G. Patrick Hillary
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G. Patrick Hillary is a judge for the Kent County Probate Court in Michigan.[1] His current term expired on January 1, 2019.
Education
Judge Hillary received his undergraduate degree from Ferris State University and earned his J.D. from Thomas Cooley Law School.[2]
Career
Before joining the bench, Judge Hillary was a sole practitioner with a focus on family law. He became a judge in January of 2001.[2]
2012 election
Hillary was one of four candidates running for two positions in the general election. He was re-elected on November 6, winning 39.35 percent of the vote.[3][4]
Bar association ratings
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
The WLAM rated candidates running for judicial office with one of four ratings: Outstanding, Well Qualified, Qualified or No Rating.
Hillary was rated as Well Qualified.[5]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Kent County Courts
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kent County, Michigan, 17th Circuit Court: G. Patrick Hillary
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, Official 2012 General Election Results: Kent County Probate Court
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," July 31, 2012
- ↑ Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Press Release: "WLAM Endorses, Rates Judicial Candidates"
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
