OAKLAND COUNTY , Michigan's wealthiest county, Circuit court under Chief Judge Wendy Potts has more documented corruption than any other county in the State and the Country !
Re: MICHIGAN - more complaints than any other state / OAKLAND COUNTY under Chief Judge Wendy Potts more complaints than any COURT IN THE U.S.A. ! ! ! !
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OAKLAND COUNTY , Michigan's wealthiest county, Circuit court under Chief Judge Wendy Potts has more documented corruption than any other county in the State and the Country !
JTC structured to protect Oakland and Wayne County Judges. Why are ALL members of the JTC from only 2 of Michigan's counties, and three are from the same courthouse plus the former president of the Oakland County Bar Association?
No surprise. Look at the Judicial Tenure Commission. The MAJORITY are from Oakland County and the others are ALL from Wayne County.
Oakland Judges Barry Grant and Daughter Nanci Grant are on the commission, however Barry is now retired, and apparently replaced by Oakland judge Eugene Moore. Also, there is the former President of the Oakland Bar Association, Thomas Ryan.
Per a google search, Marja Winters is with the Detroit NAACP chapter.
Per a google search, Ronald F. Rose is with the State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Utility Consumer participation Board. Per the Michigan Bar member search, there is a R. Francis Rose who has resigned from the Michigan Bar.
For a succession chart of Commissioners from its inception, click here.
2008 Commissioners: Seated (from left): Hon. Kathleen J. McCann, Hon. Barry M. Grant, and Thomas J. Ryan, Esq. Standing (from left): Marja M. Winters, Hon. Nanci J. Grant, Hon. Jeanne Stempien, Executive Director Paul J. Fischer, Esq., Hon. Michael J. Talbot, Ronald F. Rose, and Nancy J. Diehl, Esq.
Hon. Kathleen J. McCann, Chairperson Chief Judge, 16th Judicial District
15140 Farmington Road
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Elected by District Court Judges
Member since January 1, 2003
Current term expires December 31, 2010
Honorable Kathleen J. McCann serves as Chief Judge of the 16th District Court in Livonia. She was elected by the District Court Judges to the Judicial Tenure Commission commencing January 1, 2003. Judge McCann received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hillsdale College and her Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law. She sits on the Board of Directors of the Michigan District Judges Association and is President of the Incorporated Society of Irish/American Lawyers in 2002-2003.
Thomas J. Ryan, Esq., Vice-Chairperson 2055 Orchard Lake Road
Sylvan Lake, Michigan 48320
Elected by state bar membership
Member since January 1, 2005
Current term expires December 31, 2010
Thomas J. Ryan is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, American Bar Association, Oakland County Bar Association, and the Oakland County Ancient Order of Hibernians. He is a Past President of the State Bar of Michigan and was its 66th President from September, 2000 to September, 2001. Mr. Ryan served on the Oakland County Bar Association’s Board of Directors and was its President from 1993 to 1994. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. He has been in the private practice of law since January 1977, and is the attorney for the Village of Beverly Hills, City of Keego Harbor, City of the Village of Clarkston, and City of Orchard Lake Village, as well as the Prosecuting Attorney for the Township of Bloomfield.
Hon. Nanci J. Grant, Secretary
Judge, Sixth Circuit Court
1200 North Telegraph Road, Dept. 404
Pontiac, Michigan 48341
Elected by Circuit Court Judges
Member since January 1, 2007
Current term expires December 31, 2009
Honorable Nanci J. Grant is currently serving as a judge of the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County, Michigan. She was elected to the Judicial Tenure Commission by her fellow Circuit Judges in 2006. Judge Grant graduated from The University of Michigan with honors, and has a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School, where she was the head of an honors program. She has served as President of the Michigan Judges Association and currently is Vice-Chairperson of the Judicial Conference of the State Bar of Michigan. Judge Grant was elected to the 6th Circuit Court in 1996.
Hon. Jeanne Stempien
Judge, 3rd Judicial Circuit
2 Woodward Avenue, Room 1601
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Elected by state bar membership
Member since January 1, 2004
Current term expires December 31, 2009
Honorable Jeanne Stempien is serving her third term as a Judge of the Wayne County Third Circuit Court. She was elected to the Judicial Tenure Commission commencing January 1, 2004. Judge Stempien received a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from the University of Michigan- Dearborn and a Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, from the Detroit College of Law. In the past, she was elected the Chairperson of the Schoolcraft College Board of Trustees. Judge Stempien served as a facilitator for the National Judicial College and is currently a member of the Inns of Court, an advocacy program for law students.
Hon. Michael J. Talbot
Judge, Michigan Court of Appeals
Cadillac Place
3020 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 14-300
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Elected by Court of Appeals Judges
Member since January 1, 2004
Current term expires December 31, 2009
Honorable Michael J. Talbot was appointed to the Court of Appeals in 1998. He was elected to the Judicial Tenure Commission by his fellow Court of Appeals judges for a term that began on January 1, 2004. Judge Talbot has also served as a judge of the Wayne Circuit, Detroit Recorder's, Detroit Common Pleas courts and worked as an attorney in private practice. He also served as a City of Detroit housing commissioner, and was a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court in 1992. Judge Talbot received his bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and his law degree from the University of Detroit.
