Keith Joseph Rosa at a glance
- Current role
- Judge — Appointed on October 2, 2026.
- Appointed court
- Circuit Court for Montgomery
- Appointments
- Circuit Court for Montgomery — Judge. Appointed on October 2, 2026.
- Jurisdiction
- Maryland · State
Keith Joseph Rosa
Judge · Circuit Court for Montgomery
Keith Joseph Rosa — Circuit Court for Montgomery
Biography
Professional career
- Maryland Circuit Court judge for Montgomery County, appointed by Governor Wes Moore in October 2026, with a background in civil litigation, family law, criminal defense, and judicial service as a Special Magistrate
- Associate/partner, Abrams & West, P.C
- Law clerk to Judge John W. Debelius III
- Law Firm: Partner and co‐founder of Goitein Rosa, LLC in Bethesda, Maryland
Education
- Florida State University College of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- On October 2, 2026, Maryland Governor Wes Moore appointed Keith Joseph Rosa to the Montgomery County Circuit Court.
- Governor Moore’s announcement highlighted Rosa’s expertise and experience as valuable to the public service role of a judge.
- This appointment followed his long-standing legal career in Maryland, including service as a Special Magistrate for the Montgomery County Circuit Court, where he reviewed motions in civil and family cases, presided over custody, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and child support hearings
Sources
Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Baltimore City Circuit Court and Montgomery County Circuit and District Courts
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