Honorable Patrick J. Conlin WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Four Washtenaw County attorneys are vying for a chance to be the next 14A District Court Judge in the upcoming Aug. 2 primary. Judge Barr was elected to the bench in November 2022. It's supposed to be a democracy. The motion was granted Thursday, June 10, Savits office said. "4 million jobs created since Jan 2009". "In a room full of Democrats, you can trust that I share your values," he said. Note: partial credit for Obama EXTENDING them. He received a B.B.A. You sound quite delusional calling others "brainwashed". I do however know of Mr. Hann, and I cannot say that such a litigious gentleman shares the respect afforded Mr. Fink. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about this page please email Lisa Fusik. Nobody writing positively about Mr. Fink has answered these questions. No court of appeals or state supreme court is going to defer to the lower court's interpretation of the Constitution or state law. It is then the prosecutors job to advocate on behalf of the people, the defenses job to advocate for their client and the magistrates job to make the bond decision, the sheriffs office said. I am quite concerned that he is clearly anti-choice and anti-gay rights, and that, according to the material handed out today, he has given thousands of dollars to some of the most conservative Republican candidates in this state, including Congressman Tim Walberg and former Supreme Court Justice Clifford Taylor. Jamie, You need a new hobby other that stalking the Washtenaw Judges. One of the mothers was an egg donor and the other mother carried the child to birth, but only the mother who carried the child is on the birth certificate. I respectfully disagree. Prosecutor Savit claims they asked for a $100,000 cash bond. "And if we are not we need to be smart enough and courageous enough to say this is not what we intended, let's make our adjustments." Magistrate Cameron Magistrate Cameron covers our Chelsea traffic docket as Friday afternoon arraignments. "This is our opportunity," she said. I am not watching anything. Not generalities and platitudes, policies. Mr. Fink is a former police officer who probably felt handcuffed by a judiciary he viewed as hostile.well sir as an officer of the law you were (and still think like one) an agent of the Executive branch and thus their job was to "second guess" you and "hamstring" your fellow officers in the performance of their jobs as agents of the Judicial branch of power. "We owe it to the system and the community we serve, to evaluate whether we are getting those outcomes," he said. You seem to be a man of honesty, wisdom, courage and conviction. All Rights Reserved. That person would be Mr. Fink. The Michigan Supreme Court is providing the information on this website as a public service. Why not? What is sad is that the people who made that flyer are trying to show Fink's political leanings, but really all they did was make him a martyr. Come on now. He has a strong work ethic and is thoughtful and fair in his decisions. Judges should be following the law, as fairly and impartially as humanly possible. Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender . Six months later, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit's bail changes are playing out after 6-year-old Coby Daniel was shot in the arm, allegedly by an angry neighbor, Ryan Le-Nguyen last. was a judge for the Twenty-Second Circuit Court of Michigan in Washtenaw County. "Abuse of discretion" standard does not typically apply to interpretations of significant rights or laws. Sounds like a cheap shot at Fink. I support Jim, will be voting for him and have donted to his campaign, and am a DEMOCRAT, but jeez dude, Jim showed up to a DEMOCRATIC PARTY event. Quick, call the police! You also can follow him on Twitter or subscribe to AnnArbor.com's email newsletters. At a minimum, he made an extremely bad choice involving a firearm, which is always a concern to the court, she said. Ryan Le-Nguyen, upper right, appears before Magistrate Elisha Fink on June 7, 2021, along with his defense attorney, Joe Simon. