Robert L. Karwacki
Robert L. Karwacki | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | August 2, 1933 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | June 9, 2014 (aged 80) Chester, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse | Marion Elizabeth Harper Karwacki |
| Children | Ann Karwacki Goodman, L. Daniel Karwacki, John Robert Karwacki |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland |
| Occupation | Judge |
Awards | A Man for All Seasons Award, St. Thomas More Society of Maryland |
Robert L. Karwacki (August 2, 1933 – June 9, 2014) was a justice of the Maryland Court of Appeals from 1990 to 1998.[1][2]
Early life and education
Karwacki was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his law degree and began his legal career in the state.[3]
Career
Karwacki practiced law with Miles & Stockbridge. Before serving as a judge on the Baltimore bench for 11 years, In 1984, he was appointed to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the state's intermediate appellate court.[1]
Appointment to the Maryland Court of Appeals
In November 1990, Governor William Donald Schaefer appointed Karwacki to the Maryland Court of Appeals, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William H. Adkins II. Karwacki's appointment followed a nomination process by the state's 13-member appellate nominating commission. His selection was seen as a pragmatic choice, with legal professionals noting his strong work ethic and focus on procedural efficiency.[1]
Death
Karwacki died on June 9, 2014, at his home in Chester, Maryland, due to kidney failure.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "KARWACKI NAMED TO MD. COURT OF APPEALS". The Washington Post. November 18, 1990. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Robert L. Karwacki, Maryland Court of Appeals Judge". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ↑ Lash, Steve (June 13, 2014). "Karwacki remembered as 'judge's judge'". Maryland Daily Record. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Judge Robert L. Karwacki, cty school board president" (PDF). msa.maryland.gov.