--- title: "Alex M. Allman | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alex-m-allman-md-circuit-harford" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Alex M. Allman Circuit Court for Harford · Judge ## Profile - Court: Circuit Court for Harford - State: Maryland - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote proceedings Scope: statewide Maryland trial courts may conduct remote electronic proceedings when authorized by rule, and the court may permit or require participants to appear by remote electronic communications. Evidence excerpt: the court may permit or require one or more participants, or all participants, to join the proceeding by means of remote electronic communications. [Remote Hearings and Proceedings](https://www.mdcourts.gov/remotehearings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote recording Scope: statewide For Maryland remote proceedings, the required recording is made by the court, and participants should not make their own audio or video recording unless the court permits it. Evidence excerpt: Proceedings conducted via videoconferencing technology must be recorded by the court [Remote Hearings and Proceedings](https://www.mdcourts.gov/remotehearings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic devices Scope: statewide Maryland permits electronic devices in court facilities only in accordance with court rules and orders; attorneys may use devices reasonably for a proceeding if silent, positioned away from the trier of fact or witnesses, not used for recording, and not used for unauthorized communication. Evidence excerpt: attorneys are permitted the reasonable and lawful use of an electronic device in connection with the proceeding provided that [NOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities](https://www.mdcourts.gov/reference/cellphonenotice) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### photography video recording Scope: statewide Maryland prohibits taking, recording, or transmitting photographs, videos, or other visual images in court facilities unless the court expressly grants permission in a specific instance. Evidence excerpt: The taking, recording, or transmitting of photographs, videos, or other visual images by cell phone or any other device is prohibited in the court facility at all times [NOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities](https://www.mdcourts.gov/reference/cellphonenotice) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/hr/pdfs/judges_list_external.pdf) - [Official roster](https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/hr/pdfs/judges_list_external.pdf) - [Maryland Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/hr/pdfs/judges_list_external.pdf) - [Remote Hearings and Proceedings](https://www.mdcourts.gov/remotehearings) - [NOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities](https://www.mdcourts.gov/reference/cellphonenotice) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alex-m-allman-md-circuit-harford", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alex-m-allman-md-circuit-harford", "name": "Alex M. 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Spellbring, Jr., at the Prince George’s County Circuit Court (2000–2001) ### Education - a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2000. - B.A. in criminal justice sociology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1997 ### Additional information - Allman has been actively involved in community service, including serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Harford County Public Library (2015–2021) and as a member of the Harford County Mediation Commission since 2021. - Before his judicial appointment, Allman had a 22-year career practicing law, including positions at Fedder & Garten, P.A. (2001–2004) and Offit Kurman, P.A. (2004–2023). - He received the Maryland Leadership in Law Award from the Daily Record in 2018, recognizing his dedication to both the legal profession and community service. - He also taught legal research and writing at the University of Baltimore School of Law (2007–2010) - He was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2000 and later to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in 2001 and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in 2006 - He specialized in family law, business litigation, and legal advisory services for entrepreneurs and professional athletes. - He has also contributed to the Harford County Bar Association, the Community Foundation of Harford County, and the Harford County Bar Foundation. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Remote Hearings and Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-8d7f2b6c1b52f4889f91cdbe) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.mdcourts.gov/remotehearings). Collected 2026-07-26. - [NOTICE Cell Phones, Other Electronic Devices, and Cameras in Court Facilities](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-9a7f81ce806c87a1ae6dac48) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.mdcourts.gov/reference/cellphonenotice). Collected 2026-07-26.