By Nick Smith
Gongwer News Service

Michigan's U.S. senators announced Wednesday they are accepting applications for the roles of U.S. District Court judge, U.S. attorney and U.S. marshal positions for recommendation to the president.

Open until 5 p.m. on May 1, 2025, is the application period for a vacant U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan judgeship, as well as U.S. attorney and U.S. marshal positions in both the eastern and western districts of Michigan.

Senators typically recommend candidates to fill vacancies in their home states to the president for consideration. Following an official nomination, the home state senators agree to consideration of a nominee before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. If a nominee clears the committee, a vote is taken by the full U.S. Senate.

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Township) in a statement urged qualified applicants to apply.

"I'm committed to making sure these important positions are held by those with the legal experience and temperament needs to serve our state well," Peters said. "As we begin the process of evaluating and recommending highly qualified candidates to fill current vacancies, I encourage applicants who are interested in public service to apply."

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) echoed Peters in a statement.

"A critical part of the job of a U.S. senator is to review and recommend qualified, fair and upstanding nominees to the federal bench, U.S. attorneys and U.S. marshal's offices," Slotkin said. "Michigan is home to some of the most talented legal minds in the country, and I encourage qualified applicants interested in serving in the federal judiciary to apply."

U.S. attorneys are typically appointed for four-year terms. When their term expires, they usually remain in office until they choose to leave or there is a change in administration. U.S. marshals are also appointed for four-year terms. Unless a marshal resigns or is removed by the president, they continue in their duties after the end of their four-year term until a
successor is appointed.

Federal judgeships are lifetime appointments. They serve until they retire, resign or if they are impeached.

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