DANEEKA VARNER COTTON, Associate Judge, District Court of Maryland, District 5, Prince George's County, since September 20, 2006. Member, Criminal Law and Procedure Committee, 2006-07, Maryland Judicial Conference.
Fomer Assistant State's Attorney, Prince George's County. Former Master for Domestic Relations, Family Division, Prince George's County Circuit Court.
Born in Madison, Wisconsin, June 27, 1966. Attended LaReine High School, Suitland, Maryland; Hampton University, B.A. (business management), 1988; University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1991. Admitted to Maryland Bar, 1991. Member, Maryland State and Prince George's County Bar Associations. Board of Directors, St. Mary of the Assumption School. Woman of Achievement Award, Lt. Governor's Office, 2002. Leadership Award, Adam's House, Department of Health, Prince George's County, 2004.
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