Help us improve in just 2 minutes—share your thoughts in our reader survey.
Nicholas E. Rattal

Ballotpedia provides comprehensive election coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population as well as mayoral, city council, and district attorney election coverage in state capitals outside of the 100 largest cities. This judge is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates.
Nicholas E. Rattal 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 December 20, 2007.[2][3]
Education
Rattal received his undergraduate degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland in 1983 and his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1986.[2]
Career
- 2007-2023: Judge, Seventh Circuit Court
- 1987-2007: Attorney, Office of Public Defender, District 5, Prince George's County
- 1986-1987: Law Clerk, Office of Public Defender, District 5, Prince George's County
- 1986: Admitted to the Maryland Bar[2]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2007: President's Award, Prince George's County Bar Association
- 2004: William W. Cahill Award, Office of Public Defender
- 1994: Assistant Public Defender of the Year, Prince George's County[2]
Associations
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Prince George's County Bar Association[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