Mr. Fink is a former police officer who probably felt handcuffed by a judiciary he viewed as hostile.well sir as an officer of the law you were (and still think like one) an agent of the Executive branch and thus their job was to "second guess" you and "hamstring" your fellow officers in the performance of their jobs as agents of the Judicial branch of power. I mean this sincerely. Such prejudice - did any have a problem with Bill Ayers coming to town to sell his book? Interesting how all the voices against Tom Wieder do not challenge his facts. Le-Nguyen reportedly heard commotion outside his home, told the boy and two family members to leave, went back inside the house and fired a round through his window, which struck the arm of the 6-year-old, Jackson said. Prosecutor Eli Savit filed an emergency motion to up the bond for Ryan Le-Nguyen it will be heard in front of a different judge Tuesday. Unfortunately, IMHO both Governor Snyder and Jim Fink don't oppose or criticize such attacks on our democracy. Thus, "the will of the people" is a misnomer - it only applies in a democracy. I never took it as an issue for Mr. Fink. 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. "I've been in private practice now for the past five years.". You're Hired!" Welcome to (insert your company name here)! He noted the charges his office brought are punishable by up to life in prison. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. What do you expect? He joined 14A in 2018. "This is our opportunity," she said. Your request can be mailed or faxed to: Attention: Court Recorder14A-1 District Court4133 Washtenaw AvenueP.O. Did you hear that on your precious cable news shows? Washtenaw County Democratic Party Political Organization Judge Tracy E. Van den Bergh Government Official Felicia Brabec for State Rep Politician We the People Opportunity Farm Nonprofit Organization Lisa Disch for City Council Political Candidate Recent Post by Page Eli Savit - Washtenaw Prosecuting Attorney Yesterday at 8:43 PM interest rates at record lows, along with federal tax burdens Mr. Fink is indeed a Republican. THE WASHTENAW COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION is pleased to present our 6th Annual Trivia Challenge Thursday, February 9, 2023 Zal Gaz Grotto 2070 W . 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. IMHO, it's disingenuous to say the Supreme Court Justices were non-partisan. 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. The best thing about her is that she is non-judgmental about a person till she has full facts. Vote for Michael Woodyard in the other race, he is running against incumbent Tim Connors, another APPOINTEE. Adjournment Policy 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. The fact that the state has made judge an ELECTED position, their beliefs are VERY important. @ Gary Hann, you have confused Jim Fink with another attorney. Print. It will be decided in November. I admired the way she handled my case. Your request can be mailed or faxed to: Attention: Court Recorder14A-2 District Court415 W Michigan AvenueYpsilanti, MI 48197Fax: 734-484-6697. 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. But a circuit court judge must be able to withstand and help resolve a constant flow of complex human conflicts - an absolutely grueling job - and one that demands a particular kind of emotional stamina, generosity, and depth of insight. Jim Fink has all of these. Could more have been said on the bond information form? To be clear, our policy still allows for the detention of people who pose an imminent threat to the community. 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! If he was appointed, then the appointment expired long ago and he retained his seat by the peoples' favor. 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. Magistrate Fink presides at all locations of the 14A District Court. Judges should be following the law, as fairly and impartially as humanly possible. adn you don;t know how unethical taht would be? The other candidates expressed there views and would support the views of the the democratic party. She was appointed as a part time Magistrate in 2012, and has been serving full time since December of 2014. Prosecutor Savit claims they asked for a $100,000 cash bond. Can you give them now? Armstrong took the most votes followed by Barr. If Barack Obama showed up to a Tea Party or GOP event, how do you think he'd be greeted? Mr. Fink was the most honest and made it clear he would follow the law regardless of his beliefs. Use Logic - It is not true that only Mr. Fink said he would set his political and personal views aside when interpreting the law. Jim and I disagree on a lot, but I am glad to support Jim. You should stick to your weak, prior insults like that time when you responded to one of my posts by saying "You are". It has no basis in the LAW of the state of Florida or that pesky CONSTITUTION of the US. 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. 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. @clownfish - I see these cut and pasted from Maddow/MSNBC all the time 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I hate to see people get hurt. "I think that's wrong.". "A wimp of a nation"? 