Delegate Charlotte A. Crutchfield is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 19 in Montgomery County. Elected in 2018, she serves on the Judiciary Committee as Chair of the Family and Juvenile Law Subcommittee, holds the position of 2024 Deputy Majority Whip, and is involved in key caucuses including the Legislative Black Caucus , Women Legislators of Maryland, Maryland Veterans Caucus, and Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus.

Born December 8, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, Charlotte A. Crutchfield is a widow of a U.S. Public Health Service officer and mother of two adult children. Her family has deep roots in Montgomery County, where she has resided in District 19 for over 15 years. A practicing attorney admitted to the Maryland Bar since 1991, she specializes in employment law and serves as a trained mediator. Notable prior roles include Assistant State's Attorney for Montgomery County , Associate General Counsel at Gulfstream Aerospace , and Chair of the Montgomery County Merit System Protection Board . She has been active in community service as past President of Glenallan Elementary School PTA, Parliamentarian for the Potomac Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women, and member of organizations like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, NAACP, and various Democratic clubs, including past President of the Legislative District 19 Democratic Club.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Howard University ; Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School .
• Political Experience: Elected to Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee ; Maryland House of Delegates, District 19 . Key committee roles include Chair, Family and Juvenile Law Subcommittee ; Public Safety and Civil Law subcommittees; service on Juvenile Justice Reform Council and Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board .