Adam Abelson

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Adam Abelson

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Nonpartisan

United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Tenure

2024 - Present

Years in position

0

Predecessor
Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Predecessor: Beth Gesner

Education

Bachelor's

Princeton University

Law

New York University School of Law


Adam Abelson is a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. He was nominated to the court by President Joe Biden (D) on May 14, 2024, and confirmed by the United States Senate on September 10, 2024, by a vote of 53-43.[1][2][3] To see a full list of judges appointed by Joe Biden, click here.

The United States District Court for the District of Maryland is one of 94 U.S. District Courts. They are the general trial courts of the United States federal courts. To learn more about the court, click here.

Prior to joining the court, Abelson was a federal magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. He joined the court on September 18, 2023.[3][4]

Judicial nominations and appointments

United States District Court for the District of Maryland (2024-present)

See also: Federal judges nominated by Joe Biden

On May 14, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Abelson to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.[2] Abelson received commission on September 12, 2024.[1] To read more about the federal nominations process, click here.

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Adam Abelson
Court: United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Progress
Confirmed 119 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: May 14, 2024
ApprovedAABA Rating: Well Qualified
Questionnaire: Questionnaire
ApprovedAHearing: June 5, 2024
Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript
QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more)
ApprovedAReported: July 11, 2024 
ApprovedAConfirmed: September 10, 2024
ApprovedAVote: 53-43


Confirmation vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Abelson by a vote of 53-43 on September 10, 2024.[2] To see a full breakdown of the vote on the official U.S. Senate website, click here.

Abelson confirmation vote (September 10, 2024)
Party Yea Nay No vote
Electiondot.png Democratic 46 0 1
Ends.png Republican 3 43 3
Grey.png Independent 4 0 0
Total 53[5] 43 4

Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on Vacca's nomination on June 5, 2024.[2] Abelson was reported to the full Senate on July 11, 2024, after a 12-9 committee vote.[6] Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a committee vote.

Nomination

On May 14, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Abelson to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.[2]

The American Bar Association (ABA) rated Abelson well qualified.[7] To read more about ABA ratings, click here.

Abelson was nominated to replace Judge James Bredar, who assumed senior status on April 30, 2024.[8]

Biography

Early life and education

Abelson was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University in 2005 and a law degree from New York University School of Law in 2010.[1]

Professional career

About the court

District of Maryland
Fourth Circuit
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Judgeships
Posts: 10
Judges: 10
Vacancies: 0
Judges
Chief: George L. Russell, III
Active judges: Adam Abelson, Deborah Boardman, Theodore Chuang, Stephanie A. Gallagher, Lydia Kay Griggsby, Brendan Hurson, Matthew Maddox, Julie Rubin, George L. Russell III, Paula Xinis

Senior judges:
Richard Bennett, Catherine Blake, James Bredar, Deborah Chasanow, Ellen Hollander, Peter Messitte, William Nickerson


The United States District Court for the District of Maryland is one of 94 United States district courts. When decisions of the court are appealed, they are appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit based in downtown Richmond, Virginia, at the Lewis F. Powell Federal Courthouse.


The District of Maryland has original jurisdiction over cases filed within its jurisdiction. These cases can include civil and criminal matters that fall under federal law.

There are two court divisions, each covering the following counties:

The Baltimore (Northern) Division, covering Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, and Worcester counties

The Greenbelt (Southern) Division, covering Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's counties

To read opinions published by this court, click here.

The federal nomination process

Federal judges are nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There are multiple steps to the process:

  • The president nominates an individual for a judicial seat.
  • The nominee fills out a questionnaire and is reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with the nominee, questioning them about things like their judicial philosophy, past rulings or opinions, etc.
  • As part of this process, the committee sends a blue slip to senators from the home state in which the judicial nomination was received, allowing them to express their approval or disapproval of the nominee.
  • After the hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to approve or return the nominee.
  • If approved, the nominee is voted on by the full Senate.
  • If the Committee votes to return the nominee to the president, the president has the opportunity to re-nominate the individual.
  • The Senate holds a vote on the candidate.
  • If the Senate confirms the nomination, the nominee receives a commission to serve a lifelong position as a federal judge.
  • If the Senate does not confirm the nomination, that nominee does not become a judge.


See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Federal Judicial Center, "Abelson, Adam Ben," accessed September 10, 2024
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Congress.gov, "PN1748 — Adam B. Abelson — The Judiciary," accessed May 15, 2024
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 The White House, "President Biden Names Forty-Ninth Round of Judicial Nominees," accessed May 10, 2024
  4. ↑ United States District Court for the District of Maryland, "Appointment of Adam Abelson as United States Magistrate Judge," accessed September 14, 2023
  5. ↑ Note: The bolded number reflects the largest number.
  6. ↑ U.S Senate Committee on the Judiciary, "Results of Executive Business Meeting – July 11, 2024," July 11, 2024
  7. ↑ American Bar Association, "STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY," accessed June 5, 2024
  8. ↑ The Daily Record "Bredar to move to senior status, Russell to be new chief federal judge in Maryland," October 12, 2023

Political offices
Preceded by
James Bredar 		United States District Court for the District of Maryland
2024-Present		 Succeeded by
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Preceded by
Beth Gesner 		United States District Court for the District of Maryland
2023-2024		 Succeeded by
-


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Maryland courts

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