Interim State’s Attorney for Dorchester County announced

DORCHESTER CO., Md. – The Honorable Brett W. Wilson, Acting Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Dorchester County, has announced the appointment of Amanda R. Leonard as ad interim State’s Attorney for Dorchester County.

We’re told Leonard’s appointment will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of William H. Jones, effective today, February 4, 2022, following his appointment as Judge of the Circuit Court for Dorchester County.

Leonard is a Dorchester County native and has spent the last 5.5 years serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Dorchester County, prosecuting cases in both the District and Circuit Courts. Leonard’s appointment will be effective today, February 4th, and will continue until a State’s Attorney is elected and sworn into office.

On January 26, 2022, Leonard filed her candidacy with the local Board of Elections, seeking the position of elected State’s Attorney for Dorchester County in the 2022 election.

In a statement, Judge Wilson expressed that the appointment of Ms. Leonard was a good fit for the criminal justice system and the people of Dorchester County.

“I have watched Ms. Leonard grow as an Assistant State’s Attorney for more than five years. She has demonstrated a strong work ethic, intellect, common sense, a love of Dorchester County and excellent temperament. I believe that the public, law enforcement, partner agencies, attorneys, and the courts will have a positive working relationship with her.”