Adam Abelson
Adam Abelson is a judicial nominee to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. Abelson was nominated by Joe Biden on May 14, 2024.
On May 14, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Abelson to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.[1] As of June 5, 2024, Abelson was awaiting a committee vote to advance his nomination to the full U.S. Senate. Click here for more information on Abelson's federal judicial nomination.
The United States District Court for the District of Maryland is one of 94 U.S. District Courts. They are the general trial courts of the United States federal courts. To learn more about the court, click here.
Judicial nominations and appointments
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
- See also: Federal judges nominated by Joe Biden
On May 14, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Abelson to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.[1] To read more about the federal nominations process, click here.
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Adam Abelson |
| Court: United States District Court for the District of Maryland |
| Progress |
| 33 days since nomination. |
| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript |
| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on Vacca's nomination on June 5, 2024. As of June 5, 2024, Vacca was awaiting a committee vote to advance his nomination to the full U.S. Senate.[1] Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a committee vote.
Nomination
On May 14, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Abelson to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.[1]
The American Bar Association (ABA) rated Abelson well qualified.[2] To read more about ABA ratings, click here.
Biography
Education
Abelson was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a law degree from New York University School of Law.[3]
Professional career
Prior to joining the court, Abelson was a litigator with Zuckerman Spaeder LLP and maintained a pro bono practice. He has served as chair of the American Bar Association’s Working Group on Building Public Trust in the American Justice System, on the board of the Job Opportunities Task Force, and as a board member and officer of the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.[3]
Judicial career
District of Maryland
Adam Abelson joined the United States District Court for the District of Maryland as a federal magistrate judge on September 18, 2023.[3]
About the court
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The federal nomination process
| District of Maryland |
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| Fourth Circuit |
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| Judgeships |
| Posts: 10 |
| Judges: 9 |
| Vacancies: 1 |
| Judges |
| Chief: George L. Russell, III |
| Active judges: Deborah Boardman, Theodore Chuang, Stephanie A. Gallagher, Lydia Kay Griggsby, Brendan Hurson, Matthew Maddox, Julie Rubin, George L. Russell III, Paula Xinis Senior judges: |
The United States District Court for the District of Maryland is one of 94 United States district courts. When decisions of the court are appealed, they are appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit based in downtown Richmond, Virginia, at the Lewis F. Powell Federal Courthouse.
The District of Maryland has original jurisdiction over cases filed within its jurisdiction. These cases can include civil and criminal matters that fall under federal law.
There are two court divisions, each covering the following counties:
The Baltimore (Northern) Division, covering Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester counties
The Greenbelt (Southern) Division, covering Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's counties
To read opinions published by this court, click here.
See also
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland
- United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
External links
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- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Congress.gov, "PN1748 — Adam B. Abelson — The Judiciary," accessed May 15, 2024
- ↑ American Bar Association, "STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY," accessed June 5, 2024
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 United States District Court for the District of Maryland, "Appointment of Adam Abelson as United States Magistrate Judge," accessed September 14, 2023
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Maryland • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Maryland
State courts:
Maryland Supreme Court • Maryland Court of Appeals • Maryland District Courts • Maryland Circuit Courts • Maryland Orphans' Court
State resources:
Courts in Maryland • Maryland judicial elections • Judicial selection in Maryland