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Brian Pickell
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2019 - Present
2025
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Brian Pickell is a judge of the Michigan 7th Circuit Court. Pickell assumed office in 2019. Pickell's term ended on January 1, 2025.
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Biography
Brian Pickell attended Michigan State University in Detroit. He earned a J.D. Pickell's career experience includes working with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, with the state courts of Michigan, with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and with a private law practice. He has been affiliated with the Genesee County Bar Association, the State Bar Association of Michigan, and the American Bar Association.[1]
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.[2] Sitting judges who reach age 70 are allowed to serve out the remainder of their term.[3]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judges of the circuit courts are appointed by the state supreme court to two-year terms.[2]
Qualifications
To be elected to either of these courts, a judge must:[2]
- 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
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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
