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Michael Christensen (Michigan)
Michael Christensen was a district court judge for the 61st District Court in Michigan. He was appointed to the court by former Governor John Engler in 1991 and was last re-elected to the office on November 2, 2010. He retired from the bench in September 2014.[1][2][3][4][5]
Education
Christensen received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1972 and his J.D. degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1976.[6]
Career
- 1991-2014: Judge, 61st District Court
- 1987-1991: Assistant prosecuting attorney, Child Assault Unit, Kent County
- 1976-1985: Attorney, Enforcement Division, City of Grand Rapids City Attorney's Office [6]
2010 election
- Main article: Michigan judicial elections, 2010:
Christensen was re-elected to the 61st District Court without opposition (along with Judge Donald Passenger) in the general election on November 2, 2010. He received 53.12% of the vote.[2]
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Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Courts, "Kent County," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Department of State, "2010 Unofficial General Election Results: 61st District," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ M Live, "Grand Rapids District Court Judge Michael Christensen announces retirement," June 5, 2014
- ↑ Kortes, Lykins, Hunting & Jansma, PLC, "Judge Michael Christensen Announces His Retirement From the 61st District Court," May 20, 2014
- ↑ Wood TV, "13-year 61st District Court judge to retire," June 5, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Michigan 61st District Court, "Judge Michael Christensen," accessed October 29, 2014
