Notable past judges of this district include William Paca, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.

The Northern Division includes Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico, Worcester counties and the City of Baltimore, is located in Baltimore, while the statute also provides for the court to sit in Cumberland and Denton.

[2] The Southern Division includes Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's counties and sits in Greenbelt.

As of January 11, 2025[update]: Chief judges have administrative responsibilities with respect to their district court.

This article incorporates public domain material from Former Maryland United States Attorneys.