Retiring judge moving to prosecutor’s office
Published: November 13, 2026
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido has announced the appointment of Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia as chief assistant prosecutor.
Toia will assume the position when he steps down from the bench on Jan. 1.
Toia will assume the position when he steps down from the bench on Jan. 1.
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