David Buter
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David Buter was a district court judge for the 61st District Court in Michigan.[1] Butler was appointed to the bench in March 1995.[2] On November 4, 2014, he was re-elected unopposed for another six-year term commencing on January 1, 2015. Buter retired on March 31, 2022.[3] [4]
Elections
2014
See also: Michigan judicial elections, 2014
Buter ran for re-election to the 61st District Court.
General: He was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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Education
Butler received his undergraduate degree from Calvin College in 1973 and his J.D. degree from the Thomas Cooley Law School in 1976.[2]
Career
- 1995-2022: Judge, 61st District Court
- 1985-1994: Partner, Linsey, Strain & Worsfold, P.C.
- 1982-1985: Attorney, Linsey, Strain & Worsfold, P.C.
- 1977-1981: Assistant prosecuting attorney, Kent County, Michigan [2]
Awards and associations
- Member, Michigan Bar Association
- Member, Grand Rapids Bar Association [2]
See also
External links
- Michigan Courts, "Trial Court Directory: Kent County"
- 61st District Court, "Judge David J. Buter Biography"
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Courts, "Trial Court Directory: Kent County," accessed December 4, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 61st District Court, "Judge David Butler," accessed October 9, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ MLive , "Grand Rapids attorney appointed to replace retiring District Court Judge David J. Buter" accessed July 20, 2022
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
