Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead is the Chief Judge of the Wicomico County Circuit Court in Salisbury, MD. With extensive experience in the legal field, she has served as an Associate Judge, County Administrative Judge, and Presiding Judge-in-Charge of the Drug Court. Judge Beckstead is also a designated member of the Business and Technology Court and has been actively involved in various committees and commissions related to drug treatment courts and problem-solving courts.
Born in Galveston, Texas, Judge Beckstead holds a B.A. in political science from Villanova University and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1987, she has worked as a law clerk, associate, and partner in different law firms. Judge Beckstead is a member of several professional associations, including the Maryland State Bar Association and the National Association of Women Judges. She is also involved in community organizations and serves as a mentor coach for the Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition.
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