Judge Cheryl A. McCally: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Montgomery County Circuit Court, Department Courtroom 6B

Appointed By: Gov. Martin J. O'Malley

Biography

The Hon. Cheryl A. McCally is an associate judge for the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Maryland. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Martin O’Malley on March 5, 2010, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Ann S. Harrington.

McCally has held assignments on the Foster Care Court-Improvement Implementation Committee and the Juvenile Law Committee of the Maryland Judicial Council.

Prior to her appointment, McCally was an associate judge for the Montgomery County District Court, a position to which she was named in 2006. Before that, she spent time as a partner at McCally & Hall (2000 to 2006).

McCally earned a bachelor’s degree from American University in 1980. She then completed a J.D. at Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law in 1983. She is admitted to practice in Maryland (1983), the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (1984), the District of Columbia (1985), the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (1998), and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1985).

After graduating from law school, McCally began her legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Richard B. Latham of the Montgomery County Circuit Court. She served in that capacity until 1985, at which time she became an assistant state’s attorney for the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Her memberships have included the Maryland State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland, the Maryland Association for Justice, the Montgomery County American Inn of Court, and the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. She also sat on the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States.

McCally was born in Bethesda, Maryland.

Recent Cases by Hon. Cheryl A. McCally

In the Matter of Oscar Mercado

On February 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Feb 09, 2024

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Mar 07, 2024

In the Matter of Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

On January 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Jan 12, 2024

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Jan 19, 2024

Sussman & Simcox, Chtd. vs. Francis Bissereth, et al.

On December 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Dec 01, 2023

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Appeals

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General Appeals

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Dec 04, 2023

In the Matter of Paige Industrial Services, Inc.

On November 10, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Nov 10, 2023

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Nov 15, 2023

In the Matter of ARMANDO RIVERA SOBERANES

On September 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Sep 26, 2023

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Oct 02, 2023

Camille Lebonzo vs. Walter Campos

On August 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Aug 25, 2023

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Torts

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General Torts

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Sep 19, 2023

JOSE A VALDEZ vs. JEFFREY STICKLE

On January 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Jan 24, 2023

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Property

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May 17, 2024

In the Matter of Sisay Aytennfesue

On January 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Jan 17, 2023

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Judgment on Appeal

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May 17, 2024

In the Matter of Motor Vehicle Administration

On October 11, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Oct 11, 2022

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Oct 12, 2022

In the Matter of Montgomery County, Maryland

On August 30, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Aug 30, 2022

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Sep 16, 2022

EagleBank vs. Alvin Smith

On August 17, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Aug 17, 2022

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Judgment (Other)

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Sep 14, 2022

EagleBank vs. M & M Development, LLC

On August 17, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Aug 17, 2022

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Judgment (Other)

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Sep 14, 2022

In the Matter of Adventist Healthcare, Inc.

On December 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Dec 17, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 23, 2022

In the Matter of Yaquelin Flores

On December 13, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Dec 13, 2021

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Closed

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Probate

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General Probate

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Jun 23, 2022

C-15-CV-21-000422

On December 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Dec 08, 2021

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Relief Denied

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Jun 23, 2022

SYED ALI, et al. vs. ZUNJING WANG, et al.

On November 2, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Nov 02, 2021

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Relief Denied

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Commercial

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May 16, 2024

Kalamata Capital LLC vs. LA-CASA INTERNATIONAL, INC., et al.

On October 26, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Oct 26, 2021

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Judgment (Other)

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Jun 23, 2022

THEODORA SMITHet al.vs.TYLER STEWARTet al.

On September 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Sep 22, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 23, 2022

MALCOLM ALEXANDER vs. DIANE CYPRESS

On September 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Sep 10, 2021

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Sep 12, 2022

C-15-CV-21-000436

On September 7, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Cheryl A. McCally presiding.

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Sep 07, 2021

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Appealed

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About

Cheryl A. McCally
Current Appointment Montgomery County Circuit Court, Department Courtroom 6B	Montgomery County Circuit Court, Department Courtroom 6B
Previous Appointment Montgomery County District Court	Montgomery County District Court
Education J.D., Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law - 1983 Bachelor's degree, American University - 1980	J.D., Pepperdine University, Rick J. Caruso School of Law - 1983 Bachelor's degree, American University - 1980

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MD - Montgomery County Circuit Court
Previous Court:	MD - Montgomery County District Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (240) 777-9181
Assignment Office:	+1 (240) 777-9000
Court Administrator:	+1 (240) 777-9100
Courtroom Clerks:	+1 (240) 777-9513

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Judge	Montgomery County Circuit Court	Montgomery County, Maryland
Associate Judge	District Court of Maryland (District 6)	Montgomery County, Maryland
Partner	McCally & Hall	None
Assistant State's Attorney	Office of the State's Attorney	Montgomery County, Maryland
Law Clerk	Montgomery County Circuit Court	Montgomery County, Maryland