Deborah Lynn Boardman (born 1974) [1] is an American lawyer and jurist serving since 2021 as a United States district judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She was a United States magistrate judge for the District of Maryland from 2019 to 2021.

During her 11-year tenure with the Federal Defender’s office, Judge Boardman represented individuals charged with federal crimes in the Greenbelt and Baltimore courthouses. In 2019, Judge Boardman was appointed a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Maryland.

Deborah L. Boardman is a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. Boardman was nominated to the court by President Joe Biden (D) on April 19, 2021, and confirmed by the United States Senate on June 23, 2021, by a vote of 52-48.

Judge Deborah L. Boardman was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, and was raised in Frederick. Growing up, she loved playing sports, particularly soccer and tennis. She almost pursued a soccer career at Villanova University, but when she had to choose between soccer and her Arabic courses, she decided to dedicate herself fully to her studies.

Apr 8, 2021 · Boardman has served as a U.S. Magistrate judge in Maryland since her appointment in 2019. In this role, she handles settlement, discovery, and makes recommendations on dispositive motions. She also presides over …

Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on April 19, 2021, to a seat vacated by Richard D. Bennett. Confirmed by the Senate on June 23, 2021, and received commission on June 25, 2021.

Feb 5, 2025 · The nationwide preliminary injunction from US District Judge Deborah Boardman is a significant ruling against Trump’s Day 1 order, which was swiftly met with legal challenges and put on hold...

Court Role and Structure The judicial branch is one of the three separate and distinct branches of the federal government. Types of Cases U.S. Courts hear cases over which they have jurisdiction granted by the Constitution or Congress. About Federal Judges Federal judges work to ensure equal justice under the law.

Feb 6, 2025 · — A federal judge issued a nationwide hold on Wednesday indefinitely blocking President Donald Trump’s order to restrict birthright citizenship as the case makes its way through the courts ...

DEBORAH L. BOARDMAN, U.S. Magistrate Judge since September 25, 2019. First Assistant Federal Public Defender for the District of Maryland, 2015-20 (Assistant Federal Public Defender, 2008-13). Born in Silver Spring, Maryland.