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# Lynne A. Battaglia

Supreme Court of Maryland · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Supreme Court of Maryland
- State: Maryland
- Role: Judge
- Service status: former
- Last verified: 2026-08-22

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, Court of Appeals of Maryland, 2001-present
- Appointed by Governor Parris Glendening, Battaglia held the role of an Associate Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals (now the Maryland Supreme Court) from January 26, 2001, to April 14, 2016, when she retired at age 70
- U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland (1993–2001)
- Lynne Ann Battaglia is a retired Maryland Court of Appeals judge, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, and distinguished legal scholar and mentor
- Judge Battaglia remains active in legal scholarship, mentorship, and judicial leadership, recognized for her contributions to justice, professionalism, and women’s legal advocacy

### Education

- University of Maryland School of Law in and was admitted to the bar that same year — J.D. (1974)
- She studied American government at Georgetown University before receiving her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1974, graduating Order of the Coif and serving as Law Review editor
- B.A. in International Relations and an M.A. in Latin American Studies from American University (1967–1968).
- Georgetown University — B.A.
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
- University of Maryland, Baltimore

### Additional information

- Since 2016, Battaglia has held the role of a Senior Judge, chaired the Maryland Professionalism Commission, and advised on judicial education.
- She has also acted as a trial judge in family law cases, mediated appellate matters, and presided over 2022 congressional redistricting challenges
- Practitioner, 2000-2000
- prof, 2000-2000
- Born April 14, 1946.
- Date of birth: 1946-04-14
- Birth place: Buffalo

## 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.courtlistener.com/person/4663/lynne-a-battaglia/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/4663/lynne-a-battaglia/)
- [Supreme Court of Maryland current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/4663/lynne-a-battaglia/)
- [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)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/4663/lynne-a-battaglia/)
- [Lynne A. Battaglia, Maryland Court of Appeals Judge](https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/29ap/former/html/msa13543.html)
- [Lynne Battaglia - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Lynne_Battaglia)
- [Wikidata: Lynne A. Battaglia](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6709317)

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