Judge of the Orphans' Court
Source: elections.maryland.gov
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Democratic
Towson lawyer with experience in wills, estates, guardianship and litigation. He worked in Baltimore City's Law Department from 1988 before opening his own practice in 2006.
Democratic · Incumbent
Probate judge since 2014 and practicing lawyer with a University of Maryland law degree. Her priorities include judicial education and expanding mediation to help families resolve estate disputes.
Democratic · Incumbent
Arvin-Greer has served on the county probate court since May 2024. An attorney, mediator and law teacher with estates and trusts experience, she emphasizes equal treatment, empathy and clear explanations for people appearing without lawyers.
Sources: elections.maryland.gov23