How do judges of the Supreme Court of Maryland reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.

Supreme Court of Maryland / Joined 2022 / Active

Matthew J. Fader

Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Maryland

Matthew J. Fader is a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland, serving since 2022. Sources ↓

Tenure: Since 2022 · 4 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2022	Supreme Court of Maryland	–	–

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Supreme Court of Maryland reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court is Matthew J. Fader on?: Matthew J. Fader is a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland.

Sources

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Maryland Judiciary – Justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland

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4 years on the Supreme Court of Maryland. Data as of 2026-07-02. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).