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Michael E. Dodge
Michael E. Dodge is a former judge of the 43rd Circuit Court in Cass County, Michigan. He was appointed by Governor William Milliken in 1982, and he was re-elected on November 2, 2010.[1] Dodge was unable to run for re-election in 2016 because he had reached the mandatory retirement age. He retired on December 31, 2016.[2]
Education
Dodge received his undergraduate degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame.[3][4]
Military experience
After earning his law degree from the University of Notre Dame, Dodge served for two years in the U.S. Army.[4]
Career
- 1982-2016: Judge, 43rd Circuit Court (Appointed by Gov. William Milliken)
- 1977-1981: Judge, Michigan Probate Courts (Elected)
Prior to becoming a judge, Dodge served as a county prosecutor in Cass County.[4]
Elections
2010
- Main article: Michigan judicial elections, 2010
Dodge was re-elected to the 43rd Circuit Court without opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[1]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan Department of State, "2010 Election Results - General Election - 43rd Circuit Court," March 2, 2011
- ↑ WIN 98.5, "Mandatory retirement prevents Cass County judge from seeking re-election," March 21, 2016
- ↑ Martindale, "Judge Profile: Michael E. Dodge," accessed April 28, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Follow the Leader, "Cass County’s Judge Dodge reflects on 30 years," February 23, 2007
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
