Catherine Chen
MD · Associate Judge, Circuit Court for Baltimore City
Catherine Chen is an associate judge on the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Maryland's official government roster lists her among the court's current judges.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
On 2025-06-25, Catherine Chen was sworn in as an associate judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City after her elevation from the Maryland District Court.
June 25, 2025
Source: courts.state.md.us
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Catherine Chen upheld a tenant's verdict against a property owner and manager for repeated improper rental fees, denied their request for a new trial or reduced award, and found the damages justified by the companies' treatment of the tenant.
January 20, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: thebanner.com
Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Catherine Chen to the Baltimore City Circuit Court on June 6, 2025; the release noted her prior service as a Baltimore City District Court judge since 2018 and her criminal and civil legal practice.
June 6, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: governor.maryland.gov
Past races Catherine Chen ran in:
- Judge of the Circuit Court, Circuit 8 · November 3, 2026 · Baltimore city, Maryland · incumbent
- Judge of the Circuit Court, Circuit 8 · June 23, 2026 · Baltimore city, Maryland · incumbent