Yet nothing is mentioned about that in this article. Albert's comments are honorable, commendable and are worthy of serious consideration by readers of this medium. Mr. Fink is a man of his word. Hogwash. The legal system is how we deal with people who make bad decisions. Wrong answer for a potential judge. Hmm. I guess you hit comment length limit before you were able to give your examples of Fink's "perjury and slander" as an attorney or police officer. Roman Gribbs and William Lucas had long and distinguished judicial careers despite having law enforcement backgrounds. Washington said she'd set aside her Democratic leanings if elected, but she would apply the law fairly to each and every individual that comes before her courtroom. That's why we have nonpartisan elections for judges. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Or that we should just accept that as being unavoidable. Breakey, James Ritchison (1900-1969) served 1945-1969 (22nd Circuit, Washtenaw County) Wiest, Howard (1864-1945) served 1899-1921 (30th Circuit, Ingham County) Before 1858, justices of the Michigan Supreme Court also served as circuit court judges, including Morell, Wing, Felch, Douglass, and Graves on the list of justices above. "Chris Easthope, Jan Bobrin and Rolland Sizemore all appear as endorsers on the campaign website for JIm Fink." I can't hold my tongue any longer, this is ridiculous: Fink gets skewered for his Republican bias, while the other three candidates are lauded for their Democratic bias? So it's very difficult when your lawyer tells you "we don't know what the judge will do even though we do know what the law requires." The judiciary becomes unreliable. So challenging a law because of personal beliefs is what changed these and other bad laws! This is excellent news! If you need to file a motion, you must file the motion with the 14A-2 Clerks office in person or by fax to 734-484-6697. Actually, miscarriage is the number one killer of all "babies." And I'd love to see the link for the Gay Life Style poll. Republican leanings! What do cartoons have to do with this conversation? I hate to see people get hurt. It's equally disingenuous to say that judges who side with the rights of hospitals and schools and have employees and customers of all faiths and beliefs are in accordance with the U.S. Constitution and the separation of church and state. I was reading the Twitter feed for Woodyard4Judge and noticed that Michael Woodyard mentioned that he was also at the Washtenaw Dem forum debating with the incumbent circuit court judge Timothy Connors. [1] Swartz was elected to the court in 1998 and re-elected in 2002 and 2008. Many in this town would say all the laws against the use of drugs are bad. It goes on and on, tax raises, fee raises, new taxes on businesses October 23rd, 2019 5:30pm - 8:00pm. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. From the sound of your rant, perhaps you're confusing him with a prosecutor. We are extremely fortunate to have individuals such as him and Darlene O'Brien (political opposites) that are willing to forsake far more lucrative private practices to serve our county. It has no basis in the LAW of the state of Florida or that pesky CONSTITUTION of the US. "What we are saying is your money won't determine your freedom." The rest of our judges were appointed by governors.". With supporters like this, Mr. Fink doesn't need any enemies: I believe we would all agree there are laws that need to be changed. County. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Ryan thanks for the article. She has the rare ability to understand the cause of an action and differentiate it from the person. I admired the way she handled my case. Interviewer: "so, Interviewee, what qualifications do you have to work here?" He will always take the high road and will uphold the laws as written. He joined 14A in 2018. Judge Fink. Video obtained by Fox 2 shows the boy picking up a bike outside Le-Nguyens house when the shot is fired. With all 139 precincts reporting, Jim Fink and Carol Kuhnke led the way Tuesday in a four-way race for an open seat on Washtenaw County's 22nd Circuit Court bench. The freeways consist of an advanced network of interconnecting freeways which include Interstate highways. I really worry about the right wing God driven social agenda. He attended the Detroit College of Law and is now a practicing attorney in Ann Arbor. They are good listeners, clear communicators, and great problem solvers. The boy suffered non-life threatening injuries, Jackson added. Today. Carol has it all, in spades. 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. His office provides written bond recommendations to magistrates in every case, but historically its relatively rare that prosecutors attend arraignments, he said. Sandy, who were your friends at 15th district court? No terrorist attacks in the US under BHO's watch (so far) While the charges are serious, Simon said, they dont make a lot of sense to him because its his understanding the shooting was a reckless act, that Le-Nguyen is alleged to have fired a shot outside from inside a residence, not necessarily at anyone in particular, but in response to noises on the property where he was staying, and Le-Nguyen did not intend to assault anyone. The fliers described Fink as anti-choice and anti-gay and said he supported the 2004 Right to Life petition drive to ban partial birth abortions in Michigan and the successful 2004 petition drive to amend the Michigan Constitution to prohibit gay marriage. Have judges make up "laws" and "rights" that would never pass at the ballot box. "We owe it to the system and the community we serve, to evaluate whether we are getting those outcomes," he said. If a law is passed that a judge BELIEVES doe snot pass the US or MICHIGAN constitution test, they MUST consider it a bad law and strike it down. You also can follow him on Twitter or subscribe to AnnArbor.com's email newsletters. Fink & Fink, PLLC. A good judge ensures that everyones rights are protected and that all receive equal justice under the law, Fink said. Abortion is the number one killer of African-Americans in the US and according to the Gallup poll Co., only 3.5% of the US population practices a "Gay Life Style" Jim Fink finished third in his class at Detroit College of Law and has given back to the community through unpaid volunteer work at many of the charitable and volunteer organizations mentioned in the article. Which judge you draw often determines the outcome. We have a wealth of knowledge among our collective members. I'm all for him having opinions and participating in political life and I don't think "Republican" is a bad word per se but it does help to know where he is coming from because it does indicate to me where he is heading to. As his income went from 6 mill to 20 mill in two years, I think things must be doing OK. When one of the two large medical centers in our area accepts taxpayer money to pay the bills of people on Medicare and Medicaid and then states that as part of its mission, they neither prescribe nor dispense forms of contraception, then that' not democracy and separation of church and state. But that could mean anything, and places a burden on the appeals courts which we already can't afford. On the other hand, liberal judges will ignore the law and apply whatever rules they want in order to achieve so-called "social justice". Judges, like all public servants, serve the community. This helps claimants on both sides to settle their disputes. Under Michigan law, a minor who wants to get an abortion must have the permission of a parent or legal guardian. 