Thomas Evans (Michigan)
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Thomas R. Evans was the chief judge of the 55th Circuit Court in Michigan (counties of Clare and Gladwin). He was appointed to this court by former Governor Jennifer Granholm on September 21, 2005, to replace retired Judge Kurt N. Hansen.[1] He was re-elected in 2006, 2008 and 2014. His current six-year term ends in 2020.[2][3][4] Evans passed away on May 2, 2022.[5]
Education
Evans received his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and his J.D. from the Wayne State University Law School.[1]
Career
Evans worked for over 10 years as a prosecutor for Gladwin County prior to his appointment to the circuit court in 2005. He has also served as a legal instructor for the Kirtland Regional Police Academy and Kirtland Community College.[1]
Elections
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
Evans ran for re-election to the 55th Circuit Court.
General: He was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Michigan.gov: Former Governors, "Granholm Appoints Thomas Evans as Judge of 55th Circuit Court," September 21, 2005
- ↑ Michigan Courts, "Trial Courts Directory: 55th Circuit Court," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2008 Election Results: 55th Circuit Court," December 30, 2008
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Morning Sun, "Clare judge Thomas R. Evans dead at 63," accessed November 10, 2023
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
