Snyder appoints 2 judges to probate courts

Gov. Rick Snyder last week announced the appointments of David J. DiStefano to the Van Buren County Probate Court and John Keuvelaar to the Bay County Probate Court. DiStefano most recently worked as a general practitioner in Van Buren County where he primarily handled probate work. He served as the Bangor city attorney from 1987 to 2014 and as general counsel for multiple companies providing corporate law counsel. DiStefano is a member of the State Bar Association, the Van Buren County Bar Association and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Probate and ADR section. He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Keuvelaar has been an assistant prosecuting attorney for Bay County since 1998, working mostly with the probate court. He also worked with the Gratiot County prosecuting attorney's office from 1985 to 1987. Keuvelaar is a member of the State Bar Association. He earned a bachelor's degree from Albion College and a degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Published: Mon, Mar 23, 2015