We need effective local government, does anyone really think our city council proclamation against burning the Koran made any difference in he grand scheme of things? If you ponder back to the last major recession and the unemployment rate in 1981 and then in 1984, that's called a recovery Clownfish. It is so you. County Employment. After an arrest on charges of assault with intent to murder, Le-Nguyen posted a $10,000 bail for his release set by Judge Elisha Fink of the Washtenaw County 14-A District Court. There is ample free parking in front of the office, or in the municipal lot next to the office building. It goes on and on, tax raises, fee raises, new taxes on businesses Someone else tried to make it an issue for Mr. Fink. We can see legislation all over the country driven by this agenda. And, meanwhile, his attorney, Erika Julien, said both her client and Kuhnke are innocent. Elisha V. Fink is the third generation of her family to serve as part of the judiciary in the 14A District Court. Nobody writing positively about Mr. Fink has answered these questions. "Unemployment down from 10.2% to 8.2%" That's good news? Feb . CREW said it shared its statistical findings in advance of their release with county commissioners, the current and incoming prosecutor, the court's chief judge as well as Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton and Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack. "And if we are not we need to be smart enough and courageous enough to say this is not what we intended, let's make our adjustments." Based on this article, ask yourself (without prejudice) which candidate best meets this standard. Which SPECIFIC polices of Romney are different than Obamas? It also called him out for contributing money to the campaigns of a number of Republicans, including Rick Snyder, Rob Steele, Dick DeVos, Mike Cox and Mark Ouimet. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. While on the surface it would appear siding with "the law" is always the right thing. Prosecutor Savit claims they asked for a $100,000 cash bond. I really worry about the right wing God driven social agenda. This is usually the "got" Bin Laden line so: an eleven year effort (longer if you count inept Clinton efforts) with solid leads only in the last two. Elisha V. Fink is the third generation of her family to serve as part of the judiciary in the 14A District Court. If you can cite some that would be cool, because I cannot find any specific policies that "Romney says he will implement. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. I've been an attorney in Ann Arbor for over twenty years and know all of the candidates, all of whom have very strong qualities that would benefit our bench. Actually, miscarriage is the number one killer of all "babies." And I'd love to see the link for the Gay Life Style poll. That's consistent with valuing civil rights. Judge Barr was elected to the bench in November 2022. 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. I pray the horrible dysfunction behind the scenes gets cleared up. Ann Arbor Womens City Club, 1U0 Washtenaw. "I'm scared for my family because I don't know what he's capable of," Arnold said. Nice hit job, Dems. The top two vote-getters in Tuesday's judicial primary advance to the November general election where they'll compete for a chance to replace retiring Judge Melinda Morris. McClure agreed with Washington that understanding a judicial candidates' values before voting them into office is important. I would also point out that once Fink gave his money to somebody he showed a bias. Please call our office(s) to get learn how we are engaging with current clients and new at this time. Just because which Judge you draw can make a difference in the outcome that doesn't mean all Judges consistently allow their personal biases to get in the way of a straight forward interpretation of the law. "No terrorist attacks in the US". james1, Mariah or Naomi will meet with you in their comfortable and quiet office located in an historic house less than one block off of Main St. No mention of public safety, crime or any other more pressing/relevant/average american matter of life mentioned by the Ann Arbor elite legal crowd. Ryan thanks for the article. I am not watching anything. In civil matters one request for a three week adjournment can be made by stipulation and order for adjournment. Oil/gas production at near record highs. And the shooting is recorded on video. How about his cap and trade positions, you have a multiple choices there. A well thought out and insightful opinion from Sandy Castle and a single word response from The Black Stallion3; welcome to annarbor.com! It's supposed to be a democracy. "The bottom line is this. "What, you worry?" Alfred, For example: The move was taken to advocate for more stringent conditions that we believe ensure public safety, Savit said Tuesday alongside Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Burton-Harris. He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter. To inquire about existing cases please visit the 14A District Court Case Search website. Leadership of both parties want their constituents to fight one another by exaggerating the differences rather than pointing out similarities. His wife, Margaret, finished