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. 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. View the complete 14A Caseflow Plan (PDF). 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. Bachelor's. Dean M. Fink is a judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona. I have seen very few lawyers who works in interest of justice rather than any other personal interest. quite a lot of adult professionals are not pillars of the community. 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%). All rights reserved (About Us). Week of 02-27-2023. I believe we would all agree there are laws that need to be changed. I disagree with Mr. Hann. I see Lyndon Johnson as a person who rose above many personal biases to do what was right for the country, especially in the matters of civil rights. soooo. Ryan Le-Nguyen, 29, is now being held on a $100,000 bond. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Family of 6 loses home in house fire, says dog saved 1-year-old in blaze, Facebook did nothing to help woman whose special needs nephew was bullied online, General Motors layoffs coming for white collar workers, The Doctor Is In: Colon Cancer Awareness and the Importance of Early Detection, Angry customers says bad contractor Mr. Brooks just babbles, Detroit rapper sentenced to prison for $27 million tax fraud scheme, MSU shooting victim who was discharged from hospital says he 'almost didn't make it', 'We'll get the job done': Police officer says finishing pregnant Door Dasher's delivery after car was hit, 2 suspects linked to around 900 car thefts busted by Detroit police, Man wanted for shooting at Detroit police arrested in Novi trailer park. He is intelligent, has integrity, and cares deeply about people. 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? You must also file a judges copy electronically (PDF). And you can vote for the one selling America down the drainthe one who is making America into a wimp of a nation. Hiring began after 9/11. 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. And, meanwhile, his attorney, Erika Julien, said both her client and Kuhnke are innocent. "What, you worry?" Alfred, You wrote about valuing civil rights. But admit you voted for conservative causes and it is doubtful that you could defeat a pedophile as long as you had an R by your name and they a D. Partisan politics has tainted all levels of the legal system. 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 received a B.B.A. 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. You seem to be a man of honesty, wisdom, courage and conviction. From the sound of your rant, perhaps you're confusing him with a prosecutor. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The court docket site is directly linked to the Court's case management system and will be updated as soon as case scheduling changes are made available to case management staff. Ann Arbor Womens City Club, 1U0 Washtenaw. A Republican judge will lobby for Republican laws just as a Democratic judge will lobby for Democratic ones. Judge Fink. Washtenaw County Circuit Court judges Timothy Connors, Melinda Morris and Darlene O'Brien all have their terms end at the beginning of 2013. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 2022. This is not a theocracy. Clearly the Democrats have done the math, to the best of their ability. I support Jim, will be voting for him and have donted to his campaign, and am a DEMOCRAT, but jeez dude, Jim showed up to a DEMOCRATIC PARTY event. . 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. That is why there is more than one judge in court of appeals and supreme court cases. She was appointed as a part time Magistrate in 2012, and has been serving full time since December of 2014. Haas retired June 30, according to the. Shame on 'democrats' like Borbrin (with her own very checked past), and Sherriff Jerry Clayton for showing their true colors. "What we are saying is your money won't determine your freedom." "Those of you who know me know I have been associated with the Republican Party. Furthermore, a sitting judge has a strong influence when it comes to lobbying politicians. Under Michigan law, a minor who wants to get an abortion must have the permission of a parent or legal guardian. 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. Care to cite the PRICE of a gallon of gas? Interviewee: "what I've done in the past and my qualifications aren't important, what you should really focus on are the shortcomings of my competitors." Hmm. All adjournments must comply at a minimum with The 14A Caseflow Management Plan Unless otherwise noted and must be filed with the court at least 48 hours prior to hearing. He has a strong work ethic and is thoughtful and fair in his decisions. So he interprets the law based on the information there rather than adding information to it? This is a dangerous time for civil rights. View Karl A. Barr's full biography. Alfred Edward Newmann. The incident occurred at Le-Nguyens girlfriends residence, Simon said. At the same time, I am exceptionally supportive of our current judiciary who are some of the hardest working public servants in our communities. McClure agreed with Washington that understanding a judicial candidates' values before voting them into office is important. But, you go ahead and vote for the pro-choice, anti-gun, pro-TARP, Wall Street supported cap and trade insurance mandating RINO, Blackie. 