Joseph C. Ruddy, III
MD · Associate Judge, Circuit Court for Prince George's County
Joseph C. Ruddy III has been a Prince George's County Circuit Court judge since March 2026. He spent 15 years as a county prosecutor, then served as deputy county attorney and as the main legal adviser to the county police department.
Track record
Track record — General
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Served on Prince George's County's Police Reform Work Group in 2020 and on the county's Commission on Common Ownership Communities in 2015.
September 4, 2026
Source: msa.maryland.gov
Was appointed by Governor Wes Moore as an associate judge of the Circuit Court for Prince George's County. He was then the main legal adviser to the county police department, after more than six years as deputy county attorney.
January 13, 2026
Source: governor.maryland.gov
Past race Joseph C. Ruddy, III ran in:
- Judge of the Circuit Court, Circuit 7 · November 3, 2026 · Prince George's County, Maryland · incumbent