ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced the appointments of Caroline County State’s Attorney Jonathan Newell to the Circuit Court for Caroline County, and Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matthew Maciarello to the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. The governor made the appointments after reviewing nominees from the respective counties’ judicial nominating commissions.
“After conducting a thorough vetting process, I am confident that Newell and Maciarello are the most qualified candidates to fill these vacancies,” said Governor Hogan. "Throughout their legal careers they have exhibited integrity, intelligence, and a strong commitment to justice, and I am honored to appoint them to the Circuit Court.”
Jonathan G. Newell is currently serving as the State’s Attorney for Caroline County, and will fill a vacancy on the Circuit Court for Caroline County. He has served as State’s Attorney since 2003, where he has personally handled more than a dozen murder cases, and has overseen hundreds of drug felonies, sexual offenses, child abuse, robbery, and vehicular manslaughter cases. Newell served as a Deputy State's Attorney for Kent County, an Assistant Public Defender for Caroline County, and a judicial clerk in Caroline County’s Circuit Court. Newell graduated from the Washington and Lee University School of Law.
Matthew A. Maciarello is currently serving as the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County, and will fill a vacancy on the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. He has served as state’s attorney since 2011. Maciarello’s previous experience includes working as a principal at the law firm of Heane & Pailey, P.A. and clerking for two Worcester County Circuit Court judges. Maciarello graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law.
These appointments will take effect immediately.
The right men for the job.
ReplyDelete4:02, I couldn't agree more.
ReplyDeleteMatt Maciarello, (aside from me) is one of the hardest working people I have ever known.
His dedication to his profession is second to none.
I'll be the first to say, I believe he is the youngest man to be appointed Judge in history here in Maryland and that says a LOT.
While this is an incredible gain for Wicomico County, it is also a major loss for the States Attorneys Office.
Nevertheless, congratulations Matt. Well earned and well deserved. Hope I never have to see you on a professional level again. ;-)
Congratulations Matt! He will do a great job.
ReplyDeleteA decent caring man is Matt .the county just gained a rising star .
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Matt, all of them well-deserved. You're in our corner.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Matt! A well deserved position. You will do a great job there.
ReplyDeleteA good honest lawyer , something we don't see much of today .
ReplyDeleteGood choice.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Matt...I overheard that Deputy Stevens of the Wicomico Sheriffs Office will be running for the States Attorney position.
ReplyDeleteMatt! Hopefully youll not be so overzealous with your decisions as you did prosecuting folks! You know more than any what trumped up charges the Leo's bring! Be fair and dont forget who you really are!
ReplyDeleteWhat a vacuum this has caused at the sa office. The deputy sa moved from Delaware to Maryland in anticipation of Matts appointment and assistant sa Dean moved from somerset county to wicomico hoping she will be appointed. Neither are qualified for the job. One is a introvert and no chance at the political part or winning an election in 3 years, the other a "friend hire" as she and Matt are buds who has been in 3 different counties and jobs in the last 4 years. I think the district chief judge should appoint someone from the outside like Paul Montemuro
ReplyDeleteEllis Rollins has a better chance at winning Judge than Paul has at becoming SA. Sounds like someone has some sour grapes.
ReplyDeleteFor the most part I approve most things I sent his way he addressed. The only thing I was disappointed in was the attention to cold case crimes, missing as well as old homicides, but he is not the only one at fault on this, we have no real cold case person on Md State Police here or SPD. Good luck Matt.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame Joel Todd retired, he'd have been a very good choice for an interim replacement.
ReplyDeletePeople coming to his court better be ready for some strict results.He does not play games.
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