Elisha V. Fink is the third generation of her family to serve as part of the judiciary in the 14A District Court. He joined 14A in 2018. THE WASHTENAW COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION is pleased to present our 6th Annual Trivia Challenge Thursday, February 9, 2023 Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W . bus - Albert is pushing nothing down your throat. I have known his late father, his brother, and other members of his extended family, and they are all hard working people with great integrity. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of MLive Media Group, You are viewing this article in the AnnArbor.com archives. "This is our opportunity," she said. Al Gore did win the popular vote and might have won in Florida. Anyone who has known him either through his law enforcement work or as a lawyer can attest to his integrity, hard work and dedication to the public interest. Michigan Man: http://arborwiki.org/city/Albert_Howard. Phone: (734) 994-1077. I also am an attorney. This is and should be a non-partisan race. He joined 14A in 2018. It's supposed to be a democracy. I respectfully disagree. I will own it and say that we need to do better going forward, he said. From my earliest experiences with him I can remember him taking the time to come to a well thought out conclusion based on the facts. His father, Robert Fink, and brother, Karl Fink, served as Washtenaw County judges. Interesting how all the voices against Tom Wieder do not challenge his facts. By using this website, you agree to comply with all of the terms of use . At least Mr Fink is honest which the current administration can not claim to be. Judges have zero to do with that as well they shouldn't. Fink said some kind of bond was important to emphasize the seriousness of the situation to Le-Nguyen. My thoughts exactly. I count myself an independent politically. County. As with any other profession, not all of those in the legal profession have the same personal characteristics or levels of integrity. "local" judges as they are being referring to in the string primarily get deference on questions of fact and credibility of witnesses. Both Republican and Democrat campaign coordinators agree that one reason winning the Presidency is so important is that the President appoints federal judges. Remember Justin Ravitz in Detroit? "And the other one who is a biological parent of this child has not been allowed to have her name on the birth certificate, even though the two of them are raising this child together in a committed relationship," she said. Judge Barr | Washtenaw County, MI Home Your Government Departments A-H 14A District Court Judges & Admin Judge Barr Judge Barr Judge Barr was elected to the bench in November 2022. Fink comes from a family of lawyers and judges. Some people still believe in Santa, some in BHO.what can I say? Le-Nguyen told the magistrate the boy hes accused of shooting is a stranger to him. (Then he) got a gun, a shot me right here," Coby Daniel said. The crowning achievement during the Romney years in Massachusetts was his push and passage of health care reform which has been tagged Romneycare after the passage of Obamacare on the national level. You are citing to things that were in the US Constitution at one time. Janet Napolitano (D) in 2007. now yo uknow what unethical discrimination is all about. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Care to expound on how many lost? It is because they know he will support their agenda. I have seen Mr. Fink in action and he is not above his old cop tricks of perjury and slander whenever he can get away with it. Ann Arbor Womens City Club, 1U0 Washtenaw. You will Never and I mean Never be my attorney. That is why there is more than one judge in court of appeals and supreme court cases. This is truly a reflection of why we have such a special place to live. He talked about his experience as a volunteer for Legal Aid and the Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office on Saturday. The court's job is not to write new law, and is not to ignore law. Mr. Fink says that "a good judge ensures that everyone's rights are protected and that all receive equal justice under the law." In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court shut off ballot counting in Florida and put George W. Bush into office, despite the fact that the vote count carried out completely could have put Al Gore into the Presidency. BHO has no idea how to run a country and he wasn't even a good community organizer. Let me start the slapping. I think non-partisan elections are a sham anyway. Yep, we are falling apart! "I'm scared for my family because I don't know what he's capable of," Arnold said. For a one party town, Ann Arbor has nothing on Havana. Week of 02-27-2023. It goes on and on, tax raises, fee raises, new taxes on businesses I have been in touch with her since then and the more I talk with her, I realize that she is the kind of Judge that our current system drastically needs. GIS / Parcel Search. Today. These four other candidates are vying against one another in the August Primary, and the two peole who get the most votes will appear on the ballot in November. Way too many liberal judges nowadays. The election for Washtenaw County Circuit Court judges is in November. I voted for President Obama (and fully intend to vote for him again in November), but I also voted for Rick Snyder for governor. I cannot understand why Jim Fink's political leanings are relevant in this article while Connors gets a free pass. In fact, I most often vote based on a candidates' stance on gay rights alone because the issue of equal rights for all citizens is that important to me. He will make an excellent judge for Washtenaw County. Back in January Savit touted an overhaul to cash bail in the county - instructing prosecutors not to ask for cash bail in any crime, but instead recommend GPS tethers or other bond conditions. Yet nothing is mentioned about that in this article. I imagine that the entire Republican constituency of Ann Arbor has been spurred to Fink's defense. Hon. What do you expect? He attended the Detroit College of Law and is now a practicing attorney in Ann Arbor. A candidate must be a qualified elector, a resident of the judicial circuit, a lawyer who has been licensed to practice law for at least five years, and under 70 years of age. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Honorable Patrick J. Conlin Last time I looked, Bill Ayers wasn't running for a judgeship here in Washtenaw county. Joe: This independent voter is voting for Jim Fink. All four candidates are currently attorneys. On the other hand, liberal judges will ignore the law and apply whatever rules they want in order to achieve so-called "social justice". Yeah, right. