ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Judge Spyros James Sarbanes will fill Judge Brett W. Wilson's role as First Judicial Circuit Administrative Judge for Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties starting August 16.
Sarbanes currently is a County Administrative Judge in Wicomico County Circuit Court.
Wilson says the First Circuit Court will be in good hands.
“I have worked alongside Judge Sarbanes since his appointment to the bench and I am confident that he will be an excellent steward in his new position,” Wilson said.
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera designated Sarbanes to this position.
“Judge Sarbanes is an exceptional jurist and I am pleased to designate him to the leadership role of circuit administrative judge," said Barbera. "He is an excellent leader and will work with his fellow judicial colleagues and Judiciary staff to continue to provide access to justice to all those whose matters come before the circuit courts of the First Judicial Circuit.”
Wilson is set to retire on November 1. Sarbarnes will continue roles such as overseeing the court's administration and trial calendars.
“I am honored and humbled to be selected by Chief Judge Barbera for this new responsibility,” Sarbanes said.