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# Jessica L. Colwell

District Court for Allegany · Judge

## Profile

- Court: District Court for Allegany
- State: Maryland
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active

## Summary

Jessica L. Colwell — District Court for Allegany

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge Jessica Lynne Colwell is the Associate Judge of the District Court of Maryland, District 12, serving Allegany and Garrett counties since August 21, 2026
- Governor Wes Moore appointed Judge Colwell to the Allegany County District Court in July 2026, replacing retired Judge H. Jack Price
- The Maryland State Archives lists her as Associate Judge, District 12, effective August 21, 2026
- Public Defense Career: Colwell has over 25 years as a public defender 2018–2021: Deputy District Public Defender, Allegany & Garrett Counties 2021–2026: District Public Defender, Allegany & Garrett Counties Baltimore City: Former Assistant District Public Defender in the Felony Trial Division for 15 years, including 12 years in the felony trial division
- Supervising attorney, Garrett County Public Defender's Office

### Education

- University of Maryland School of Law — J.D. (1999)
- B.A in Administration of Justice — Pennsylvania State University

### Additional information

- Colwell’s appointment was selected from four applicants, three of whom were nominated

## Sources

- [District Court Judges Directory](https://www.mdcourts.gov/district/directories/judges)
- [Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Anne Arundel County, Allegany County, Charles County District Courts](https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press-releases/governor-moore-announces-judicial-appointments)

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## 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.