Judge Jan M. Alexander: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Jan M. Alexander is an associate judge for the Baltimore County Circuit Court in the Third Judicial Circuit of Maryland. She joined the bench in June 2010.

Alexander began her judicial career as an associate judge for the Baltimore County District Court in the Eighth District in 2002.

Prior to joining the bench, she spent fourteen years as an assistant state’s attorney in Baltimore City (1988 to 2002). During her tenure there, Alexander held assignments in the District Court Division (1988 to 1989) and Sex Offense Division (1989 to 1996) and also served as the Supervisor of Operations of the Central Booking and Intake Center (1996 to 1997), Trial Supervisor of the General Felony Division (1997 to 1999), and Division Chief of the Misdemeanor Trial Division (1999 to 2002).

She also spent time in private practice as an associate at Fugett & Hitchcock, P.A. (1987 to 1988).

She received a B.A. in political science from Morgan State University in 1982. Alexander went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law in 1985.

After graduating from law school, she served for two years as a law clerk and bailiff with the Baltimore City Orphans’ Court, pending her admittance to the Maryland Bar in 1987.

Her memberships have included the Maryland State Bar Association, the Baltimore County Bar Association, the Maryland State Attorney’s Association, the Trial Table Law Club, the Harry A. Cole Judicial Council, and the Monumental City Bar Association.

Alexander also sat as a member of the Benchbook Revision Oversight Committee and was panel chair for the Health Claims Arbitration Office.

She was involved with the Olde Mill Estates Growth Association, the Liberty Road Recreational Council (Little League Baseball coach), and the Family Bereavement Center (CASA volunteer).

She is also a member of Shrine of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.

Alexander was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and is a graduate of Randallstown Senior High School.

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Michael Weinberg vs. Suburban Propane (Randy)

On April 8, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Apr 08, 2026

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Daniel Netro, et al. vs. Bruce Wolock, M.D., et al.

On July 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Jul 31, 2024

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Anthony Colon vs. Gail Watts

On August 31, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Aug 31, 2022

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Patrick Wood vs. Gail Watts

On December 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Dec 29, 2021

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Closed

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Aaron Herbert vs. State of Maryland

On December 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Dec 29, 2021

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Closed

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Liam Holt vs. Gail Watts

On December 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Dec 29, 2021

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Closed

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Quante Byrd vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On December 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Dec 29, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 17, 2022

ALRDIN GARRIQUES vs. GAIL WATTS

On December 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Dec 29, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 17, 2022

Robin Brown vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On December 28, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Dec 28, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 17, 2022

Ralph DiPietro, et al. vs. Richard Mitchell

On December 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Dec 10, 2021

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Jun 17, 2022

Douglas Potter, Jr vs. State of Maryland

On December 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Dec 09, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 17, 2022

KAI-YON PARKE vs. GAIL WATTS

On December 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Dec 01, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 17, 2022

Timothy Molock vs. Warden, Baltimore County Detention Center

On November 24, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 24, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 17, 2022

Marcus Wright vs. State of Maryland

On November 23, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 23, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 17, 2022

Bria Dixon vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On November 23, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 23, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 17, 2022

Timothy Brennan vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On November 23, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 23, 2021

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Jun 17, 2022

Darrell McClary vs. Warden Baltimore County Dept. of Corrections

On November 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 19, 2021

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Jun 17, 2022

Walter Brown vs. Warden,

On November 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 19, 2021

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Jun 17, 2022

Maurice Dacosta vs. Warden,

On November 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 19, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 17, 2022

Kermit Wick, Jr vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On November 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 19, 2021

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Closed

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Jun 17, 2022

William Savage, et al. vs. John Vickery, et al.

On November 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 19, 2021

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Jun 17, 2022

Kyron Peterson vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On November 18, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 18, 2021

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Jovan Roberts, Jr vs. Gail Watts

On November 18, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 18, 2021

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Closed

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Jovan Roberts, Jr vs. Gail Watts

On November 18, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Jan M. Alexander presiding.

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Nov 18, 2021

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Closed

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About

Jan M. Alexander
Current Appointment Baltimore County Circuit Court	Baltimore County Circuit Court
Election/Appointment 2010 - Re-elected	2010 - Re-elected
Previous Appointment Baltimore County District Court	Baltimore County District Court
Education J.D., University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law - 1985 B.A., Morgan State University - 1982	J.D., University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law - 1985 B.A., Morgan State University - 1982

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MD - Baltimore County Circuit Court
Previous Court:	MD - Baltimore County District Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (410) 887-2601
Office:	+1 (410) 887-4849

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Judge	Baltimore County Circuit Court	Baltimore County, Maryland
Associate Judge	Baltimore County District Court	Baltimore County, Maryland
Assistant State's Attorney	Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office	Baltimore County, Maryland
Associate	Fugett & Hitchcock, P.A.	Baltimore County, Maryland