Daily Briefs

Third Judicial Court looks to add Assigned House Counsels for Family – Domestic Division


The Third Judicial Circuit is hiring attorneys to be on the Assigned House Counsel list for the court’s Family – Domestic Division. Applications from interested attorneys in Michigan will be accepted starting January 1 through March 31, 2025.

As an attorney representing defendants in various Family Domestic and Friend of Court proceedings, applicants should be familiar with forms that are used for the motions required to properly advise their clients. They must also be familiar with Personal Protection Orders and civil contempt proceedings relating to enforcement of child support, parenting time, and health insurance coverage.

Applicants must:

• Be in good standing with the Michigan State Bar

• Have completed the necessary Michigan Indigent Defense Commission certification requirements, which can be found at https://waynecountydefendertraining.com/training-requirements/

• Attend required Third Circuit Court training in 2025 for certification purposes

• Show proof of malpractice insurance

• Complete a required attorney profile form

• Be familiar with processes and guidelines

To ensure that defendants in domestic cases before the Court receive high-standard legal representation, the Family Division – Domestic House Counsel Committee meets annually to review documents, processes and compliance standards.

For more information call 313-224-8724 or email ACS_DOM@3rdcc.org. Or visit our website to learn more.

Applications being accepted for Court of Appeals vacancy


Applications are now being accepted for a seat on the Michigan Court of Appeals, 2nd District, to replace vacating Judge Mark J. Cavanagh.

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a State Bar of Michigan member who meets the legal qualifications for this office.  To be appointed, applicants must reside within the judicial district.

Judicial appointment questionnaire, writing samples, resume, and supplemental documents must be submitted using the online portal at www.michigan.gov/ appointments and received by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 23. Additional letters of recommendation can still be submitted after your initial submission to judicialapp ointments@michigan.gov.

Anyone with questions about the judicial appointments process can send questions to judicialappointments@michigan. gov.

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