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy, 2013 MLive Media Group All rights reserved (About Us). Kuhnke said she represents a same-sex couple that's trying to get both parents' names on a birth certificate. He currently presides over the 14A-1 District Court located at the Washtenaw County Service Center. He would be a Great asset to our circuit court system. I have known his late father, his brother, and other members of his extended family, and they are all hard working people with great integrity. interest rates at record lows, along with federal tax burdens Mr RINO made 6 million in 2009, $20 million in 2010 Companies holding cash in the form of stock raises stock prices and the $1.4T held is often cited by the left as "evil". To sum up, she has all the qualities to judge with kindness, fairness but with firmness. McClure agreed with Washington that understanding a judicial candidates' values before voting them into office is important. NEW! "The Supreme Court has said there's a constitutional right to an abortion," he said. I would wholeheartedly support Jim in this endeavor, and wish him luck. Interesting how all the voices against Tom Wieder do not challenge his facts. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/06/22/activists-photographed-flipping-bird-to-reagan-portrait-at-white-house/?test=latestnews "I want to bring that type of commitment to the bench," he said. Unemployment down from 10.2% to 8.2% It's partially true," Fink acknowledged. It is sad that we have become so polarized that we can't trust candidates to compromise for the greater good or for the law. Washington said she'd set aside her Democratic leanings if elected, but she would apply the law fairly to each and every individual that comes before her courtroom. If elected, and I hope that he is, he will serve Washtenaw County residents well. As his income went from 6 mill to 20 mill in two years, I think things must be doing OK. On this point alone, if you are pro-choice, you should vote for Kuhnke, Washington or McClure, but not Fink, who was the only one of the four who said he would accept support from Right-to-Life. The motion was granted Thursday, June 10, Savits office wrote in a Facebook post. "The bottom line is this. Washtenaw County Democratic Party, please slap yourself in the face repeatedly. We need someone with the stamina to work it through in that complicated context - without the old assumptions and for the long haul - and who will not get fatigued by the process, emotionally or otherwise. I handled a lot of criminal defense work as a public defender for seven years and then I worked for a judge as his judicial attorney," she said. If you want a judge to be a lapdog of the legislature then perhaps you should check out CHINA. Do we allow people to make their own moral decisions or do we legislate morals by banning things like contraception? Fink seems to understand that. So he interprets the law based on the information there rather than adding information to it? Can you give them now? This independent voter is voting for Jim Fink. Shenanigans. Your request can be mailed or faxed to: Attention: Court Recorder14A-2 District Court415 W Michigan AvenueYpsilanti, MI 48197Fax: 734-484-6697. Michigan Man: http://arborwiki.org/city/Albert_Howard. In an interview Friday, Savit responded to criticisms that no one from his office was present for the arraignment Monday, June 7, when the initial bond was set. I urge those of you who did not read the article many years ago to look it up. Savit criticized the decision, filing a motion to modify the bond and bring Le-Nguyen back into custody. I see Lyndon Johnson as a person who rose above many personal biases to do what was right for the country, especially in the matters of civil rights. Does your "focus" on criminals include fast and furious? Judges Elections Washtenaw County, Michigan Circuit Court 22nd Circuit Court, Michigan David Swartz (Chief judge) Archie Cameron Brown Pat Conlin Timothy Connors Carol Kuhnke [1] District Court Michigan Fifteenth Judicial District Court Joseph F. Burke (Chief judge) Miriam A. Perry Karen Valvo [2] Michigan 14B Judicial District Court Ann Arbor, Mich. Local attorney James A. Fink is just the picture postcard snapshot of a Republican who is anti-gay, anti-choice and will be nothing but a tool for the right wing hacks who've highjacked the Republican Party. Margaret is currently a vice-chair of the Ann Arbor Democratic Party. Judge Stephen Hopkins was reprimanded in June by the Commission on Judicial Conduct after James Haas, then a public defender, filed a complaint in February. "Judge Morris is the only judge sitting on the bench right now who was elected to her seat. "interest rates at record lows, along with federal tax burdens". A Republican judge will lobby for Republican laws just as a Democratic judge will lobby for Democratic ones. Washtenaw County Circuit Court judges Timothy Connors, Melinda Morris and Darlene O'Brien all have their terms end at the beginning of 2013. Magistrate Fink presides at all locations of the 14A District Court. do you like Romney because of his pro-choice or pro-life positions? If you want proof of that, read the Gore V Bush decision of the SCOTUS. Fink went on to complete a J.D. Under Michigan law, a minor who wants to