a diappointing distant third place in a 2008 judicial primary. "A wimp of a nation"? He ran unopposed in several elections before a write-in candidate opposed him in 2006 "And as a judge, I will follow the law because it's not up to a judge to make the law or to insert his or her personal opinions into things. I have no doubt that Mr. Fink would be an exceptional Judge. Also, there is a reason why Mr. Fink has the conservative vote locked up. My thoughts exactly. >you< would substitute your prejudices for the law. A letter is needed from the individual making the request containing the Case Name and Number, requested date for completion of transcript, and date and type of hearing requested. Hogwash. October 23rd, 2019 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Le-Nguyens Ann Arbor-based attorney Joe Simon declined to comment Thursday. Judges, like all public servants, serve the community. I cannot say I know Mr. Fink personally, but I do know he is held in high esteem within the legal community as a fair minded and ethically focused lawyer. I handled a lot of criminal defense work as a public defender for seven years and then I worked for a judge as his judicial attorney," she said. The Washtenaw County Bar Association's New Lawyers Section along with Co-Hosts ADR, Family Law, Real Estate, and Trial Practice Sections invite all WCBA members to attend! Joe, I assume you don't mean Scalia, and the GOP on the Supreme Court who favor "rule of law"On the same day, Scalia discussed how important the 10th amendment was in the Arizona case, and dismissed it in the Montana case, just because he is so partisan. Judges who legislate from the bench are dangerous. They are usually difficult topics and the results should reflect society (rarely, maybe never, unanimous). I disagree with Mr. Hann. Magistrate Cameron Magistrate Cameron covers our Chelsea traffic docket as Friday afternoon arraignments. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. Fink said she didnt consider Le-Nguyen a flight risk, but she thought he posed some potential danger to the community due to his bad judgment, not any particular malice. This search will yield results from all four of our courts. Ann Arbor Attorney Announces Candidacy for Circuit Judge . The State Bar of Michigan reviews the Resource Directory annually, but can update information anytime. "In a room full of Democrats, you can trust that I share your values," he said. Ann Arbor, MI 48104, SPEAKER: Kristy Bray, Friend of the Court Director TOPIC: FOC Review Family Law Section Chairs: Alison Love & Miriam Saffo Register by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2023 The comments and opinions presented at this meeting are for informational an, TOPIC: Stump your colleagues! "And that's what happened in this county," she said. He talked about his experience as a volunteer for Legal Aid and the Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office on Saturday. 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. There are attorneys and, unfortunately, judges at all points on the spectrum. After an arrest on charges of assault with intent to murder, Le-Nguyen posted a $10,000 bail for his release set by Judge Elisha Fink of the Washtenaw County 14-A District Court. 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. Unfortunately, in the real world many judges represent or are beholden to a political party. "Republican leanings" were outlawed around here decades ago. 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It will be decided in November. 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. Fink, an Ypsilanti resident, served in the sheriffs office for 20 years, ending his career as the police services commander before retiring to become an attorney, according to a statement. @Machine, Sounds like a cheap shot at Fink. Honesty seems to be optional for the RINO as well. Wrong answer for a potential judge. She has the rare ability to understand the cause of an action and differentiate it from the person. Which way a local judge squishes these terms can matter a lot. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. View Karl A. Barr's full biography. During Smith's arraignment on one count of sexual assault and two counts of domestic violence (11 more charges were subsequently filed against Smith by the County Prosecutor's office), Judge Fink . "A judge should not be political.". If a judge believes a law that prohibits same sex marriage or adoption is constitutional, and another does not, it is clear which way to vote. Magistrate Fink presides at all locations of the 14A District Court. In a democracy, observed James Madison in The Federalist Papers , "there is nothing to check the inducements to sacrifice the weaker party or an obnoxious individual. From the sound of your rant, perhaps you're confusing him with a prosecutor. Notify Me. At the same time, I am exceptionally supportive of our current judiciary who are some of the hardest working public servants in our communities. The legislature and the appellate courts grant the trial judge enormous discretion in very substantial matters. She was appointed as a part time Magistrate in 2012, and has been serving full time since December of 2014. He joined 14A in 2018. 