Paula Xinis (; born Panagiota Xinis in 1968) is an American lawyer and jurist serving as a United States district judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She was appointed in 2016 by President Barack Obama. She is best known for her role as judge in the deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, receiving national and worldwide attention.
- Gender
- Female
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland2011–2016
Assistant federal public defender · 1998–2011- ↳director of training · 2006–2011
- ↳research and writing attorney supervisor · 2008–2011
- District of Columbia Office of Police ComplaintsComplaint examiner · 2005–2010
Law clerk , Hon. Diana Gribbon Motz · 1997–1998
Appointments
2016–present · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)
Education
J.D. · 1997- University of VirginiaB.A. · 1991