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Robin Dillard-Russaw (Michigan 46th District Court, Michigan, candidate 2024)

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Robin Dillard-Russaw

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Candidate, Michigan 46th District Court

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Cass Technical High School

Bachelor's

Xavier University of Louisiana, 2002

Graduate

Wayne State University, 2004

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Birthplace
Detroit, Mich.
Religion
Christian: Baptist
Profession
Attorney
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Robin Dillard-Russaw ran for election for judge of the Michigan 46th District Court. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source]

Dillard-Russaw completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

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Biography

Robin Dillard-Russaw provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 25, 2024:

  • Birth date: May 6, 1980
  • Birth place: Detroit, Michigan
  • High school: Cass Technical High School
  • Bachelor's: Xavier University of Louisiana, 2002
  • Graduate: Wayne State University, 2004
  • J.D.: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, 2007
  • Gender: Female
  • Religion: Christian: Baptist
  • Profession: Attorney
  • Incumbent officeholder: No
  • Campaign slogan: The Right Experience, The Right Choice
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Elections

General election

General election for Michigan 46th District Court

Robin Dillard-Russaw and Debra Nance ran in the general election for Michigan 46th District Court on November 5, 2024.

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Endorsements

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Candidate Connection

Robin Dillard-Russaw completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dillard-Russaw's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Robin Dillard-Russaw is a skilled attorney, mediator, and counselor dedicated to public service. She obtained a BA in Political Science from Xavier University of Louisiana and holds both a master’s degree in Dispute Resolution from Wayne State and a JD from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Robin’s commitment to serving the public is evident throughout her legal career, where she has held both legal and administrative roles in the public sector, including Magistrate Judge and Deputy Court Administrator at the 46th District Court. She also finds time to engage with her community, serving in multiple organizations and advisory boards. Her extensive experience, dedication to justice, and strong commitment to community service make her a well-qualified candidate for the Court.
  • Voters should elect me to the judicial office because of my extensive legal and leadership experience, commitment to fairness, and dedication to public service.
  • I am known for my calm, respectful demeanor, meticulous case handling, and unwavering integrity. I am committed to fairness and equity, ensuring all individuals receive just treatment under the law.
  • My active involvement in community service highlights my dedication to understanding and addressing community needs. With comprehensive legal expertise and experience in implementing significant reforms, I am well-equipped to restore trust and improve the efficiency and fairness needed in this seat at the 46th District Court.
Addressing our communities underlying needs by implementing specialty courts that look at the person from a holistic perspective.
My parents. Their dedication to community service and kindness shaped me to be the person that I am.
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My social and judicial philosophies are grounded in fairness, equity, and community service. I believe in a justice system that is accessible and respectful to all, ensuring that every individual's rights are protected. As a magistrate and in my leadership roles, including

reforming indigent defense, I've consistently upheld the principles of due process and equal

representation.
My greatest strength is my extensive legal experience coupled with a strong commitment to public service and community engagement. This unique blend equips me to address the complexities of the legal system with a focus on fairness and accessibility.
Transparency, ensuring access to justice and accountability. The District Court is the "community court" and as such, should be reflective of the values that support and foster community trust.
That I have made a difference in people's lives by seeing them as individuals and recognizing that our differences make us stronger. This is the type of legacy that I would like to leave for the next generation.
Graduation from kindergarten!
I worked at Crowley's as a sales associate when I was 15. It lasted all summer!
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Need for perfection!
District Court Judges are community judges. You are more likely to run into your local district court judge at the grocery store or dry cleaners. District Court Judges also have the ability to create reform at a systemic level, by addressing the needs of individuals that come before them well before cases are escalated to a higher court.
My social and judicial philosophies are grounded in fairness, equity, and community service.
Judge Lucille Watts
Yes. Empathy allows us to see people as "individuals" rather than just a case or docket number.
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Women's Lawyers Association of Michigan during this election cycle has given me its Highest rating of "Outstanding".

Wolverine Bar Association during this election cycle has given me its Highest rating of "Extremely Well Qualified/Outstanding".
I decided to run for 46th district court judge because I was motivated by firsthand observations of inefficiencies and a desire to uphold the principles of justice and equality. Having interacted with the Court for over 19 years, I am uniquely qualified to hold the position of District Court judge in this district. I was a past 46th District Court Magistrate and Deputy Court Administrator, and the court staff, current Judges, and my community believe that I'm the best candidate to bring about he change needed in this seat at the court. My campaign is focused on creating a positive contrast with the incumbent, who has shown a lack of temperance and a concerning knowledge gap in the law, compromising citizen's rights.
Yes. Practical experience will give Judges the well-rounded view that is needed.
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Continuing to reform indigent defense.
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Yes. These Associations take time to screen the individual judges and candidates and have an opportunity to hear from the community. People should pay attention every election cycle to the ratings, and should caution accepting a rating from ANOTHER election cycle. You need all the most relevant information to have the most up to date understanding of that Judge's qualifications.
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It is paramount - especially for a judicial officer.

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    1. ↑ Election office, "Candidate list," October 15, 2024
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