Assistant State's Attorney, Washington County, 1987-94. Domestic Relations Master, Washington County Circuit Court, 1996-2009. Chair, Mental Health Advisory Committee, Washington County, 2007- (member, 2002-). Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, September 16, 1955. Frostburg State College, B.S. (theater), 1977; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 1984. Admitted to Maryland Bar, 1985. Associate, Edward N. Button, P.A., 1985-87. Partner, Rutledge & Dwyer, P.A., 1994-97. Member, Maryland State Bar Association, 2007-; Washington County Bar Association, 1985- (board of directors, 1993-94, 2007). Member, Maryland State's Attorneys' Association, 1987-94; National District Attorneys' Association, 1987-94; Maryland Council of Masters, 1996-2009. Board of Directors, Crime Watch League of Washington County, 1987-2003 (president, 2000-03); Washington County Mental Health Center, Inc., 1994-2000 (president, 1998-2000). Member, Maryland Child Support Enforcement Association, 1989-94, 1997-; Washington County Foster Parents Association, 1991-99. Board of Advisors, Dad's Connection, 2001-04, 2008-. Cub scout den leader, assistant pack master, Mason Dixon Council, Boy Scouts of America, 1993-97. Governor's Citation, 2001. Community Partnership Award, Washington County Department of Social Services, 2007.
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