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Wicomico County Judge of the Orphans' Court {_getChooseLabel(this.selections.length)}

DUTIES: Judges of the Orphans’ Court supervise the administration of estates. The Orphan’s Court shares jurisdiction with the Circuit Court over guardianships of minors. Orphan’s Court Judges conduct hearings that involve probate and guardianship disputes, review and act upon administration accounts, and request payments from estates or guardianships.SALARY: $9,500.TERM: Four years with no term limits.HOW ELECTED: Elected countywide.

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    Melissa Pollitt Bright
    (Dem)

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    Michael A. Hammond, Sr.
    (Dem)

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    Jim Jester
    (Rep)

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    Demetria Marshall
    (Dem)

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    John Sharpe
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Qualifications: Please describe how your training and experience prepare you for the duties of this office?

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Campaign Phone (443)614-9794
Campaign Email mike.hammond397@gmail.com
Campaign Mailing Address 124 Chelsea Ann Ln
Fruitland, MD 21826
35 plus years in the Criminal Justice System as a Police Officer, Corrections Officer and now as Bailiff for Wicomico District Court. I am also a two term City Councilman and Planning Commissioner.
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Campaign Phone 4437357530
Campaign Email votedemetriam@gmail.com
Campaign Instagram VoteDemetriaMarshall
Campaign Mailing Address PO Box 2942
Salisbury, MD 21802
My name is Demetria Marshall . My work in the community has taught me that fairness, patience, and sound judgment matter when families face difficult moments involving estates, guardianship, and the loss of loved ones. Those experiences guide how I would serve on the Orphans’ Court. I support open primaries because broader participation strengthens democracy and gives more voters a voice in choosing those who serve the public and who are entrusted with decisions that affect families and communities.
Campaign Phone 443-614-3897
Campaign Mailing Address 1307 Allenwood Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801-6807
After Judge Cantwell died in office, I was vetted by the Governor’s Appointments Office as a “suitable person,” as required by the State Constitution, and was appointed by Governor Moore to fill the vacancy.

I am a lifelong resident of Wicomico County and a graduate of JMB High School and Salisbury University, where I earned a B.A. in Liberal Studies, including coursework in Business Law.

In the private sector, I served as a Quality Manager in the microwave electronics industry. I also taught Quality Management at Wor-Wic Community College for nine years.

During my two years on the bench, I have completed numerous courses through the Maryland Judicial College and the National College of Probate Judges.
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