J. Frederick Motz | |
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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 by | Walter Evan Black Jr. |
Succeeded by | Frederic N. Smalkin |
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland | |
In office July 12, 1985 – December 17, 2010 | |
Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Seat established by 98 Stat. 333 |
Succeeded by | James K. Bredar |
United States Attorney for the District of Maryland | |
In office 1981–1985 | |
Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
Personal details | |
Born | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | December 30, 1942
Died | October 23, 2023 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 80)
Spouse | Diana Gribbon Motz |
Education | Wesleyan 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]