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 L. Boardman Deborah K. Chasanow Theodore D. Chuang Stephanie A. Gallagher Lydia Kay Griggsby Ellen L. Hollander Brendan A. Hurson Matthew J. Maddox Peter J. Messitte Julie R. Rubin George L. Russell, III Paula Xinis