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. I have known Jim Fink for many years and have always found him to be fair and compassionate. I'm not sure I would want a Judge to "represent"a specific political party, and certainly wouldn't vote for one who admits it before elections. Come on now. He initially was a law enforcement officer through the Eastern Michigan University campus police and subsequently had a long and distinguished career with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department. It will be decided in November. Jim and I disagree on a lot, but I am glad to support Jim. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. My vote for Connors has been solidified. Mr. Fink has my vote and I'm a democrat. All of the candidates have sufficient knowledge, integrity and experience. If we continue down this path, there will come a day when we wish we changed direction. Judge Anna Frushour, of the 14A-1 District Court, granted the motion, Savit said. REDSTATE.com- "For those who are so willing to jump on the Mitt Romney band wagon let me remind you what this RINO did when he had the opportunity to govern in an executive position which many believe gives him the experience to be President. This article could have been about all the candidates and their participation in this forum, but because of the flyer it is now an article about/supporting Fink with small soundbites from the other 3 candidates. 4 million jobs created since Jan 2009. For the latest breaking news and updates in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area, see. McClure has been a partner at the Ann Arbor law firm of Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick PC for more than two decades. "Those of you who know me know I have been associated with the Republican Party. I support your right to your views, but don't want them shoved down mt throat as universal truths because they aren't. It's begging for summary justice. Ryan J. Stanton | AnnArbor.com Fink pulled 41.4 percent of the vote compared to Kuhnke's 29.8 percent, while Erane Washington and Doug McClure, both Democrats, took 17 percent and 11.6 percent, respectively. "I also have a very diverse background in the practice of law. Talker - Contrary to popular rhetoric, America was founded, not as a "democracy," but as a constitutional republic--a political structure under which the government is bound by a written constitution to the task of protecting individual rights. soooo. Although I am an attorney, I met Jim Fink for the first time today at the forum, so I have no first-hand knowledge of his personal qualities or legal abilities. Directly resulting from more border patrol/ICE agents. Judge Simpson was appointed to the 14A Bench in September of 1999 and served as Chief Judge of the 14A District Court from January 2002 through December 2007. Timothy Connors was appointed by conservative GOP Governor John Engler and made a $1,000.00 donation to the Michigan GOP on August 6, 1991 - the same month he received his initial bench appointment. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. Anyone that Albert Howard opposes is most likely a great candidate. Vote for that one. Judge Fink got "called out" for having a mind of his own, and not being in lock step with the far left agenda . "Judge Morris is the only judge sitting on the bench right now who was elected to her seat. Kuhnke said the four-way race for an open seat is exciting because it's been a long time since Washtenaw County voters have been able to elect a new judge. Let's not forget that the Judicial Branch's role is to 'interpret' the law, not to inject their own personal politics into the law. You can never tell which cases will go up on appeal. The fact of this donation is verified by Federal Election Commission records downloadable at www.newsmeat.com Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. From the sound of your rant, perhaps you're confusing him with a prosecutor. Thats exactly why he can't get the votes in this town! I would much rather have somebody be a Judge who outright states that they do not believe it is right for their personal opinions to affect their legal decisions. Vote for Michael Woodyard in the other race, he is running against incumbent Tim Connors, another APPOINTEE. He is an independent PERSON! Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. No terrorist attacks in the US under BHO's watch (so far) I wonder? Interpretations that have law changing implications are not made by a single judge. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy, 2013 MLive Media Group All rights reserved (About Us). Mr. Fink was the most honest and made it clear he would follow the law regardless of his beliefs. People can say all day and night that they will follow the law and not let their personal beliefs get in the way of their judgement. Anyone who thinks that a judge's personal views and political affiliations don't matter, that they leave these things behind when they put on the judicial robes, is kidding themselves. Not generalities and platitudes, policies. Hmm. He is a fine man who lives in downtown Ypsilanti and cares about our county. While on the surface it would appear siding with "the law" is always the right thing. Really? No court of appeals or state supreme court is going to defer to the lower court's interpretation of the Constitution or state law. If you want proof of that, read the Gore V Bush decision of the SCOTUS. Police agencies do not have authority to set bond, the statement continued. I'm a long time liberal Democrat, but I've been an acquaintance of Jim Fink for over 30 years. Requests for a two week adjournment can be made by stipulation and order for adjournment. the sheriff supports this motion. Elisha V. Fink is the third generation of her family to serve as part of the judiciary in the 14A District Court. I vote Democrat more often than I vote Republican. Albert - I am with you 100%. Washtenaw County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral & Information Service Attorney Application, Modest Means Program Attorney Application, Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS), Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Section Meeting - via Zoom, Law Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm. "Same-sex adoptions are not currently allowed by court rule, I believe," Fink said. I never took it as an issue for Mr. Fink. The four attorneys are competing in the Aug. 7 primary for the seat being vacated by Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Melinda Morris, who is retiring. If your concern is not one that Fink Law can assist you with, we have a list of local attorneys who accept referrals for all areas of law, Please call the office at 734.426.7901 to make an. 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