Congress has authorized ten judgeships for the District of Maryland. The following district judges are currently in active service, including senior judges. George L. Russell III, Chief District Judge Adam B. Abelson Richard D. Bennett Catherine C. Blake Deborah L. Boardman James K. Bredar Deborah K. Chasanow Theodore D. Chuang Stephanie A. Gallagher Lydia Kay Griggsby Ellen L. Hollander Brendan A. Hurson Matthew J. Maddox Julie R. Rubin Paula Xinis