Congress has authorized ten judgeships for the District of Maryland. The following district judges are currently in active service, including senior judges. James K. Bredar, Chief District Judge Richard D. Bennett Catherine C. Blake Deborah K. Chasanow Theodore D. Chuang Stephanie A. Gallagher Paul W. Grimm George J. Hazel Ellen L. Hollander Peter J. Messitte J. Frederick Motz George L. Russell, III, Paula Xinis