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Robin Stephens
Robin D. Stephens is a former candidate for the 14A Judicial District Court in Michigan.[1] Stephens was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Regarding her bid for office, Stephens stated: "achieving accountability thorough the courts connection to the community with exercising restorative justice. The need for a new perspective after 20 years of the same person on the bench prompted a run for the seat."[2]
Biography
Stephens received her associate degree in criminal justice from Washtenaw Community College in 1990, her B.A. in communication from the University of Michigan in 1992, her master's in social work from the University of Michigan in 1994, and her J.D. from Toledo College of Law in 1997.[2]
Career
- 1999 - Present Assistant Public Defender Washtenaw County Office of Public Defender
- 1998-1999 Solo Law Practice
- 1998-1999 Assistant Dean of Students & Multicultural Affairs Capital University Law School
- 1993 - 1998 Student Services Associate University of Michigan
- 1999 - Present Volunteer Mediator Dispute Resolution Center of Washtenaw County
- 1998-1999 Mediator/Human Relations Counselor City of Columbus Night Prosecutors Program[2]
Elections
2016
Michigan held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election occurred on August 2, 2016. The candidate filing deadline for incumbents was March 21, and the deadline for non-incumbents was April 19.[3] Incumbent Kirk Tabbey defeated Robin Stephens in the 14A District general election.[1]
| 14A District, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kirk Tabbey Incumbent |
59.04% | 37,921 |
| Robin Stephens | 40.96% | 26,313 |
| Total Votes | 64,234 | |
| Source: Michigan Department of State, "2016 General Election Official Results," November 28, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
Judges of the Michigan District Courts are each elected to six-year terms.[4] The elections for this court are nonpartisan contested elections. To serve on this court, a judge must be a qualified elector of the district, licensed to practice law in the state, under the age of 70, and have five years of experience practicing law.
See also
External links
- Campaign website
- Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Unofficial Candidate Listing," April 19, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on May 9, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Dates," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Courts, "Michigan Trial Courts," accessed April 3, 2017
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
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