District of Maryland / Appointed 2023 / Active
Matthew James Maddox
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 55–42, Matthew James Maddox is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. He earned a law degree from Yale Law School in 2011. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 31, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 55–42
- Education
- Morgan State 1999 · Yale Law School 2011
- Succeeded
- Paul William Grimm
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | District of Maryland · succeeded Paul William Grimm | Biden (D) | 55–42 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Morgan State University | B.A. | 1999 |
| Yale Law School | J.D. | 2011 |
Sources
2 years on the District of Maryland. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).