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Judge David A. Boynton
Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland
PERSONAL
I was born September 26, 1957 and am a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. I have been married to Lynn Caudle Boynton since 1982. She is a practicing real estate attorney in Gaithersburg, Maryland, as an owner and operator of Signature Settlement Services. We have two children, Kathryn, age 19, and John, age 18. Both are attending college at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia. Katie is pursuing a degree in International Studies, and John is in the Pamplin College of Business pursuing a degree in Business.
In December, 2003, I was appointed Associate Judge of the Montgomery County Circuit Court, where since that time, I have been serving within the Family Division, Juvenile Court section. Prior to my appointment, I served as a Senior Assistant State's Attorney for Montgomery County, Maryland, since 1990. During that time, I handled the investigation and prosecution of the most serious violent crimes in our county, including rape, robbery and murder. I also served as Team Leader of the Silver Spring prosecution team, supervising fourteen other lawyers. From 1987 to 1990, I engaged in the private practice of law with the firm of Donohue, Ehrmantraut and Montedonico, a large litigation firm with offices in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. I was a trial lawyer practicing in the areas of criminal law, products liability, medical malpractice, and personal injury. From 1983 to 1987, I served as an Assistant State's Attorney for Montgomery County, Maryland, handling traffic and misdemeanor cases in the District Court, delinquency cases in the Juvenile Court, and felony cases in the Circuit Court. From 1982 to 1983, I served as a law clerk to the Honorable William M. Cave of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland.
EDUCATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, Juris Doctor (1982): Moot Court, Trial Advocacy and Appellate Advocacy competitions; Chief Justice of the Honor Court. Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (1979): Elected to Pi Lambda Sigma Honor Society for Business Administration; Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity (President, Treasurer, and Secretary); Golf Team all four years, including Middle Atlantic Conference Individual Champion.
BAR ADMISSIONS
Court of Appeals of Maryland (1982), District of Columbia Court of Appeals (1983), United States District Court for the District of Maryland (1982), United States District Court for the District of Columbia (1987).
BAR MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Bar Association of Montgomery County (since 1982): Executive Committee Member (2001 - 2003) and (1996 - 1998); Liaison to the Legislative Committee (1996-1998); Long Range Planning Retreat, Coolfont, W.V, (1998); Mentor in Mentor/Mentee program (since 1997); Bar Revue participant (1982-1985); Maryland State's Attorney's Association (1983 - 1987) and (1990 - 2003). Maryland State Bar Association (1987 - 1990) and (2003 to present). District of Columbia Bar Association (1987 - 2003). Montgomery County Inns of Court, Barrister (1990 -1992), Bencher (2004 to present).
POSITIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Honored by the Montgomery County, Maryland, Bar Foundation with the 2003 Community Service Award for the development of a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program for high school students. Appointed to the Drug Treatment Court Commission, Training and Support Services Sub-Committee (2002 to present). Appointed by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Maryland as Character Committee Member for the 6th Judicial Circuit (1989-1994, reappointed 1994-1999). Appointed as Inquiry Committee Member, Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland (1997-2000). Graduate of National College of District Attorney's Career Prosecutor Course (1986), Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse Course (1996), Experienced Prosecutor's Course (2001). Graduate of National Law Enforcement Institute, Homicide Investigations Course (1985). Featured in numerous magazine articles (Reader's Digest, Redbook, Washingtonian), television episodes (48-Hours, Arrest and Trial, Dateline, Leeza Gibbins) and a "true crime" novel (While Innocents Slept, by Adrian Havill) for the successful prosecution of Garrett Wilson who murdered his five-month old son for insurance money.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Faculty member, National College of District Attorney's, Columbia, South Carolina (2001 to 2003). Faculty Advisor for the Maryland State's Attorney's Association Trial Advocacy Program (1986-1987). Lecturer at Montgomery County Police Academy (1985-1987, and 1990-2003). Lecturer, Montgomery College, Paralegal Program, Germantown and Takoma Park Campus (1997-2003), courses included Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Family Law, Corporate Law, Business Law I and II, Contracts, Real Property, Legal Writing and Analysis and Interpersonal Communications. Frequent lecturer for local and federal law enforcement agencies.
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Rockville Chamber of Commerce, Rockville, Maryland: Board of Directors (1999-2001), Co-Chair of Rockville City Hometown Holidays Celebration (2000), Partnership Committee (1999-2000). Christmas in April Program: House Captain (2000-present), worker (1997-2000). Habitat for Humanity: Construction volunteer (2001). Compassion International: Financial Sponsor of Sam Mwangi, an underprivileged boy from Kenya, in order to provide clothing, food, and books (1997-2004). Stepping Stones Shelter, Rockville, Maryland: Financial supporter and maintenance volunteer (1998-2003). Flower Valley Citizen’s Association, Rockville, Maryland: Area Director (1990-1995), Entranceway Committee (1994-1998). Manor Country Club, Rockville, Maryland: Board of Directors (1991-1995), Vice President (1992-1995); Golf Committee (1989-1990); Greens Committee (1997-present), Advisory Committee (2004 to present). Boy Scouts of America: Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 434, Olney, Maryland (1991-1996); Adult Leader for Boy Scout Troop 759, Ashton, Maryland (1996-2003), Treasurer (1999-2001), Troop Committee Member (1996-2003), National Capital Area Council registered Merit Badge Counselor (1996-2003). Georgetown Preparatory School, Bethesda, Maryland: Co-Chair of the Parent’s Club (2001-2003), Chair of Freshman Class Parents (2000-2001), Developed a four-year Alcohol Awareness Program, which I present to students and parents, dealing with Underage Drinking, Drinking and Driving, Drinking and Underage Sex/Date Rape, and Drinking and College Life (2000-2004). Academy of the Holy Cross, Kensington, Maryland: Father’s Club (1999-2003). St. John’s Episcopal School, Olney, Maryland: Development Committee (1990-1993). Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church, Gaithersburg, Maryland: Pulpit Assistant, Usher, Nursery Volunteer, Sunday School Assistant, Building Maintenance Volunteer (1981-1995). Oakdale Emory Methodist Church, Olney, Maryland: Pulpit Assistant, Usher (1995 – 2003), Sponsor for youths preparing for Confirmation (2000-2001). Montgomery County Recreation Department: Coach, girls softball (1995-1998), girls basketball (1995-1998), boys baseball (1995). Olney Boys and Girls Club, Olney, Maryland: Coach, boys baseball (1996-1999).
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