Nancy J. Diehl, Esq. Elected by state bar membership
Member since January 1, 2006
Current term expires December 31, 2011
Nancy J. Diehl has worked as a prosecutor for 25 years, and currently heads the Felony Trial Division in the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office overseeing general trials, child and family abuse, homicide, auto theft, and major drugs. She serves on the executive committee of the Governor’s Task Force on Children’s Justice, chairs the Wayne County Council Against Family Violence, and is past president of the State Bar of Michigan. Fellow members of the State Bar of Michigan elected her to the Judicial Tenure Commission for a term beginning January 1, 2006. Ms. Diehl has a Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University and a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School.
Marja M. Winters Appointed by governor
Member since January 31, 2008
Current term expires December 31, 2010
A proud Detroit native, Marja M. Winters grew up on Detroit’s west side in a family that instilled the values of civic engagement, social responsibility, love of God, and determination to achieve any goal. Though young in age, her personal and professional career exemplifies the benefits of hard work, perseverance, selfless volunteerism and the favor of God. She firmly believes and lives by the creed: “to whom much is given, much is required.” This is the basis for her professional and volunteer service. A career public servant, Winters displays her commitment to the City of Detroit through her profession and her strong community involvement. Respected among her peers in the young professional community, Winters is a visible and vocal advocate for civil rights, community empowerment and civic engagement. Ms. Winters currently serves as Deputy Director of the Planning & Development Department for the City of Detroit.
Hon. Eugene Arthur Moore
Oakland County Probate Judge
1200 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, Michigan 48053
Elected by Probate Judges
Member since January 1, 2009
Current term expires December 31, 2011
Honorable Eugene Arthur Moore has been serving as an Oakland County Probate Judge since 1966. He was first elected to the Judicial Tenure Commission by his fellow probate judges in January 2009. He is a past President of both the Michigan Probate Judges Association and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. Judge Moore is a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Children’s Justice and is a Director of the National Center for Juvenile Justice. He is Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Starr Commonwealth and a Director Emeritus of the Cranbrook Schools and Cranbrook Educational Community. Judge Moore was an Adjunct Professor at Detroit College of Law for over 20 years, teaching “Juvenile and Probate Law,” and is a former Senior Warden of Christ Church Cranbrook. He has received numerous honors, including the Gerald G. Hicks Child Welfare Leadership Award, and an award from the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for Meritorious Service to the Juvenile Courts of America.
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Haha. Ok Karen, Marie and Clone. Yes, a very scientific report. Lots of stuff with substance here.
You're jokes. Do us a favor and get off this site.
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Lots of stuff with substance here.
It is what it is, people don't make this up.
Did you see the Ch 4 video of Judge Linda Hallmark?
When will the Michigan Supreme Court start overseeing the lower courts, that is their constitutional duty?
Michigan courts are a scam to benefit lawyers and judges under the table.
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Haha. Ok Karen, Marie and Clone. Yes, a very scientific report. Lots of stuff with substance here.
Nicoletti, Why don't you do us all a huge favor and jump off a cliff. What do you do all day besides stalk your ex-clients? Oh yeah, you rip off your clients, rob banks and bribe judges. That's some life.
Re: MORE ! ! !Re: MICHIGAN - more complaints than any other state / OAKLAND COUNTY under Chief Judge Wendy Potts more complaints than any COURT IN THE U.S.A. ! ! ! !
Do you have a link to the Channel 4 video re: Judge Hallmark? What is this about?
Re: MORE ! ! !Re: MICHIGAN - more complaints than any other state / OAKLAND COUNTY under Chief Judge Wendy Potts more complaints than any COURT IN THE U.S.A. ! ! ! !
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Do you have a link to the Channel 4 video re: Judge Hallmark? What is this about?
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It is channel 7, be sure and see the comments both on Channel 7 link and CHF link
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This morning on the Morning Joe show a discussion was held on the state of the courts. One participant stated if the mass knew the corruption in the local state courtrooms, there would be a revolution. Maybe there should be. They are all corrupt from workers comp up to the supreme court, with Oakland courts taking the lead. Granholm has not done anything to curtail this and should not get the job as a U.S. Supreme court justice. She hasn't done anything to prove she can handle the laws on the state level. Why reward her incompetence at the highest level in the land? Let her return as another incompetent attorney and work for a living like the rest of us.
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Why reward her incompetence at the highest level in the land? Let her return as another incompetent attorney and work for a living like the rest of us.
The only thing one can glean for your idiotic comments is that you're an attorney and jealous. Hahah.
Why don't you go back to your JTC thread and read relevant comments posted there in the last 24 hours?
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