Katherine Hager was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County in November 2018 and officially took office the following month. She has dedicated her career to the Maryland Judiciary since 1991, bringing more than three decades of experience in court administration and public service.
Before her election, Katherine served as Chief Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County from 2006 to 2018 and previously held the same position in Howard County. Her extensive background in judicial operations has shaped her commitment to providing accurate, timely, and professional services to all who seek assistance from the Circuit Court.
As Clerk, Katherine is deeply engaged in advancing the mission of the Judiciary through leadership and collaboration. She is a Past Chair of the Conference of Circuit Court Clerks and has served as President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Maryland Circuit Court Clerks’ Association. She also contributes to statewide policy and legislative efforts as a member of the Clerk’s Legislative Review Committee.
Katherine has been an active member of the Mid-Atlantic Association for Court Management (MAACM) since 1999. She completed a five-year certificate program in Judicial Administration through Michigan State University in 2011 and earned certifications as both a Court Executive and Court Manager through the National Center for State Courts’ Institute for Court Management (ICM) in 2015. In addition, she has served as an instructor for ICM’s case management courses for Judiciary employees.
Her expertise in case management and court technology has been instrumental in implementing the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system in Queen Anne’s County. Katherine continues to play a vital role in MDEC’s ongoing development, representing Queen Anne’s County Circuit Court on the Statewide MDEC User Focus Group and serving on the Judiciary’s Major Projects Committee. She also chaired the Appeals Workgroup for several years, collaborating closely with representatives from the Appellate and Supreme Courts of Maryland.
Katherine’s dedication extends across the Judiciary, where she has served on the Judicial Council, the Conference of Circuit Court Judges, the Court Technology Committee, and the Judicial Ethics Commission.
A graduate of Lynchburg College in Virginia, Katherine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Beyond her professional responsibilities, she remains active in her community as a member of the Centreville Rotary Club and Centreville Methodist Church, and as a Character Counts coach in local elementary schools. In her personal time, she enjoys boating and camping with her husband, Kenny, and their son.
New Queen Anne's County Courthouse Dedication Ceremony - 4/13/2019 (QACTV)
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Take a video tour of the Queen Anne’s County Courthouse (Tour 1 and Tour 2) with Circuit Judge Thomas G. Ross, the county administrative judge, and Retired Clerk of the Circuit Court Scott MacGlashan.