Hon. H. James (Jay) West has been serving as the County Administrative Judge for the Charles County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, since February 21, 2020. He previously served as an Associate Judge from April 3, 2014, to February 21, 2020. Born in La Plata, Maryland, in 1972, Judge West earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Law from Charles County Community College and his Juris Doctor from the Francis King Carey School of Law at the University of Maryland in 2004. He has held various roles in private practice and public service, including serving as an Associate at Alpert Schreyer, LLC, and as a Member of the Maryland State Bar Association.
Judge West has been actively involved in several legal and community organizations, including serving as Chair of the Animal Matters Hearing Board for Charles County from 2010 to 2014 and as a Board Member of The Jude House, Inc.. His extensive legal experience and dedication to public service make him a respected and influential figure in the Maryland judiciary. Judge West’s commitment to justice and his diverse legal background highlight him as a distinguished member of the Charles County Circuit Court.
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