get an abortion must have the permission of a parent or legal guardian. REDSTATE.com- "For those who are so willing to jump on the Mitt Romney band wagon let me remind you what this RINO did when he had the opportunity to govern in an executive position which many believe gives him the experience to be President. "A wimp of a nation"? Ryan Le-Nguyen, 29, is now being held on a $100,000 bond. Why don't we hear about right wing judges "making law" or finding "rights" that are nowhere in the Constitution or in the state laws? Haas retired June 30, according to the. Mr. Fink has my vote and I'm a democrat. Instead, it only sullied the names of the other three candidates who must disavow the fliers while generating scores of testimonials for the targeted candidate. Judge Fink, in setting a $3 million dollar cash surety bond, made a stark statement about County Prosecutor Eli Savit's unpopular (among domestic violence advocates), controversial policy that requires those arrested and charged with domestic violence crimes to be released from custody without posting any bond. I'm also looking forward to a court which, I hope, will start to enforce some law and order in the county, instead of approving light plea bargains and even lighter sentences. That's consistent with valuing civil rights. The constant bickering between Democrats and Republicans is manufactured anyways. Let's not forget that the Judicial Branch's role is to 'interpret' the law, not to inject their own personal politics into the law. Michigan TikTokers failed sex fetish stunt requires fire department rescue, Man killed by Amtrak train near Ann Arbor park, Police investigating armed robbery outside Ypsilanti burger restaurant, Man charged with shooting 6-year-old in Ypsilanti Township. Accused shooter of 6-year-old back in custody after Washtenaw County prosecutors request. He attended the Detroit College of Law and is now a practicing attorney in Ann Arbor. BHO has no idea how to run a country and he wasn't even a good community organizer. If you can cite some that would be cool, because I cannot find any specific policies that "Romney says he will implement. I've known Fink for a number of years. And Fink is the only candidate to repeatedly state that the law takes precedent over a judge's personal beliefs? This is excellent news! Based on this article, ask yourself (without prejudice) which candidate best meets this standard. Attorney Mariah Fink and Attorney Naomi Fink are experienced, knowledgeable, honest, and diligent. I have a great deal of respect for Jim Fink and hope he is elected to the bench. I worked for the 15th District Court for a number of years and I saw Jim Fink at work in the court system. One can find all types of things to complain about but the bottom line is these individuals are underpaid, overworked, and constantly berated in the court of public opinion and yet still do an excellent job and have helped reduce Washtenaw's crime rate manifold. Erane Washington is by all measures the best candidate for this position. You mean as the result of the Bush tax cuts? Updated with the judges whose terms end at the beginning of 2013. And its the left who want judges to "enforce" their views on rest of society through the courts. But a circuit court judge must be able to withstand and help resolve a constant flow of complex human conflicts - an absolutely grueling job - and one that demands a particular kind of emotional stamina, generosity, and depth of insight. No terrorist attacks in the US under BHO's watch (so far) You must also file an electronic copy with Caitlin Rocker. 2012 Aug 7 :: Primary Election :: Circuit Court Judge :: Judicial District 22. Way too many liberal judges nowadays. Our staff arrested the suspect and took him off the streets because we believed he was responsible for the crimes committed and he was a threat to community.. My point is that if case law were ALWAYS the deciding factor we would still have many archaic laws on the books. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I have been in touch with her since then and the more I talk with her, I realize that she is the kind of Judge that our current system drastically needs. I'm also ready for Brian Mackie to go. