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“I am pleased to make this
eminently qualified appointment. Michael has been determined by a
panel of lawyers and lay people to be legally and most fully
professionally qualified for this judgeship,” said Governor Ehrlich.
“His experience and ability will further the best interests of the
citizens of Maryland and the judicial system as a whole.”
Governor Robert Ehrlich, December 16, 2005
Judicial Philosophy
- Decision making based on
fairness, impartiality, and consistency balanced
with firmness
- Straight forward, scholarly,
and respectful approach to all issues and
participants of court room proceedings
- Community service and
involvement as key components for working with
people and their interaction with the law
- Strong commitment to the
education of children and continuing education of
adults
- Strong belief in working hard
and using a common sense approach to applying the
law
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Professional Highlights
Judge Stamm has served as a circuit
court judge since January 13, 2006. His
prior public service experience includes:
- Over 15 years practicing
criminal and civil law
- Deputy State's Attorney, St.
Mary's County, 1999-2006
- Assistant State's Attorney,
1992-1995
- Standing Examiner, St. Mary's
County Circuit Court, 1995-1999
- 12 years teaching regular,
special education, and gifted programs in the St.
Mary’s County Public System
- Over 10 years teaching at
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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“I promise you that I will
serve the people of St. Mary’s diligently, with compassion, but
firmly, and always fairly. You have my promise that I will do my
very best.”
Judge Michael J. Stamm, January 13, 2006 |
