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Annette Smedley
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Annette Smedley was elected to the 14th Circuit Court in 2012.
Education
Smedley received her undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University and a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.[1]
Career
Smedley is an attorney who focuses on criminal defense work. She also serves as a felony public defender for Mason County.[2]
2012 election
Smedley advanced from the primary election on August 7, receiving 17.54 percent of the vote. She competed against Raymond J. Kostrzewa in the general election on November 6, winning 50.2 percent of the vote.[3][4][5]
See also
External links
- Annette Smedley for Muskegon County 14th Circuit Court Judge campaign website
- Annette R. Smedley for Circuit Court Judge Facebook page
- MLive.com, "Muskegon County 14th Circuit judge candidates Annette Smedley, Raymond J. Kostrezewa state their cases," October 24, 2012
- Mlive, "Election battle for open 14th Circuit judgeship hasn't happened since 1968 -- until now," October 17, 2012
- MLive.com, "Six candidates file for Muskegon County Circuit Court judgeship held by James M. Graves, Jr.," May 2, 2012
- Annette Smedley's Campaign Website
Footnotes
- ↑ Annette R. Smedley for Circuit Court Judge campaign website, Bios
- ↑ MLive.com, "Muskegon County 14th Circuit judge candidates Annette Smedley, Raymond J. Kostrezewa state their cases," October 24, 2012
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, Official 2012 General Election Results:14th Circuit Court
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, 2012 Primary Election Results: 14th Circuit Court
- ↑ 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
