Michael Klaeren
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Michael Klaeren is the chief judge pro tempore for the 12th District Court in Jackson County, Michigan.[1] He was appointed to the court by former Governor Jennifer Granholm on July 19, 2007.[2] Klaeren has served as chief judge since January 1, 2014.[3] Klaeren was re-elected in 2014 and 2020. His current term will expire on December 31, 2026.[4]
Elections
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
Klaeren ran for re-election to the 12th District Court.
General: He was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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Education
Klaeren received his undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College in 1977 and his J.D. degree from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1980.[3][5]
Career
Before he became a judge, Klaeren worked as an attorney in private practice, specializing in worker's compensation defense.[3]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Jackson County, Michigan, "Judges 12th District Court," accessed December 16, 2014
- ↑ Michigan.gov: Michigan's Former Governors, "Governor Granholm Appoints Michael J. Klaeren Judge of 12th District Court," July 19, 2007
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 MLive.com, "Michael Klaeren to become chief Jackson County District judge in January," December 25, 2013
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Martindale.com, "Judge Profile: Michael J. Klaeren," accessed December 16, 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
