Area attorney Jessica Hallmark eyes a 2026 seat on the Oakland County Probate Court
Published: January 08, 2026
While Jessica Hallmark only recently decided to seek a 2026 open seat on
the Oakland County Probate Court, the roots of her candidacy actually
can be traced to 35 years ago when she was an impressionable middle
school student.
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