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Amy McDowell
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Amy McDowell was a judge of the 5th Circuit Court in Barry County, Michigan. She was appointed to the court by Governor Rick Snyder on June 17, 2011, to replace retired Judge James Fisher. McDowell was then elected to the court in November 2012 to serve out the remainder of Fisher's term.[1] McDowell retired October 15, 2019.[2]
Elections
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
McDowell ran for re-election to the 5th Circuit Court.
General: She was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.[3]
2012
McDowell was elected to the 5th Circuit Court after running unopposed in 2012.[4][5]
- See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2012
Education
McDowell received her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and her J.D. degree from the Valparaiso University School of Law.[1]
Career
McDowell began her career working for the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In 2001, after five and a half years at that office, she became a private practice attorney. She joined the firm of McPhillips and McDowell in 2003 and worked there until her appointment to the 5th Circuit Court in 2011.[1]
See also
External links
- Barry County, Michigan website, "Judge Amy McDowell"
- Michigan Courts, "Trial Court Directory: Barry County"
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Michigan.gov, "Snyder appoints Barry County judges," June 17, 2011
- ↑ WWMT, "Barry County Circuit Court judge steps down, is replaced immediately," September 17, 2019
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Unofficial 2012 General Election Results: 5th Circuit Court," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," July 31, 2012
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan
State courts:
Michigan Supreme Court • Michigan Court of Appeals • Michigan Circuit Court • Michigan Court of Claims • Michigan District Courts • Michigan Municipal Courts • Michigan Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in Michigan • Michigan judicial elections • Judicial selection in Michigan