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. Unemployment down from 10.2% to 8.2% Mr. Fink is a man of his word. If you want to change law, vote for legislators who can do that. Fink acknowledged most Democrats wouldn't even think of voting for him if this was a partisan state House race. The roads and freeways in metropolitan Detroit comprise the main thoroughfares in the region. In this particular case, staff of the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office investigated, apprehended the suspect, and swore before a magistrate to the facts of the case. Stock market went from 6500 to near 13000. Fink comes from a family of judges his father, Robert Fink, and brother, Karl Fink, served as Washtenaw County judges, according to the statement. 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. Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit rescinds 'zero-tolerance' policies Kayla Clarke , Senior Web Producer Published: January 1, 2021, 1:07 PM Updated: January 1, 2021, 6:24 PM Making fun of and attacking them is just silly and unbecoming. We have had some amazing legal scholars on the Supreme Courts who tried very hard to listen to both sides of a legal issue, put aside their personal biases, then make their decision. I believe that is why you see resistance to Mr Fink. Get over it! "4 million jobs created since Jan 2009". What do you expect? Cedric Simpson of the 14A-3 District Court in Washtenaw County and a bond hearing was set for May 17 at 9 a.m. At that time, the judge will. A local judge should know the law and demonstrate a high degree of integrity. Attorneys Carol Kuhnke and Jim Fink, the top two vote-getters in the Aug. 7, 2012 primary, are now vying for a vacancy on the 22nd Circuit Court bench to be left by retiring judge Melinda Morris. I agree, the other three candidates seem to be in the race to show how liberal they are, like that is the most important thing for this position.. Well said. 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. Albert's comments are honorable, commendable and are worthy of serious consideration by readers of this medium. At least Mr Fink is honest which the current administration can not claim to be. I vote Democrat more often than I vote Republican. He is accused of firing at the boy around 4:30 p.m. June 6 on the 1300 block of Candlewood Lane, with a bullet striking the boys arm and causing non-life threatening injuries. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. You wrote about valuing civil rights. Doubt it. If you didn't know, you can read this. The conflicts now are more complex, the consequences more severe, and the community more diverse than ever. Nice weave. The fact of this donation is verified by Federal Election Commission records downloadable at www.newsmeat.com And the three democrat candidates knew nothing of the attack flyer. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. A Republican judge will lobby for Republican laws just as a Democratic judge will lobby for Democratic ones. quite a lot of adult professionals are not pillars of the community. Notice I said opinion. Magistrate Cameron covers our Chelsea traffic docket as Friday afternoon arraignments. Jim Fink has all of these. I can hear, sense and feel those high moral, values and standard, whenever I meet her or chat with her, which definitely will grace the position of a circuit court judge. It's disingenuous to ignore the fact that the wife of Justice Thomas had accepted money from a group favoring the Citizens United case before her husband voted in favor of Citizens United, which even gives corporations outside the U.S. the ability to influence the U.S. democratic processes. In this era of activist judges, I think the context of Mr. Fink's other political views and activities are important information to have. The top two vote-getters will go on to compete in the November general election. Judge Fink got "called out" for having a mind of his own, and not being in lock step with the far left agenda . Parker and R. Steven Whalen Fink and Naomi Fink are fourth generation This is that simple. Increase in Private/State production, significant decrease in federal leases. His pro-gun or anti-gun positions? The best thing about her is that she is non-judgmental about a person till she has full facts. You are citing to things that were in the US Constitution at one time. They lead to judicial dictatorship. Thank you! All four candidates are currently attorneys. He is accused of firing at the boy around 4:30 p.m., June 6 on the 1300 block of Candlewood Lane, said Washtenaw County Sheriff spokesman Derrick Jackson. 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. De-merits for the leaks, pushing for a movie to be made before the election, and blowing the cover of a Pakistani Doctor attempting to help us - now facing imprisonment. If you believe that the US Constitution was designed to subjugate the Judicial Branch to the Legislative Branch then voting for "conservatives" who believe Judges "have to follow the law" this attitude emasculates the very foundation of American Democracy which is the separation of powers. Let me start the slapping. Some are unethical "behind the scenes". YPSILANTI TWP., MI - The man accused of shooting a 6-year-old boy in Ypsilanti Township on Sunday is back in custody after a request from Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit. Yep, we are falling apart! GIS / Parcel Search. Romneycare? Had you even heard of community organizers prior to the 2008 elections? 