DaNeeka L. Cotton

She’s a decent judge, however she also oversees the Maryland Judicial Disabilities Commission and doesn’t do much to hold them accountable which is deeply concerning. She needs to do better! It’s disgusting that you all protect each other’s horrific court behavior.

Being a black woman who has survived domestic violence, I was excited to see another black woman behind the bench. Initially she seemed fair but she made facial expressions the entire time; and asked us to repeat testimony a few times. I wasn’t sure if she was really listening. She muted the court room several times which was very distracting due to the noise. Her verdict was contradicting & made no sense , because she stated she can tell the child comes from two loving homes with genuine love, however she gives the father primary physical Custody. She stated that “it seems like he prefers his father”. How is that fair to say or assume? My son did not give any testimony and was not in the court room. She was more focused on the fact that I changed my son’s school than the issue at hand which was parent alienation. The plaintiff even admitted to withholding the child and yet she rewards him with even more time. This court is disgusting.

Good judge. Fair minded and good temperament. Does not tolerate fools, especially lawyers who are not prepared. Come prepared, be respectful, and she will be fair. Genuinely nice off the bench, as well.

She's absolutely terrible and children and families. A woman was killed under her watch because she didn't provide her a protect order. How many families must be harmes by her indifference and treating children like thei assets that can be split in half without issue. Report her and get her conduct reviewed publicly!

A good police officer was sentence to a year in jail. Judge's and prosecutor's shouldn't be allowed to go outside the facts of the hearing. Unfortunately, I don't believe they feel the shame they brought on the county.

The most biased Judge I have ever seen. absolutely horrible. Should not be a judge. Karma will get her. Ruled guilty on no proof. She had her mind made up before the trial because the defendant was white.

The Judge does not know the law. Her rulings make no sense. She shows favoritism, doesn't allow a person to defend false statements made about them, & could care less about the truth. It is obvious her decision is made before the hearing occurs. She speaks arrogantly.with an attitude and makes prejudicial facial expressions when a person responds to her questions. She doesn't allow enough time to allow people to fairly present their side. She also takes advantage of being able to "mute" someone on Zoo if their response is not leaning toward her desired outcome!