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Judge Richard D. Bennett

Senior Judge

District Court, D. Maryland

Richard D. Bennett is a Senior Judge on the District Court, D. Maryland, serving since 2021. Education: B.A. from University of Pennsylvania; J.D. from University of Maryland-Baltimore. Earlier federal service: District Court, D. Maryland.

Court
District Court, D. Maryland
Position
Senior Judge
Active
2021 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2003)

Education

  • B.A.University of Pennsylvania (1969)
  • J.D.University of Maryland-Baltimore (1973)

Career History

  • Senior JudgeDistrict Court, D. Maryland (2021 – present)
  • Article III Federal JudgeDistrict Court, D. Maryland (2003 – 2021) — appointed by George Bush
  • Chairman1998 – 2000
  • Special Counsel1997 – 1998
  • Partner1993 – 2003
  • U.S. Attorney1991 – 1993
  • Partner1989 – 1991
  • Guardsman, later Major1983 – 1997
  • Partner1981 – 1991
  • Assistant U.S. Attorney1976 – 1980
  • Judge1973 – 1976
  • U.S. Army Reserve1969 – 1975
  • Reservist1969 – 1975

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Bennett will decide any matter.