David J. Bedells
David J. Bedells ran for judge on the Benzie County Probate Court in 2012. He suspended his campaign before the election after receiving full-time military orders.
2012 election
Bedells was defeated in the primary election, receiving 10.33 percent of the vote.[1][2]
July 11th forum
The League of Women Voters held a candidate forum to field questions to the Benzie County probate court candidates. During the forum Bedells said that staffing budget constants were a concern and the drug recovery court needed more resources to be efficient.[3]
| “ | As well as drawing skills and knowledge from working with some of the finest judges in Michigan, I believe family values and life experience are equally as important in qualifying for a judgeship position.[3] - David J. Bedells[4] | ” |
Education
Bedells earned his B.A. in humanities from Michigan State University and his J.D. from the University of Detroit.[3]
Career
Bedells worked as Benzie County assistant prosecuting attorney for over 7 years.[3]
Military service
He served as a Judge Advocacy General for the Army National Guard in Michigan. He was also deployed overseas in 2010 and served as business law attorney-advisory for the Department of Defense.[3]
Endorsements
- The Michigan Association of Police Organizations[3]
See also
- News: LWV holds forum for Benzie County candidates, July 22, 2012
- Benzie County, Michigan
- Michigan Probate Courts
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," July 31, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 The Benzie County Record Patriot, "Probate judge candidates make case at LWV forum," July 18, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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
