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Worcester 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.TERM: Four years with no term limits.HOW ELECTED: Elected countywide.

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    Mary Burgess
    (Rep)

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    Cheryl K. Jacobs
    (Rep)

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    Lisa E. Mitchell
    (Rep)

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    Martin A. Radinsky
    (Dem)

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    John Simms, 3rd
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

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

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Campaign Mailing Address 47 Windjammer Road
Ocean Pines, MD 21811
I have 29 years of public service in the judicial system and law enforcement. 16 years in the State's Attorney's office for Prince George's Co. My duties included supervision of clerical personnel in 3 District Court locations. Preparation of cases for trial i.e. addressed motions, prepared Criminal Informations, interviewed witnesses and coordinated expert testimony. 3 years Worcester Co. - Office manager, victim witness, multiple other duties. Law enforcement - Patrol routine duties. Action Team implemented tactics to alleviate crime in high crime areas. Detective - Investigated crimes against persons and property. I Completed over an additional thousand hours of training in cultural diversity, crisis intervention, investigations etc.
Campaign Phone 4105915524
Campaign Email ckjacobs@mediacombb.net
Campaign Mailing Address 1223 Carrollton Ln
Ocean Pines, MD 21811
My training as an attorney has prepared me to understand and apply the laws of the State of Maryland for handling matters that come before the Court. Having served as an Orphans' Court Judge for nearly eight years gives me additional experience to continue in that position for the next four years serving the citizens of Worcester County, Maryland.
Campaign Phone 4433731077
Campaign Email Lisa323budgie@live.com
Campaign Mailing Address 101 Branch St
Berlin, MD 21811-1301
*A.A. Degree in Legal Studies. *Worked in Family and Corporate Laws *Human Resource Director of Non-profit Agency Working with Developmentally Disabled Adults *Admissions Director of Esthetics School *Licensed Esthetician 30 years * Mixologist at Intention-Based Wellness Studio *Social Media and Website Support for Worcester County Businesses *Longtime Lector and Choir Member at Church

I am a resident of Worcester County for 29 years. I have a calming, compassionate connection with everyone I meet and intend to bring my dynamic background to act as a passionate advocate for our citizens by emphasizing commitment to fairness and understanding.
Campaign Website http://martinradinsky.com
Campaign Phone 4435207750
Campaign Email maradinsky@comcast.net
Campaign Mailing Address 11885 Man O War Ln
Berlin, MD 21811-3361
I have 37 years of experience working with major financial institutions managing trusts and estates throughout Maryland. My career has focused on estate planning, fiduciary responsibility, and ensuring that wills and estates are administered fairly, accurately, and in accordance with Maryland law.

I earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore (1987), an MBA from American University (1989), and is a graduate of the ABA National Graduate Trust School (1994). My professional credentials include Accredited Estate Planner (AEP), Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), Accredited Trust Fiduciary Advisor (ATFA), and Certified Estate Specialist (CES).
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