court," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ WBAL TV.com, "Judge John P. Morrissey named Maryland District Court chief judge," April 14, 2014
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