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. So challenging a law because of personal beliefs is what changed these and other bad laws! I imagine that the entire Republican constituency of Ann Arbor has been spurred to Fink's defense. Judge candidate Jim Fink leads opponents by double digits in bar association poll By Ryan J. Stanton The Washtenaw County Bar Association has released the results of a recently conducted poll, showing judicial candidate Jim Fink a clear favorite among local bar members. That's what I love about Ann Arbor and most of Washtenaw County- everyone gets along fine as long as you claim to be a liberal democrat. People, including Judges, have personal biases that go beyond politics and the law. " I gave you facts, not fairy tales, BS. "Before the forum started, someone anonymously placed dozens of copies of a homemade attack flier carrying the headline "What Washtenaw Democrats should know about Jim Fink" in the chairs" Le-Nguyen told the magistrate the boy hes accused of shooting is a stranger to him. 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. Most people can't afford the time or cost to appeal.". By being hawkish and murdering innocent people via drone strikes? Alfred Edward Newmann. Mr. Fink has my vote and I'm a democrat. The new judge may well decide some of these cases, and the law doesn't have any clear guidelines. It is a broad-brush attack that has cited no examples or other proof and appears simply a campaign smear. Jim Fink should not be labeled as a Democrat or Republican!!!!! Judge Barr was elected to the bench in November 2022. 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. Candidates in this contest and votes received: James A. Fink (41.4%), Carol Kuhnke (29.8%), Erane C. Washington (17.0%), Douglas G. McClure (11.6%), All Other Votes (0.2%), Total Votes Cast (0.0%), and Total Ballots Cast (0.0%). Every case goes before a local judge first. Many republicans often favor a so-called "rule of law" on the bench because claimants in cases can read the law - both statutory and case law - and have a pretty good idea what the judge will do. I will be consider when I vote. McClure has been a partner at the Ann Arbor law firm of Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick PC for more than two decades. But so many things that Governor Snyder and Jim Fink believe in, such as limitations on women's health care issues and civil rights for people with preferences other than their groups aren't consistent with valuing civil rights. Oh, only about 20 folks attended based on the cars in the parking lot. I guess they are right when they say the left win liberals are brain washedyou are proving their point beyond a shadow of a doubt. Michigan Man: http://arborwiki.org/city/Albert_Howard. "And I think that's why the people who are voting should be very aware of who they elect as judge, because the judges have the ability to go and speak with the Supreme Court justices and to speak with the Supreme Court administrators and set up rules that are specific to a court that would prevent this from happening," she said. Contact information must be supplied so the deposit requirement/estimated cost may be discussed. Your request can be mailed or faxed to: Attention: Court Recorder14A-1 District Court4133 Washtenaw AvenueP.O. I knew differently, way before the truth came out last November. If she can't get that, or is afraid to ask, she can go to court to get approval. Thus, "the will of the people" is a misnomer - it only applies in a democracy. Connors also donated to the campaigns of right-wing GOP Michigan Supreme Court Justice candidate Clifford Taylor in both 1998 and 2008, which is confirmed by Secretary of State records at www.michigan.gov "You want someone who shares your values, because in the hard cases, the judge's values are going to inform what they do," he said. Real diversity of thought , is not allowed in liberal circles. I count myself an independent politically. Record deportations of illegal aliens, with a focus on criminals. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. He received a B.B.A. Chris Easthope, Jan Bobrin and Rolland Sizemore all appear as endorsers on the campaign website for JIm Fink. Yeah, right. 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. Interesting. They bring all their beliefs into that. Albert, like all Americans, is expressing his opinion like Ann Arbor Christians do daily in the churches and other venues of faith/ worship in Ann Arbor. Police agencies do not have authority to set bond, the statement continued. TOPIC: Resiliency Court Training: Parts 1 & 2 Child Safety This training series is the best practices model Judge Van den Bergh has adopted for Washtenaw County. 320 N. Main St., Suite 420 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. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about this page please [emailprotected]. If he was appointed, then the appointment expired long ago and he retained his seat by the peoples' favor. 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