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L. Robert Cooper
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Robert Cooper is an associate judge for the First District Court in Baltimore city, Maryland.[1] He has served as a judge on the court since May 30, 2008 and his current term expires in 2018.[2][3]
Education
Cooper received his undergraduate degree in American literature from George Washington University in 1983 and his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1986.[2]
Career
- 2008-2018: Associate Judge, District Court of Maryland, 1st District, Baltimore City
- 1999-2008: Assistant Public Defender, Baltimore City
- 1996-1999: Associate, Cooper & Tuerk, L.L.C.
- 1987-1996: Assistant State's Attorney, Baltimore City
- 1987: Admitted to the Maryland Bar
- 1986-1987: Law Clerk to Judge Hilary D. Caplan, Baltimore City Circuit Court [2]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2003: Adult Volunteer of the Year, Baltimore Teen Court
- 2003: Distinguished Service Award, Maryland State Bar Association & Citizenship Related Education Program for the Schools of Maryland
- 2000: Outstanding Assistant Public Defender of the Year[2]
Associations
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Baltimore City Bar Association
- Board of Directors, William S. Baer School
- Volunteer, Baltimore City Teen Court Program
- Member, University of Baltimore Law Alumni Society[2]
See also
External links
- Maryland State Archives: District 1, L. Robert Cooper Biography
- Maryland State Archives: District 1, Maryland Judicial Branch
- Maryland Courts, "District Court Judges Directory"
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
