Connie Marie Kelley
Connie Marie Kelley was a judge of the Michigan 3rd Circuit Court. She left office on January 11, 2019.
Kelley was elected to the court on November 4, 2008, for a six-year term, ending on January 1, 2015.[1] On November 4, 2014, Kelley was re-elected unopposed for another six-year term that commenced on January 1, 2015 and was set to expire on December 31, 2020.[2] Kelley retired from the court in 2019.[3][4][5]
Biography
Education
Kelley received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1978 and her J.D. degree from the Wayne State University Law School in 1981.[6]
Career
- 2009-2020: Judge, 3rd Circuit Court
- 2007-2008: Partner, Powers, Chapman, DeAgostino, Meyers & Milia, P.C.
- 1996-2007: Associate attorney/of counsel, Powers, Chapman, DeAgostino, Meyers & Milia, P.C.
- 1991-1996: Partner, Mallon & McNealy, P.C.
- 1985-1991: Associate, Brian M. Smith & Associates, P.C.
- 1981-1985: Attorney, Milia & Curran, P.C. [6]
Elections
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
Kelley ran for re-election to the 3rd Circuit Court.
General: She was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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2012
Kelley was one of seven candidates competing for two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court in the general election on November 6, 2012. Kelley was defeated in the general election, receiving 21.61 percent of the vote.[7][8] Though the race is nonpartisan, she was nominated by the Democratic Party at their convention.
- See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2012
| “ | This race should be important to voters who want to restore fairness to the Michigan Supreme Court. The primary role of the Supreme Court is to provide justice to the citizens of the state. As the court of last resort, the Michigan Supreme Court must be fair and follow the law, thereby reassuring the public they are independent of any special interests when making decisions that effect things like child protection, fairness in the workplace, pensions and collective bargaining.[9] -Connie Marie Kelley[10] |
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Endorsements
- Detroit Free Press. To read the endorsement, see: Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Free Press Endorsement: Zahra, Kelley, McCormack for Michigan Supreme Court," October 7, 2012.
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan[11]
- Michigan State AFL-CIO[12]
See also
- News: Democrats endorse Michigan Supreme Court candidates, March 12, 2012
- Michigan Circuit Court
- Judicial selection in Michigan
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Wayne City Clerk, "City of Wayne, Wayne County Unofficial General Election Results," November 4, 2008
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Detroit News, "Whitmer names 2 judges to Wayne County circuit bench," March 28, 2019
- ↑ Crain's Detroit Business, "Hood, Farhat named to fill vacancies on 3rd Circuit Court," March 29, 2019
- ↑ The Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer, "Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointments to 3rd Circuit Court," March 28, 2019
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 DetNews.com, "Election 2008 Michigan Voter Guide: Connie Marie Kelley" (dead link)
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results: Supreme Court," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 General Election Candidates," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Information submitted to Judgepedia by McCormack's campaign via email on 10/23/2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, "Press Release: WLAM Endorses, Rates Judicial Candidates"
- ↑ Michigan State AFL-CIO, "2012 endorsements," accessed November 26, 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