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Jim Fink, one four attorneys competing for an open Washtenaw County Circuit Court judge seat, was asked to explain his Republican leanings at a Democratic Party candidate forum on Saturday. He is accused of firing at the boy around 4:30 p.m., June 6 on the 1300 block of Candlewood Lane, said Washtenaw County Sheriff spokesman Derrick Jackson. Many republicans often favor a so-called "rule of law" on the bench because claimants in cases can read the law - both statutory and case law - and have a pretty good idea what the judge will do. When a school or hospital is a major employer of people of all backgrounds, yet wants to control benefits or behavior based on religion beliefs, it is dangerous to put on the November ballot even one judge who doesn't understand how such action violates the U.S. Constitution. Liberal judges ignore law in order to create a new system of justice, to create new rights and new wrongs. Care to cite the PRICE of a gallon of gas? at the University of Michigan Law School in 1965. Sources say Fink was put under enormous pressure from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor to set a bond high enough to make sure Smith would remain incarcerated. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Vote for Michael Woodyard in the other race, he is running against incumbent Tim Connors, another APPOINTEE. "If the law changes, I would follow the law. But, you go ahead and vote for the pro-choice, anti-gun, pro-TARP, Wall Street supported cap and trade insurance mandating RINO, Blackie. Like it or not a judge has a lot of power/influence and their philosophical and political affiliations decide how they will use their power and influence. The rest of our judges were appointed by governors." I guess this whole discussion involves how much trust we have in our citizens. The others did not do so, and instead favored their own personal opinions over existing case law. Fink said some kind of bond was important to emphasize the seriousness of the situation to Le-Nguyen. This directory includes comprehensive contact information for courts, state and local government, and lawyer associations all in one regularly updated place. He said he's a lifelong resident of Washtenaw County, and grew up in Ypsilanti. Interviewer: "so, Interviewee, what qualifications do you have to work here?" Fink comes from a family of lawyers and judges. Candidates in this contest and votes received: James A. Fink (41.4%), Carol Kuhnke (29.8%), Erane C. Washington (17.0%), Douglas G. McClure (11.6%), All Other Votes (0.2%), Total Votes Cast (0.0%), and Total Ballots Cast (0.0%). His pro-gun or anti-gun positions? These judges are not going to overturn Roe v. Wade or make same sex marriage legal. View the complete 14A Caseflow Plan (PDF). He noted the charges his office brought are punishable by up to life in prison. By the way, how many Supreme Courts have made a ruling like Bush v. Gore, and then said, "but this can not be applied in any other cases", stare decisis my a**! I have known Jim Fink for many years and have always found him to be fair and compassionate. God bless Washtenaw County and Jim Fink. Magistrate Cameron covers our Chelsea traffic docket as Friday afternoon arraignments. Judges who legislate from the bench are dangerous. The defendant is no longer free, and is already back in custody, according to the post. I, too, feel the need to respond to Mr. Hann. See www.a2buzz.org. All of the candidates have sufficient knowledge, integrity and experience. Court of Claims Judge Cynthia Stephens last week denied the Trump campaign's request to stop the counting of ballots because ballot counting was already concluded and the suit was filed against. The rest of our judges were appointed by governors.". There's a but - and that is - Sheriff Clayton says, a suspect's risk to the community should be the driving factor in bail decisions. To be clear, our policy still allows for the detention of people who pose an imminent threat to the community. Some lie or mislead in court. His choices of more dems than repubs when he picked judges? He currently presides at the 14A-2 District Court in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Breakey, James Ritchison (1900-1969) served 1945-1969 (22nd Circuit, Washtenaw County) Wiest, Howard (1864-1945) served 1899-1921 (30th Circuit, Ingham County) Before 1858, justices of the Michigan Supreme Court also served as circuit court judges, including Morell, Wing, Felch, Douglass, and Graves on the list of justices above. Unfortunately, IMHO both Governor Snyder and Jim Fink don't oppose or criticize such attacks on our democracy. She was extremely fair, compassionate and dealt with both the parties in amicable manner. Record deportations of illegal aliens, with a focus on criminals. "What we are saying is your money won't determine your freedom." Further ask WHO will end the destructive gay agenda from advancing????????? The legislature and the appellate courts grant the trial judge enormous discretion in very substantial matters. "The only reason the country is falling apart"? Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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