Catherine Blake

Contact Now

Biography

Born 1950 in Boston, MA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 4, 1995, to a seat vacated by John R. Hargrove. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1995, and received commission on August 14, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2014-present.

U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 1987-1995

Education:
Radcliffe College, A.B., 1972
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1975

Professional Career:
Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1975-1977
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Maryland, 1977-1985, 1986-1987; first assistant U.S. attorney, 1983-1985, 1986-1987
U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland (court-appointed), 1985-1986

Professional Experience

Judge U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Served as chief judge, 2014-present.

U.S. Magistrate Judge U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
1987 - 1995

Attorney 1986 - 1987
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland, 1977-1985

First assistant 1986 - 1987
1983-1985

Court Appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland 1985 - 1986

Assistant U.S. attorney 1977 - 1983

Private practice 1975 - 1977
Boston, Massachusetts

Education

Harvard Law School J.D.
1975

Radcliffe College A.B.
1972

Professional Associations

Federal and Maryland Bar Associations, National Association of Women Judges; Rule Day Club; Wednesday Law Club and Round Table Member

Publications

“Rules and Guidelines for the Management of Attorney’s Fees" U. Balt. L. Rev. 1
1997

“Appellate Review of Criminal Sentencing in the Federal Courts” Kansas L. Rev.
1976

Websites & Blogs

Website United States District Court, District of Maryland

Website Federal Judicial Center Biography

Website Court Biography

Contact & Map

Baltimore Division

101 W. Lombard Street

Baltimore, MD 21201
US

Telephone: (410) 962-3220

Download V-Card

Have questions about how our directory works, or looking to grow your legal practice? Read FAQ | Lawyers Get Listed