Catherine H. McQueen, who goes by "Kate," is running for the Maryland 6th Judicial Circuit Court bench in Montgomery County in the Nov. 3 general election. McQueen has served as a judge on the court since 2024, according to BallotReady profile data.

The 6th Judicial Circuit Court serves all Montgomery County residents, including those in the Potomac area. The nonpartisan race has five seats to fill, and voters may choose up to five candidates.

Three other candidates are also certified for the ballot: James J. Dietrich, Sharon V. Burrell and Victor M. Del Pino, according to BallotReady election data.

Candidate information

  • Full name: Catherine H. McQueen
  • Nickname: Kate
  • Office sought: Maryland 6th Judicial Circuit Court Judge, Montgomery County
  • Party: Nonpartisan
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in political science, Clemson University (1997); juris doctor, George Washington University (2001)
  • Bar admissions: Maryland (2001); District of Columbia (2003); Virginia (2009)
  • Professional memberships: Montgomery County Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association (since 2001)

Experience and public service

Before joining the bench, McQueen worked as a principal attorney at Offit Kurman, according to the Maryland Manual On-Line. She also practiced as an attorney at Selzer, Gurvitch, Rabin & Obecny LLC, according to BallotReady profile data.

McQueen was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2001, the District of Columbia Bar in 2003 and the Virginia Bar in 2009, according to the Maryland Manual On-Line. She has been a member of the Maryland State Bar Association since 2001 and belongs to the Montgomery County Bar Association.

McQueen serves as a member of the Task Force to Study Fiduciary Adjudication in Maryland, an appointment spanning 2025 and 2026, according to the Maryland Manual On-Line.

This profile was compiled from publicly available records, including the Maryland Manual On-Line and BallotReady election data. The candidate was not interviewed. Candidates who wish to provide additional information may contact the newsroom.