Judge Donine M. Carrington-Martin - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Donine M. Carrington-Martin is an associate judge for the Charles County Circuit Court in the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Maryland. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Larry Hogan in 2017, becoming the first African-American woman to sit on the county’s Circuit Court.

Since that time, Carrington-Martin has served as the Circuit Representative for the Seventh Judicial Circuit in the Conference of Circuit Judges and as a member of the Judicial Council’s Equal Justice Committee.

Prior to joining the bench, she worked as an assistant state’s attorney with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office (2013 to 2017) and was a special prosecutor with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office (2015 to 2017). In addition, Carrington-Martin was a former assistant state’s attorney in Montgomery County (1996 to 1999).

Her legal career also included a stint in private practice at Weinstock, Friedman & Friedman, P.A. (1999 to 2003).

Carrington-Martin received a B.S. in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 1991. She went on to complete a J.D. at Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1995. She was admitted to practice in Maryland (1995) and the District of Columbia (2001).

After graduating from law school, Carrington-Martin began her legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. DeLawrence Beard with the Montgomery County Circuit Court (1995 to 1996).

She has also taught as an adjunct faculty member at Bowie State University.

Her memberships have included the Maryland State Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Charles County Bar Association, the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, the Salome A. Howard Bar Association, the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland (past president).

Her civic involvement has included the Court Advocates for Family and Youth (Board of Directors), the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Youth Kitchen Ministry at New Life Church (coordinator).

In 2018, Carrington-Martin received the Leadership in Law Award from the Daily Record and was also named amongst its Top 100 Women in Maryland.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York.

Recent Cases by Hon. Donine M. Carrington-Martin

Tiana Thomas, et al. vs. Amin Yameen, et al.

On March 21, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine M presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2022

Status

Dismissal

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Hon. Carrington, Donine M

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Apr 21, 2024

Tawanna Terrell vs. Anthony Commodore, et al.

On March 8, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine M presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine M

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Torts

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General Torts

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Apr 19, 2024

Lucianna Gressis, et al. vs. Alexander Sungjoo Myong, MD , et al.

On February 25, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine M presiding.

Filed

Feb 25, 2022

Status

Dismissal

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Hon. Carrington, Donine M

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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Apr 19, 2024

Kenneth Owens, et al. vs. Keith Sams, et al.

On January 13, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine M presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2022

Status

Dismissal

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Hon. Carrington, Donine M

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Apr 19, 2024

MILANO APARTMENTS LLC vs. LAQUITA EDDIE

On August 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine M presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine M

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jun 20, 2022

DANNY'S CORES, INC vs. WILLIAM HELWIG, et al.

On August 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine M presiding.

Filed

Aug 05, 2021

Status

Open

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Hon. Carrington, Donine M

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jun 20, 2022

Mary Adams vs.Carol Baseley

On June 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Apr 19, 2024

Daryl Wilkins vs. Don King

On June 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Torts

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General Torts

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Apr 19, 2024

Hoop Etiquette, LLC vs. Adja Davis, et al.

On June 28, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2021

Status

Closed

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Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Apr 19, 2024

Navy Federal Credit Union vs. Lakisha Moore

On June 24, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

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Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Apr 19, 2024

Eric Carson vs. Maiha Grace

On June 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Torts

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General Torts

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Apr 19, 2024

In the Matter of Danielle Webb

On June 14, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

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Apr 19, 2024

In the Matter of Eva Dorsey, et al.

On June 14, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Apr 19, 2024

Howard Smith vs. Johnathan Logan, et al.

On June 14, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 14, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Torts

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General Torts

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Apr 19, 2024

KAREN JACKSON vs. BLACKSTONE MANAGEMENT

On June 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Jun 20, 2022

CGB Products and Services, LLC vs. Huntley's Inc.

On June 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2021

Status

Bankruptcy

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Apr 19, 2024

Charles Moreland, Sr vs. Ruth Osborn, et al.

On June 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Apr 19, 2024

Bank of America, N.A. vs. Karrie McDermott

On June 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Apr 19, 2024

Eugene Kirscht vs. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

On May 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

May 27, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Apr 19, 2024

Makia Robinson, et al. vs. Estate of Christina Lynn Francis

On May 24, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Torts

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General Torts

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Jun 19, 2022

Richard Gist vs. Amiri Harris

On May 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2021

Status

Trial Verdict

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Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles Circuit Court

County

Charles County, MD

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Torts

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General Torts

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Apr 19, 2024

SoFi Lending Corp as Atty in Fact for Wilmington Trust vs. LOUIS STOCKLEY

On May 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Apr 19, 2024

Kimberly Chandler vs. AMKO Auto of Waldorf Inc., et al.

On May 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

May 19, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Apr 19, 2024

John Deere Construction & Forestry Company t/a John Deere Financial vs. Richard Welch, Jr

On May 18, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charles County. Judge Carrington, Donine presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carrington, Donine

Court

Charles County

County

Charles County, MD

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Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2024

About

Donine M. Carrington-Martin
Current Appointment Charles County Circuit Court	Charles County Circuit Court
Education B.S., Syracuse University - 1991 J.D., Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - 1995	B.S., Syracuse University - 1991 J.D., Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - 1995

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MD - Charles County Circuit Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (301) 932-3201

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Law Clerk	Montgomery County Circuit Court with the Hon. DeLawrence Beard	Montgomery County, Maryland
Assistant State's Attorney	Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office	Montgomery County, Maryland
Attorney	Weinstock, Friedman & Friedman, P.A.	None
Assistant State's Attorney	Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office	Prince George's County, Maryland
Special Prosecutor	Charles County State's Attorney's Office	Charles County, Maryland
Associate Judge	Charles County Circuit Court	Charles County, Maryland

Articles About Donine M. Carrington-Martin:

Southerland Maryland News: Circuit Court Welcomes First Female African-American Judge

Maryland Manual Online: Charles County Circuit Court

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