Matthew J. Fader
Matthew J. Fader | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals | |
Nominee | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| Appointed by | Larry Hogan |
| Succeeding | Joseph M. Getty |
| Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals | |
| Assumed office November 28, 2018 | |
| Appointed by | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Patrick L. Woodward |
| Judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals | |
| Assumed office November 1, 2017 | |
| Appointed by | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Peter B. Krauser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1973 Towson, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | University of Virginia (BA) Yale University (JD) |
Matthew J. Fader (born July 23, 1973) is an American lawyer and judge serving as the chief judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals since 2018. He is a nominee to serve as a judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals.
Early life and education
Fader was born on July 23, 1973, in Towson, Maryland.[1] He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia in 1995, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and received his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School in 1998, where he was senior editor of the Yale Law Journal.[2]
Legal career
Fader began his legal career serving as a law clerk for judge Leonie M. Brinkema of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia from 1998 to 1999.[1] He served as a trial attorney with the United States Department of Justice from 1999 to 2002. From 2002 to 2006, he was an associate with K&L Gates, turning partner in 2006 and remaining so until 2010.[2] From 2010 to 2017, he served in the office of the Maryland Attorney General; serving as an assistant attorney general from 2010 to 2012, deputy chief of the civil litigation division from 2012 to 2017 and chief of the civil litigation division in 2017.[1]
Judicial career
On October 6, 2017, governor Larry Hogan announced the appointment of Fader to serve as a judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.[3] His term began on November 1, 2017.[1] On November 20, 2018, Governor Hogan announced his designation of Fader as chief judge;[4] his term as chief judge began on November 28, 2018.[1][5] On February 17, 2022, Governor Hogan announced the appointment of Fader to be a judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals to the seat to be vacated by judge Joseph M. Getty when he reaches mandatory retirement age on April 14, 2022.[2][6]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Matthew J. Fader, Maryland Court of Special Appeals Judge". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Governor Hogan Announces Nine Judicial Appointments, Historic Nominees For Maryland's Appellate Courts" (Press release). Annapolis, Maryland: Office of the Governor. February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
- ^ "Matthew J. Fader '98 Appointed to Maryland Court of Special Appeals". law.yale.edu. October 6, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Governor Larry Hogan Announces Judicial Designation" (Press release). Office of the Governor. November 20, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ "Matthew J. Fader". Maryland Daily Record. December 29, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
- ^ Lash, Steve (February 17, 2022). "Hogan names Fader, Eaves to high court". Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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