Judge Sharon V. Burrell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Montgomery County Circuit Court, Department Courtroom 3F

Appointed By: Gov. Martin J. O'Malley

Biography

The Hon. Sharon V. Burrell 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 September 26, 2008.

Burrell has held assignments on the Equal Justice Committee and the Judicial Ethics Committee of the Maryland Judicial Council.

Prior to her appointment, Burrell was an associate county attorney for the Office of the Montgomery County Attorney, a position to which she was named in 1987. During her tenure there, she specialized in civil rights law and employment discrimination matters. She also represented the county in labor negotiations.

Burrell earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Barnard College in 1979. She then completed a J.D. at Harvard Law School in 1982. As a law student, Burrell sat as an editor for the Harvard Women’s Law Journal and the Blackletter.

After graduating from law school, Burrell began her legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Harry A. Cole of the Maryland Court of Appeals. She served in that capacity until 1983, at which time she became an associate at Cable, McDaniel, Bowie & Bond. While in private practice, Burrell represented clients in tax and corporate matters.

Her memberships have included the Maryland State Bar Association, the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association (president), the Montgomery County Bar Association, and the Federal Bar Association. She has also been involved with the African American Democratic Club of Montgomery and Ivy Vine Charities, Inc.

She is a recipient of the Certificate of Appreciation from the Montgomery County Department of Health (1994), the Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation from the Montgomery County Executive (1994, 2005), and the Superior Service Award from the Theta Omega Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (2004).

Burrell was born in Washington, D.C.

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Hermitage Woods Condominium vs. Yvonne Shaw

On February 3, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Feb 03, 2026

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Bank Of America, N.A. vs. Samuel Z Alemayehu

On December 4, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Dec 04, 2025

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Dec 08, 2025

In the Matter of Xianfeng Zhang

On November 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Nov 26, 2025

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In the Matter of Michael Minwoo Kim

On October 8, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Oct 08, 2025

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Truist Bank vs. Oluwaseun Oyewo, et al.

On September 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Sep 10, 2025

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Sep 15, 2025

In the Matter of Dario Terzic

On July 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Jul 21, 2025

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Jul 21, 2025

FIONA WATSON vs. Robert Terrance Carlson

On July 15, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Jul 15, 2025

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Jul 15, 2025

State of Maryland vs. STEPHAN JOSEPH TOUZEAU

On March 19, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Mar 19, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025

In the Matter of David A. Lechner et al.

On February 13, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Feb 13, 2025

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Feb 16, 2025

FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC vs. MARIA D GUARDADO

On January 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Jan 17, 2025

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Jan 20, 2025

In the Matter of Roman Holton

On November 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Nov 12, 2024

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Nov 15, 2024

Housing Opportunities Commision vs. Latreeda Holston , et al.

On October 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Oct 31, 2024

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Nov 05, 2024

Andrea L Wiley vs. Lauretta Z White

On September 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Sep 20, 2024

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Sep 23, 2024

In the Matter of Shannon Roundtree

On September 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Sep 17, 2024

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Brian Le - Mirage Nails Spa LLC vs. LUIS FUNEZ, et al.

On August 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Aug 09, 2024

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Aug 14, 2024

In the Matter of Montgomery County, Maryland

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Jul 19, 2024

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Jul 24, 2024

In the Matter of John Holsonback

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May 10, 2024

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May 13, 2024

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST TA vs. CLIFTON MOUNT

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 16, 2024

Attorney Grievance Commission vs. Francis Yeatman

On February 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Feb 26, 2024

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In the Matter of Karla Scappini

On February 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Feb 01, 2024

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Mar 05, 2024

Edward Hernandez vs. Robin Hernandez

On January 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Jan 23, 2024

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Jan 28, 2024

In the Matter of Motor Vehicle Administration

On January 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Jan 03, 2024

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Albertina Rodriguez vs. Lorgio Velasquez

On October 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Oct 25, 2023

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Oct 25, 2023

MARTHA GAINES vs. ROBIN SNEAD

On August 23, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Sharon V. Burrell presiding.

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Aug 23, 2022

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About

Sharon V. Burrell
Current Appointment Montgomery County Circuit Court, Department Courtroom 3F	Montgomery County Circuit Court, Department Courtroom 3F
Education J.D., Harvard Law School - 1982 Bachelor's degree, Barnard College - 1979	J.D., Harvard Law School - 1982 Bachelor's degree, Barnard College - 1979

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MD - Montgomery County Circuit Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (240) 777-9296
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 County Attorney	Office of the County Attorney	Montgomery County, Maryland
Associate	Cable, McDaniel, Bowie & Bond	None
Law Clerk	Maryland Court of Appeals	None