Hope Tipton

Judge Hope Tipton denied a renewed request to recuse herself from a long-running child-custody case after her elevation from magistrate to judge, explaining that restarting years of proceedings would further delay the children's case. Maryland's Appellate Court later held that she did not abuse her discretion and that the record did not show bias.

July 2, 2024Favorable on Impartiality

Source: mdcourts.gov

Judge Hope Tipton suppressed a defendant's statements captured on police body-camera footage after finding that officers kept him handcuffed and questioned him without Miranda warnings even after determining he was unarmed, violating protections against self-incrimination and guaranteeing due process.

October 16, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: baltimorewitness.org

Judge Hope Tipton denied a request to reduce the sentence of a man convicted of first-degree murder after considering his poor health, criminal history, the force used in the killing, and the danger she found he continued to pose to society.

March 18, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: baltimorewitness.org

Judge Hope Tipton denied a renewed request to recuse herself from a long-running child-custody case after her elevation from magistrate to judge, explaining that restarting years of proceedings would further delay the children's case. Maryland's Appellate Court later held that she did not abuse her discretion and that the record did not show bias.

July 2, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: mdcourts.gov