Joseph M. Getty (born April 14, 1952) is the former chief judge of the Supreme Court of Maryland.

[3] Getty is a former Republican state senator and delegate representing Maryland's 5th district.

In February 2015, then-Senator Getty was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to his cabinet, as legislative and policy director during his second term as senator.

[4] When Getty vacated his seat, he was replaced by former delegate, now Senator Justin Ready.

Joe Getty is also a regular contributor to the Northern News, which is a weekly newspaper that distributes to Hampstead, Manchester and Upperco, Maryland.