John F. Slade III (born August 5, 1943) is an Associate Judge with the 4th District Court of Maryland.
He went to St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he received his associate degree in 1964.
He then attended the University of Maryland, getting his bachelor's degree in Economics in 1967.
Two years later, he graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1970.
Finally, he is a foundation member of the Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at St. Mary's College.