Stedman Prescott

Stedman Prescott (August 30, 1896 – November 14, 1968) was an American jurist who served as Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals.

He also served in the United States Army from 1917 to 1918, during World War I.

In 1924, Prescott was admitted to the Maryland Bar and engaged in private practice as a defense attorney in Rockville.

Prescott was confirmed as an associate judge of the 6th District of the Montgomery County Circuit in 1938, and was later confirmed as Chief Judge of the circuit in 1955.

Prescott married Edith Callender Minnick on July 14, 1917, with whom he had four children: Calla P. Belt, Stedman Prescott, Jr., Mary P. Rosenberger, and Anne P. Brandau.