Brian L. Morrow
Brian L. Morrow is a former candidate for the 3rd Circuit Court in Michigan.[1] Morrow was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016. He also ran for the 3rd Circuit Court in 2012.
Career
Morrow's professional experience includes serving as deputy chief in the Juvenile Division of the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. Before that, he spent 14 years in private practice.[2]
Elections
2016
Michigan held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election occurred on August 2, 2016. The candidate filing deadline for incumbents was March 21, and the deadline for non-incumbents was April 19.[3] The following candidates ran in the 3rd Circuit general election (4 open seats).[1]
| 3rd Circuit, 4 open seats, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Melissa Cox |
15.42% | 208,932 |
| Wanda Evans |
15.04% | 203,738 |
| Kelly Ann Ramsey |
13.72% | 185,872 |
| Thomas Hathaway |
13.57% | 183,875 |
| Regina Thomas | 13.18% | 178,538 |
| Brian L. Morrow | 10.91% | 147,778 |
| Matthew Evans | 10.27% | 139,097 |
| Robert Ficano | 7.88% | 106,737 |
| Total Votes | 1,354,567 | |
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
| 3rd Circuit, 4 open seats, Primary Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Wanda Evans |
9.55% | 46,406 |
| Thomas Hathaway |
9.08% | 44,086 |
| Melissa Cox |
7.89% | 38,310 |
| Brian L. Morrow |
5.65% | 27,465 |
| Kelly Ann Ramsey |
5.59% | 27,154 |
| Robert Ficano |
5.15% | 25,040 |
| Matthew Evans |
5.10% | 24,782 |
| Regina Thomas |
5.01% | 24,332 |
| Tracy Green | 4.79% | 23,284 |
| Felicia Courtright | 4.65% | 22,570 |
| Kenneth J. King | 4.64% | 22,516 |
| Suzette Samuels | 4.60% | 22,339 |
| Isaac Robinson | 4.26% | 20,689 |
| Karyn Macdonald | 3.66% | 17,758 |
| Michelle Letourneau-McAvoy | 3.52% | 17,109 |
| James Humphries | 3.29% | 15,978 |
| Esther Lynise Bryant-Weekes | 3.18% | 15,471 |
| Delicia Coleman | 3.18% | 15,443 |
| Ron Robinson | 2.57% | 12,498 |
| Rebekah Coleman | 2.51% | 12,209 |
| Michael Woodyard | 2.13% | 10,342 |
| Total Votes | 485,781 | |
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "Official Primary Results," August 23, 2016 | ||
2012
- See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2012
Morrow advanced from the primary election, receiving 10.04 percent of the vote. He was one of six candidates competing for three seats on the 3rd Circuit Court. Morrow was defeated in the general election with 15.79 percent of the vote.[4] [5][6]
Bar association ratings
Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
The DMBA rated candidates running for judicial office in 2012. Candidates were given one of five ratings: Outstanding, Well Qualified, Qualified, Not Qualified or No Rating.
Morrow was rated as Well Qualified.[7]
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
The WLAM rated candidates running for judicial office with one of four ratings: Outstanding, Well Qualified, Qualified or No Rating.
Morrow was rated as Well Qualified.[8]
Wolverine Bar Association
Morrow received a rating of Well Qualified from the Wolverine Bar Association.[9]
Endorsements
- The Detroit News. To read the endorsement, visit: The Detroit News, "Best picks for Wayne Circuit judge," July 23, 2012 (dead link).
- The Detroit Free Press. To read the endorsement: visit: Detroit Free Press, "Endorsements: Judge position in Wayne, Oakland counties," October 7, 2012.
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 221 judges of the Michigan Circuit Courts are selected in an identical manner, each serving six-year terms. They are chosen in nonpartisan elections and must face re-election if they wish to continue serving. Candidates are placed on the ballot via nonpartisan primaries or by nominating petitions.[10] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[11]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[10]
Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[10]
- be a qualified elector of his or her district;
- be licensed to practice law in the state;
- have at least five years of law practice experience; and
- be under the age of 70.
See also
External links
- Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- Brian Morrow for Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Facebook page
- Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Free Press endorsements: Judge positions in Wayne, Oakland counties," October 7, 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ The Detroit News, "Best picks for Wayne Circuit judge," July 23, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Unofficial 2012 General Election Results: 3rd Circuit Court"
- ↑ Wayne County, "2012 Judicial Primary Results"
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," July 31, 2012
- ↑ Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee
- ↑ Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Press Release: "WLAM Endorses, Rates Judicial Candidates"
- ↑ Wolverine Bar Association, 2012 WBA Judicial Qualifications Results
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Michigan," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Daily, "Washtenaw County judge announces early retirement," May 1, 2014
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
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