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'''Melinda Morris''' was a judge for the [[22nd Circuit Court, Michigan|22nd Circuit Court]] (Civil/Criminal Division) in [[Washtenaw County, Michigan (Judicial)|Washtenaw County]], [[Michigan]]. She was elected in [[C1982|1982]], becoming the first woman to serve on this court. She was re-elected to consecutive six-year terms and served as Chief Judge from 1992 to 1995.<ref name=bio>[http://washtenawtrialcourt.org/general/judge_profiles/index_html#MM ''Washtenaw County Trial Court'', "Biography of Melinda Morris"]</ref> In 2006, she was re-elected to a term that ended on [[C2013#January|January 1, 2013]].<ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/06GEN/15022000.html Michigan 2006 Election Results: 22nd Circuit Court]</ref> Morris retired from the court at the end of her term.<ref>[http://www.annarbor.com/news/local-attorney-erane-washington-enters-running-for-circuit-court-judge/ AnnArbor.com, "Area attorneys join race for Circuit Court judgeship," March 2, 2012]</ref> | '''Melinda Morris''' was a judge for the [[22nd Circuit Court, Michigan|22nd Circuit Court]] (Civil/Criminal Division) in [[Washtenaw County, Michigan (Judicial)|Washtenaw County]], [[Michigan]]. She was elected in [[C1982|1982]], becoming the first woman to serve on this court. She was re-elected to consecutive six-year terms and served as Chief Judge from 1992 to 1995.<ref name=bio>[http://washtenawtrialcourt.org/general/judge_profiles/index_html#MM ''Washtenaw County Trial Court'', "Biography of Melinda Morris"]</ref> In 2006, she was re-elected to a term that ended on [[C2013#January|January 1, 2013]].<ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/06GEN/15022000.html Michigan 2006 Election Results: 22nd Circuit Court]</ref> Morris retired from the court at the end of her term.<ref>[http://www.annarbor.com/news/local-attorney-erane-washington-enters-running-for-circuit-court-judge/ AnnArbor.com, "Area attorneys join race for Circuit Court judgeship," March 2, 2012]</ref> | ||
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Melinda Morris was a judge for the 22nd Circuit Court (Civil/Criminal Division) in Washtenaw County, Michigan. She was elected in 1982, becoming the first woman to serve on this court. She was re-elected to consecutive six-year terms and served as Chief Judge from 1992 to 1995.[1] In 2006, she was re-elected to a term that ended on January 1, 2013.[2] Morris retired from the court at the end of her term.[3]
Education
After receiving her undergraduate degree in 1961, she graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1963.[1]
External links
- Michigan Trial Courts Directory: Washtenaw County
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, "2009 Jean King Leadership Award Recipient - Honorable Melinda Morris"
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