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). "This is our opportunity," she said. To be clear, our policy still allows for the detention of people who pose an imminent threat to the community. 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. Fink went on to complete a J.D. As such, Fink gave the right answer whenever asked - basically, existing case law/Supreme Court rulings say such and such is legal/illegal; he would follow those rulings. 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. And Fink is the only candidate to repeatedly state that the law takes precedent over a judge's personal beliefs? That is why there is more than one judge in court of appeals and supreme court cases. Experience on the job aside, he is a man with great compassion, integrity and intelligence, a combination of virtues that are often lacking in today's legal system period let alone on the bench. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. That person would be Mr. Fink. Today. Increase in Private/State production, significant decrease in federal leases. 320 N. Main St., Suite 420 Ann Arbor, MI 48104. I have seen very few lawyers who works in interest of justice rather than any other personal interest. Romneycare also assessed an annual, "fair," fee to business not exceeding $295 dollars per employee for every business in the state with more than ten employees who did not voluntarily contribute to the state health care fund." All four candidates are currently attorneys. Get over it! Savit responded Friday to criticisms that his office didnt initially give enough justification for the higher $100,000 bond sought. "I've been in private practice now for the past five years.". Meanwhile, the boy's father is concerned. This sad process has chipped away at the America our Founders sought to create - the last 40 years have been devastating and we are one "straw" away from become Europe. To sum up, she has all the qualities to judge with kindness, fairness but with firmness. McClure stressed to Saturday's audience that he's a lifelong Democrat. Welcome to the new online version of the State Bar of Michigan's Resource Directory. Who realize that they may not agree with or particularly like parts of the law but, when it comes to the actual practicing of it, not the making of it, that is irrelevant. 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. Judge Stephen Hopkins was reprimanded in June by the Commission on Judicial Conduct after James Haas, then a public defender, filed a complaint in February. In civil matters one request for a three week adjournment can be made by stipulation and order for adjournment. "interest rates at record lows, along with federal tax burdens". A local judge should know the law and demonstrate a high degree of integrity. This is and should be a non-partisan race. There are attorneys and, unfortunately, judges at all points on the spectrum. I will own it and say that we need to do better going forward, he said. Second or subsequent adjournment of any proceeding are at the sole discretion of the Judge. Last time I looked, Bill Ayers wasn't running for a judgeship here in Washtenaw county. Se Habla Espaol Member Login Phone: (734) 994.4912 Lawyer Referral and Information Service: (734) 996.3229 Need a Lawyer? 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. Peter Fink served on Ann Arbor City Council before becoming comedian Jacques Labatt on Ann Arbor Newshawks, which can be viewed on YouTube. from the University of Michigan in 1961. " I gave you facts, not fairy tales, BS. 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. Jim Fink should not be labeled as a Democrat or Republican!!!!! Elisha V. Fink is the third generation of her family to serve as part of the judiciary in the 14A District Court. He won in the retention election on November 8, 2022. "Six months later his bail changes are playing out after 6-year-old Coby Daniel was shot in the arm, allegedly by an angry neighbor, Ryan Le-Nguyen last weekend in Ypsilanti Township. A probable cause conference is scheduled for July 22 in the 14-A District Court, Savit said. Classic divide and conquer. Washington, a University of Michigan law school graduate, said she's been practicing law since 1993. The $100,000 bond is the amount Savit previously sought for Le-Nguyen. Mr. Fink is indeed a Republican. You're Hired!" Welcome to (insert your company name here)! I would wholeheartedly support Jim in this endeavor, and wish him luck. He will make an excellent judge for Washtenaw County. "Same-sex adoptions are not currently allowed by court rule, I believe," Fink said. I wonder? (Jim) Fink today announced his candidacy for - Washtenaw County Circuit Judge. BHO has no idea how to run a country and he wasn't even a good community organizer. "stock market went from 6500 to near 13,000" Interesting. Chief justice Young has been telling us for years that they will enforce the law as written. This search will yield results from all four of our courts. For example: Further ask WHO will end the destructive gay agenda from advancing????????? It's a great occupation, it's one that I love, it's one that I feel very passionately about.". Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. You could not have picked a more appropriate name. Personally, I want judges who uphold the law, not ones who interpret the law to suit their political agenda. Feb . I have no doubt that Mr. Fink would be an exceptional Judge. Honesty seems to be optional for the RINO as well. We need someone with the stamina to work it through in that complicated context - without the old assumptions and for the long haul - and who will not get fatigued by the process, emotionally or otherwise. Haas retired June 30, according to the. His office looks for the easiest way to not go to trial, even if there is no justice done for the victim. 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