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David A. Thompson (Michigan)
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This page is about the Michigan 19th Circuit Court judge. If you are looking for another person by this name, please see: David Thompson.
David A. Thompson is a judge for the 19th Circuit Court in Michigan. He was elected to the court on November 4, 2014, for a six-year term commencing on January 1, 2015, and expiring on December 31, 2020. [1]
Education
Thompson received his undergraduate degree from Lake Superior State University and his J.D. degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1993.[2]
Military service
Thompson served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve from 1986 to 1994.[2]
Career
Before his election to the 19th Circuit Court, Thompson served as the director of the 19th Circuit Court's Family Division. He also previously served as the chief assistant prosecuting attorney for Manistee County.[2]
Awards and associations
Awards
- Professional Excellence Award, Michigan State Police
- Service Award, Prosecuting Attorney Association of Michigan
- Referee’s Association of Michigan Award
- Manistee Area Public School Award
Associations
- Member, Manistee/Benzie Community Mental Health Recipient Rights Committee
- Chair, Manistee County Child Death Review Team
- Member, Manistee Township Zoning Board of Appeals
- Credit committee, Manistee Employee’s Credit Union
- Member, Elk’s Lodge #250 [2]
Elections
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
Thompson ran for election to the 19th Circuit Court.
General: He defeated George Saylor in the general election on November 4, 2014, receiving 61.2 percent of the vote.
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See also
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
