Thompson named to 18th Probate Court, Mecosta/Osceola Counties

On October 10, Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Tyler Thompson to the 18th Probate Court of Mecosta and Osceola Counties.


“Through his work as the Osceola Prosecuting Attorney and in private practice, Thompson has gained extensive knowledge and experience in every kind of matter that comes before the Probate Court,” Snyder said. “I am confident that he will continue to provide exemplary public service in his new position.”

Thompson has served as the elected Prosecuting Attorney in Osceola County since 2013. He joined the law firm McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous, PC, of Cadillac and Reed City in 2007 where he worked on probate matters, including wills, estates & trusts, guardianships and conservatorships, juvenile and criminal defense, municipal law, real estate and general civil practice. During law school he interned for the Attorney General’s Office of Opinions & Municipal Affairs and the Osceola County Prosecutor’s Office. Thompson is a member of the Reed City Rotary Club, Osceola County Community Foundation, Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce, serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Board of the Spectrum Health Foundation, is a member of the Mecosta-Osceola Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan.
 
Thompson earned a bachelor’s degree from Hope College in 2004 and his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. He will be filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Marco Menezes.

Thompson must seek election in November 2018 for a full six-year term.
 

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