David Wylie Densford
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| David Wylie Densford | |
| Current Court Information: | |
| Maryland Seventh Circuit | |
| Title: | Judge |
| Position: | St. Mary's County |
| Service: | |
| Appointed by: | Gov. Martin O'Malley |
| Active: | 2011-2027 |
| Preceded by: | C. Clarke Raley |
| Personal History | |
| Born: | November 16, 1951 |
| Bachelors: | University of Maryland University College, 1977 |
| Law School: | Potomac School of Law, 1981 |
| Candidate 2012: | |
| Candidate for: | Seventh Circuit |
| State: | Maryland |
| Election information 2012: | |
| Incumbent: | Yes |
| Election date: | November 6, 2012 |
| Election vote: | 52.1% |
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David Wylie Densford is a judge of the 7th Circuit Court in St. Mary's County, Maryland. He was appointed to this position by Gov. Martin O'Malley on December 22, 2011, and he was elected to a full term in November 2012. He replaced retired Judge C. Clarke Raley.[1][2] His current term ends in 2027.
Education
Densford received his undergraduate degree from University of Maryland University College and his J.D. from the Potomac School of Law.[3]
Career
- Partner, Densford & Chesser, 2005-06
- Solo practitioner, 1995-2005
- Densford & Armitage, 1993-95
- Partner, Densford & Densford, 1989-93
- Assistant Public Defender, District 4, 1984-89
- Legislative Counsel, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1982-84[3]
Awards and associations
- Certificate of Appreciation, Board of Directors, HealthShare, 1997
- Award of Appreciation, St. Mary's County Human Relations Commission, 2003
- David Hjortsberg Award, Solo and Small Firm Practice Section, Maryland State Bar Association, 2010[3]
- Admitted to Georgia Bar, 1981
- Maryland Bar, 1984
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- St. Mary's County Bar Association
- Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
- Member, J. Dudley Digges Inn of Court
- Member, Maryland Bar Foundation
- Founding member, American Inn of Court of Southern Maryland
- Charter member, Rotary of Leonardtown
- Board of Directors, Maryland Legal Aid Bureau
- Board of Directors, Eckerd Youth Challenge Program
- Member, St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce
- St. Mary's County Democratic Club
- Board of Directors, St. Mary's Helping Hands (food pantry)
- Walden/Sierra Counseling Center
- Volunteer, Three Oaks Center
- Advisory Board, St. Mary's Nursing Center
- Service Award, Board of Directors, Maryland Legal Services Corporation
- Paul Harris Fellowship Certificate, Rotary Foundation [3]
2012 election
Densford ran against Joseph Michael Stanalonis in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4] Densford was successful in his bid, receiving 52% of the vote.[5][6]
- See also: Maryland judicial elections, 2012
See also
- News: Maryland Governor makes Christmas judicial appointments, December 28, 2011
External links
- Official website of the Maryland Judiciary
- Southern Maryland Newspapers, "Judge candidates both claim they attract broad support," November 2, 2012
- Southern Maryland Newspapers, "St. Mary’s judge candidates spar over complaint," October 10, 2012
- The BayNet.com, "Judge Densford Loves Job, Hopes to Continue," March 26, 2012
- The BayNet.com, "Densford Sworn in as Circuit Court Judge," February 6, 2012
References
- ↑ Office of the Governor, "Governor O’Malley Appoints Judges to the Court of Appeals, Court of Special Appeals, Circuit Courts", December 22, 2011
- ↑ Southern Maryland Online, "O'Malley Chooses Densford for St. Mary's Circuit Court Bench", December 23, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Maryland Circuit Court Bio
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, State Candidates List, Judge of the Circuit Court
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Unofficial 2012 Presidential General Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Presidential General Election Results," accessed December 1, 2012
