A judge who listens
Discover Judge Stacey Scott's commitment to fairness and empathy in the Orphans' Court. Learn how her approach makes a difference for families in Anne Arundel County.
Understanding "A judge who listens"
Families come to the Orphans’ Court during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, after the loss of a loved one while navigating grief, uncertainty, and questions about the future. My judicial philosophy begins with one simple but powerful commitment: to listen.
Listening is not passive. It is an act of respect. It is the foundation of fairness. And it is the first step toward ensuring that every person who enters the courtroom feels seen, heard, and treated with dignity.
Experience and integrity in every case
With more than two decades of legal experience and the honor of serving as Judge of the Orphans’ Court for Anne Arundel County, I approach each case with a calm, steady, and principled mindset. I weigh the facts carefully, apply the law faithfully, and make decisions that reflect both legal integrity and the humanity of the families before me.
The crucial role of the Orphans' Court
The most important thing voters should know about the Orphans’ Court is that it is a court for families and individuals. It is where decisions are made about a loved one’s estate, their wishes, their property, and most importantly the people they leave behind. These cases are not abstract legal disputes. They are deeply personal moments that affect real families during times of grief, transition, and uncertainty.
Because of that, the Orphans’ Court needs judges who bring not only legal experience, but patience, clarity, and the ability to truly listen.
"Families come to the Orphans’ Court during emotional, confusing moments. A judge who listens is a judge who brings fairness, steadiness, and humanity to the process."
Judge Stacey Scott