Robert L. Karwacki (August 2, 1933 – June 9, 2014) was a justice of the Maryland Court of Appeals from 1990 to 1998.
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Early life and education
Karwacki was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his law degree and began his legal career in the state.
Career
Karwacki practiced law with Miles & Stockbridge. Before serving as a judge on the Baltimore bench for 11 years, In 1984, he was appointed to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the state's intermediate appellate court.
Appointment to the Maryland Court of Appeals
In November 1990, Governor William Donald Schaefer appointed Karwacki to the Maryland Court of Appeals, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William H. Adkins II. Karwacki's appointment followed a nomination process by the state's 13-member appellate nominating commission. His selection was seen as a pragmatic choice, with legal professionals noting his strong work ethic and focus on procedural efficiency.
Death
Karwacki died on June 9, 2014, at his home in Chester, Maryland, due to kidney failure.