J. Frederick Motz

J. Frederick Motz
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
In office
December 17, 2010 – October 23, 2023
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
In office
1994–2001
Preceded byWalter Evan Black Jr.
Succeeded byFrederic N. Smalkin
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
In office
July 12, 1985 – December 17, 2010
Appointed byRonald Reagan
Preceded bySeat established by 98 Stat. 333
Succeeded byJames K. Bredar
United States Attorney for the District of Maryland
In office
1981–1985
Appointed byRonald Reagan
Personal details
Born(1942-12-30)December 30, 1942
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 2023(2023-10-23) (aged 80)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
SpouseDiana Gribbon Motz
EducationWesleyan University (AB)
University of Virginia (LLB)

John Frederick Motz[1] (December 30, 1942 – October 23, 2023) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. He served as judge on that court from 1985 to his death. His previous experience included a range of positions as an Assistant United States Attorney and United States Attorney, and more than a decade in private practice. He was also chairman of the board of Trustees for Sheppard Pratt Health System.[2]

  1. ^ Hearings Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Third Congress, Part 3 (PDF). U.S. Government Printing Office. 1996. p. 955.
  2. ^ "The Honorable J. Frederick Motz Appointed Health System Chairman of the Board of Trustees". Sheppard Pratt (Press release). December 18, 2015.