Keith Baynes
Keith Andrew Baynes was a judge on the Second Circuit Court for Cecil County in Maryland.[1] He was appointed by Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) on December 29, 2010, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Judge Richard Eli Jackson.[2] Baynes served as a judge on the court from January 21, 2011 until stepping down on April 15, 2023. He was replaced as administrative judge by Judge Brenda A. Sexton. [3] Baynes served as the circuit administrative judge for the Second Circuit from October 2, 2017 until stepping down.[4] In November 2012, he was re-elected to a fifteen-year term.[5][6]
Education
Baynes received his undergraduate degree in political science from St. Vincents College in 1976 and his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1979.[5]
Career
- 2011-2027: Judge, Second Circuit Court
- 1996-2011: Pro bono Attorney, Cecil County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- 1986-2011: Assistant State's Attorney, Cecil County
- 1982-2011: Attorney, Solo practice
- 1980-1986: Assistant Public Defender, District 3, Cecil County
- 1980-1982: Associate, Eugene F. Herman, Esq.
- 1976-1979: Law Clerk to Judge H. Kenneth Mackey, Cecil County Circuit Court
- 1979: Admitted to the Maryland Bar[5]
Awards and associations
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Cecil County Bar Association
- Member, Elkton Rotary Club
- Cecil County Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Cecil County Republican Central Committee[5]
2012 election
Baynes ran unopposed for his appointed seat on the Second Circuit Court.[7] He was successful in his bid, receiving 50.7% of the vote; the two judges with the highest vote percentages were elected in the race.[8][9]
- See also: Maryland judicial elections, 2012
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Maryland Courts.gov: List of Maryland Circuit Court Judges
- ↑ Office of Governor Martin O'Malley, "Governor Martin O'Malley Makes Three Judicial Appointments," January 17, 2023
- ↑ Office of Maryland Supreme Court, "Judge Brenda A. Sexton named Cecil County administrative judge," December 29, 2010
- ↑ The Kent Island Bay Times and Record Observer, "Baynes Named Second Judicial Circuit Administrative Judge," October 3, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Maryland State Archives: Cecil County Circuit Court, Keith A. Baynes Biography
- ↑ Maryland State Archives: Cecil County, Maryland Judicial Branch
- ↑ 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
