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Richard Wygonik
Richard Wygonik was a judge for the 19th District Court in Michigan.[1] He was appointed to the court in 2005.[2]
On January 1, 2012, he was appointed to a two-year term as chief judge of this court.[3]
2012 election
Wygonik advanced from the primary election on August 7th, winning 33.39% of the vote. He was defeated by Sam Salamey in the general election on November 6, receiving 43.58% of the vote.[4][5][6]
Bar association ratings
The Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association rated candidates running for judicial office in 2012. Candidates were given one of five ratings: Outstanding, Well Qualified, Qualified, Not Qualified or No Rating.
Wygonik was rated as Qualified.[7]
Education
Wygonik received his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and his J.D. from Wayne State University.[2]
Career
Prior to joining the court, Wygonik was an attorney since 1972.[2]
Awards and associations
- Member, Dearborn Pioneers Club
- Member, Dearborn ARC
- Member, Dearborn Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Polish American Congress
- Member, Bishop Foley Knights of Columbus
- President, Polish American Legal Society[2]
See also
- News: Wygonik takes the reins of Michigan's 19th District, November 25, 2011
- Wayne County, Michigan
- Michigan District Courts
External links
- City of Dearborn website, Judge Richard Wygonik biography
- Press & Guide, "GOODMAN: 19th District Court Chief Judge Richard Wygonik deserves re-election," October 21, 2012
Footnotes
- ↑ 19th District
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 City of Dearborn, Judge Richard Wygonik
- ↑ Press & Guide, "Wygonik appointed chief judge of Dearborn district court," November 25, 2011
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, Unofficial 2012 General Election Results
- ↑ Wayne County, 2012 Judicial Primary Results
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," July 31, 2012
- ↑ Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee