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. Why don't we hear about right wing judges "making law" or finding "rights" that are nowhere in the Constitution or in the state laws? My point is that if case law were ALWAYS the deciding factor we would still have many archaic laws on the books. His choices of more dems than repubs when he picked judges? "True christians should pray that God raises up righteous judges and leaders and lower/remove wicked rulers." I knew differently, way before the truth came out last November. Fax . 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. But that could mean anything, and places a burden on the appeals courts which we already can't afford. GIS / Parcel Search. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. "The reason the policy is 20 pages because there are a lot of options on the table," he said. Albert - I am with you 100%. Judgeships are meant to be, and should be, non-political positions. You sound quite delusional calling others "brainwashed". If he says he will uphold the law where it conflicts with his personal beliefs, I have no doubt that he will do so. Feb . "If you look at my website, you will find that I am supported across the board, which is what a judge should be," he said. Jim Fink, one four attorneys competing for an open Washtenaw County Circuit Court judge seat, was asked to explain his Republican leanings at a Democratic Party candidate forum on Saturday. Jim Fink should not be labeled as a Democrat or Republican!!!!! Republican leanings! 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. Do we allow people to make their own moral decisions or do we legislate morals by banning things like contraception? "interest rates at record lows, along with federal tax burdens". The top two vote-getters will go on to compete in the November general election. Carol has it all, in spades. They lead to judicial dictatorship. Ryan J. Stanton covers government and politics for AnnArbor.com. They are usually difficult topics and the results should reflect society (rarely, maybe never, unanimous). She has the rare ability to understand the cause of an action and differentiate it from the person. It would be hard to find anyone that does not think the Jim Crow laws were bad. Based on that I would argue judges should be appointed! After an arrest on charges of assault. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about this page please email Lisa Fusik. Hence it is that such democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention [and] have ever been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property." 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 . That means "rule of law", case closed. View Karl A. Barr's full biography. Today. Mr. Weider's assertions are specious and politically motivated. I've known Fink for a number of years. It's a nonpartisan race, so party affiliations won't be shown next to candidates' names on the ballot. His support for Planned Parenthood? The boy suffered non-life threatening injuries, Jackson added. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Four Washtenaw County attorneys are vying for a chance to be the next 14A District Court Judge in the upcoming Aug. 2 primary. [1] Judges David Swartz (Chief judge) Archie Cameron Brown Pat Conlin Timothy Connors Carol Kuhnke [2] Former judges Donald Shelton See also Washtenaw County, Michigan Michigan Circuit Court Courts in Michigan External links She has the skill to rationalize logical and analytically with the heart in the center! 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. Requests should be faxed to the 14A-1 Clerks office at 734-973-4693. "Abuse of discretion" standard does not typically apply to interpretations of significant rights or laws. The fact that there are no judicial candidates in the Ann Arbor election who are pro life, pro family or pro marriage is not acceptable. That means the people who get involved in the judicial political scam can at least rely on statute and precedent as opposed to the democrats ever changing social theory. For the latest breaking news and updates in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area, see. @Joe: Where are your facts? So you will vote for the RINO? 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. Online Forms & Permits. do you like Romney because of his pro-choice or pro-life positions? at the University of Michigan Law School in 1965. Increase in Private/State production, significant decrease in federal leases. Kuhnke said she represents a same-sex couple that's trying to get both parents' names on a birth certificate. 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. 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