Appellate Court of Maryland
The Appellate Court of Maryland is an intermediate appellate court in Maryland, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Supreme Court of Maryland. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the same method Maryland uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Diana Jane Gribbon Motz | 1994 |
| Deborah Eyler | 1997 |
| Peter B. Krauser | 2000 |
| Patrick L. Woodward | 2005 |
| Christopher Kehoe | 2009 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Shirley M. Watts | 2011–2013 |
| Albert Matricciani | 2008–2014 |
| Lawrence Rodowsky | 2006–2010 |
| Mary Ellen Barbera | 2002–2008 |
| Raymond Thieme | 2001–2008 |
| James Kenney | 1997–2007 |
| James R. Eyler | 1996–2012 |
| James P. Salmon | 1994–2010 |
| Joseph F. Murphy Jr. | 1993–2007 |
| Arrie Davis | 1990–2010 |
| Robert Fischer | 1988–1997 |
| John F. McAuliffe | 1985–1993 |
| William Wenner | 1985–2000 |
| Robert M. Bell | 1984–1991 |
| James Getty | 1984–2004 |
| John J. Bishop Jr. | 1981–1996 |
| Joseph I. Pines | 1980–1992 |
| H Kemp MacDaniel | 1979–1982 |
| Edward O. Weant | 1979–1988 |
| James F. Couch Jr. | 1977–1982 |
| Irving A. Levine | 1975–1976 |
| Ridgely P. Melvin Jr. | 1974–1981 |
| Thomas H. Lowe | 1973–1984 |
| John P. Moore | 1973–1982 |
| W A. Menchine | 1972–1977 |
| Charles E. Moylan Jr. | 1970–2000 |
| Marvin H. Smith | 1968–1986 |
| William Concannon Walsh | 1924–1926 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Appellate Court of Maryland are appointed by the governor to 10-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).