Judge Nancy M. Purpura: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Martin J. O’Malley

Biography

Hon. Nancy M. Purpura is an associate judge for the Baltimore County Circuit Court in the Third Judicial Circuit of Maryland. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Martin O’Malley in 2012, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the late Hon. Thomas J. Bollinger (deceased).

Purpura began her judicial career as an associate judge for the Baltimore County District Court in the Eighth District in 2001.

Before that, she was a trial attorney with the Office of the Public Defender in both Anne Arundel and Baltimore Counties. In addition, Purpura taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law.

She received a B.S. from Towson State University. Purpura went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law in 1984. Purpura was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1985.

Her memberships have included the Maryland State Bar Association, the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys.

She has sat as a member of the Judicial Council’s Education and Specialty Courts and Dockets Committees and the Maryland Judicial Conference’s Mental Health, Alcoholism and Addiction Committee.

Purpura holds the Death Penalty Defense Award from the Office of the Public Defender in 1997.

Recent Cases by Hon. Nancy M. Purpura

State Roads Commission of the State Highway Administration vs Any and All Persons Claiming to Have An Interest et al

On December 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

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Dec 03, 2021

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Baltimore County

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Jun 17, 2022

Tajae Johnson vs. State of Maryland

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

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Dec 01, 2021

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Active

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Nwabueze Nwaigwe vs. Gail Watts, Director of Baltimore County Detention Center

On November 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Travis Hall vs. BALTIMORE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER

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

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Nov 19, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Anthony Raymond vs. Warden

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

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Nov 19, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County

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Baltimore County, MD

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Anthony Raymond vs. Warden

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

Filed

Nov 19, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Gerald James vs. Gail Watts, Warden

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

Filed

Nov 18, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Yashua Kent-Easter vs. Gail Watts, Warden

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

Filed

Nov 18, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Christopher Heyward vs. Gail Watts, Warden

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

Filed

Nov 18, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Donald Pevia, III vs. State of Maryland

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

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Nov 18, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Dorian Faison vs. Warden, Baltimore CO. Detention CTR.

On November 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

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Nov 17, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Jonatan Guerra-Borja vs. Gail Watts, Director

On November 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

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Nov 17, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Andre Pitts vs. Warden, Baltimore County Detention Center

On November 17, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

Filed

Nov 17, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Elijah Mills vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On November 15, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

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Nov 15, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

In the Matter of Kara Maciel

On November 15, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

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Nov 15, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Administrative

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Licensing

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Jun 17, 2022

David Harris vs. Warden Baltimore County Dept. of Corrections

On November 15, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

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Nov 15, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Danielle Hofferbert vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On November 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

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Nov 10, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

Justin Engelskirch, 3rd vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On November 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

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Nov 10, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Jun 17, 2022

Ali Onyango vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On November 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

Filed

Nov 10, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Jun 17, 2022

Corey Thompson vs. Warden, Baltimore County Dept. of Corrections

On November 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

Filed

Nov 10, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Jun 17, 2022

Milton Chatlin vs. Gail Watts, Warden

On November 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

Filed

Nov 09, 2021

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Appealed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Jun 17, 2022

Leonard Mayberry, II vs. State of Maryland

On November 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

Filed

Nov 09, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Jun 17, 2022

DEVEN AGLI vs. WARDEN, BALTIMORE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER

On November 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

Filed

Nov 08, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Jun 17, 2022

SATYR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP vs. JRC FOOD LLC

On November 5, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Baltimore County. Judge Nancy M. Purpura presiding.

Filed

Nov 05, 2021

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Closed

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Baltimore County Circuit Court

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Baltimore County, MD

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Property

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Landlord-Tenant

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Jun 17, 2022

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About

Nancy M. Purpura
Current Appointment Baltimore County Circuit Court	Baltimore County Circuit Court
Previous Appointment Baltimore County District Court	Baltimore County District Court
Education J.D., University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law - 1984 B.S., Towson State University	J.D., University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law - 1984 B.S., Towson State University

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) 887-2693

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
Trial Attorney	Office of the Public Defender	Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Trial Attorney	Office of the Public Defender	Baltimore County, Maryland