ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of the Hon. Peter K. Killough to the Supreme Court of Maryland, Fourth Appellate Judicial Circuit.

"Judge Killough is a public servant in every sense. He has dedicated over a decade of his life to serving the people of Maryland, and we are grateful that he has raised his hand, once again, to make our state better," said Gov. Moore. "Today, the Supreme Court gains a talented, dedicated, and thoughtful leader who will help ensure equal justice under the law for all Marylanders." 

Judge Peter K. Killough currently serves as an Associate Judge on the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, a position he’s held since his appointment in 2018.  

Prior to his service on the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Judge Killough spent nearly 10 years with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. He started in 2009 as counsel for the People’s Insurance Counsel Division advocating for insurance consumers. He later worked as director of the Maryland Medicaid Fraud Unit, investigating and criminally prosecuting matters involving Medicaid fraud and allegations of abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults in facilities. 

Earlier in his career, Judge Killough served as a senior attorney for the Ford Motor Company’s Office of General Counsel and prior to that practiced at Carter, Ledyard and Milburn, where he focused on corporate law.

Judge Killough received his B.A. from New York University, during which time he served in the New York National Guard. After graduating, he served three years on active duty for the U.S. Army. While in law school, he served as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. He received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.