James A. Plakas
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James A. Plakas is a judge of the Michigan 35th District Court. He assumed office on February 4, 2009. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
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Plakas was elected to the court on November 4, 2008, and sworn into office on February 4, 2009.[1] On November 4, 2014, Plakas was re-elected unopposed for another six-year term.[2]
Biography
Education
Plakas received his B.S. from Central Michigan University and his J.D. degree from the University of Detroit School of Law.[1]
Career
Before his election to the 35th Judicial District Court bench in 2008, Plakas worked as a prosecutor, as an assistant city attorney, as a criminal defense attorney, and as a civil litigator. He represented clients for 13 years, in district and circuit courts in Michigan, in federal district courts in Michigan and Arkansas, and in the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.[1]
Awards and associations
- Member, American Judges Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Hellenic Bar Association
- Mentor, Northville Youth Assistance
- Member, Plymouth A.M. Rotary
- Committee member, ITT Technical Institute - School of Criminal Justice Advisory
- Member, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee
- Annual volunteer, Michigan Parkinson Foundation Walkathon & 5k Run
- Member, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association [1]
Elections
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
Plakas ran for re-election to the 35th Judicial District Court.
General: He was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
[2]
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
