2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Savit responded Friday to criticisms that his office didnt initially give enough justification for the higher $100,000 bond sought. "True christians should pray that God raises up righteous judges and leaders and lower/remove wicked rulers." 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? Mr RINO made 6 million in 2009, $20 million in 2010 God bless Washtenaw County and Jim Fink. I urge those of you who did not read the article many years ago to look it up. The prosecutors office asked the court to order Le-Nguyen to wear a GPS tether if released due to safety concerns for victim and defendant, plus issue a no-contact order and prohibit him from possessing a firearm as a condition of pretrial release. Across the state, prosecutors offices arent staffed to attend arraignments, he said. MA.Sorry that you can't see it but your local news is so biased that it is brain washing many peoplestop watching it and get a clue. 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. So challenging a law because of personal beliefs is what changed these and other bad laws! I vote Democrat more often than I vote Republican. 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. "I want to bring that type of commitment to the bench," he said. 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. Thus, "the will of the people" is a misnomer - it only applies in a democracy. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. I support your right to your views, but don't want them shoved down mt throat as universal truths because they aren't. Read more: Man charged with shooting 6-year-old in Ypsilanti Township. 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. 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. Interesting. You mean as the result of the Bush tax cuts? Mr Fink is compassionate toward victims of crime. 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, waiting for the 50 or so audience members who showed up. adn you don;t know how unethical taht would be? 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. 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. He would be a Great asset to our circuit court system. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. Six months later, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit's 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. For example: Attorney Mariah Fink and Attorney Naomi Fink are experienced, knowledgeable, honest, and diligent. Not the supreme court. A Republican judge will lobby for Republican laws just as a Democratic judge will lobby for Democratic ones. View Karl A. Barr's full biography. She helped as a lawyer in a civil dispute. Jim Fink will do this job well and that's why he has so many supporters from all political parties. 2012 Aug 7 :: Primary Election :: Circuit Court Judge :: Judicial District 22. "Country falling apart" The rest of our judges were appointed by governors.". I also am an attorney. 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" 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. You actually bought the "private sector economy is doing fine" line? 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. There is no proof that God exists, most of the Christian myths expoused in the Bible came from earlier non-christian religions, like the Hittites. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Contact information must be supplied so the deposit requirement/estimated cost may be discussed. "A judge should not be political.". This opposition doesnt apply when people pose an imminent threat to the community, Savit said when announcing his offices policy in a Jan. 4 press conference. "If the law changes, I would follow the law. the sheriff supports this motion. For a one party town, Ann Arbor has nothing on Havana. Last time I looked, Bill Ayers wasn't running for a judgeship here in Washtenaw county. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. My point is that if case law were ALWAYS the deciding factor we would still have many archaic laws on the books. He practiced as an attorney at Fink & Fink, PLLC in Ann Arbor. 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. It is because they know he will support their agenda. 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. 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. This independent voter is voting for Jim Fink. Judicial candidates are selected for their legal ability and professional and personal achievements rather than their mastery of political campaigns. "I grew up in Milan and I have lived in Ann Arbor for 16 years," she said. 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. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Kuhnke, McClure and Washington all said they're pro-choice. "I've been practicing law for 18 years and I've spent those 18 years pursuing justice for my clients in the court. 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. The defendant is no longer free, and is already back in custody, according to the post. 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. Such prejudice - did any have a problem with Bill Ayers coming to town to sell his book? Let me start the slapping. was a judge for the Twenty-Second Circuit Court of Michigan in Washtenaw County. 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. We have a wealth of knowledge among our collective members. Erane Washington is by all measures the best candidate for this position. 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 Fink family name is respected in this county. Chief justice Young has been telling us for years that they will enforce the law as written. The other candidates expressed there views and would support the views of the the democratic party. I respect and support Mr. Fink as he has a proven track record of integrity. Six months later, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit's 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. But that could mean anything, and places a burden on the appeals courts which we already can't afford. 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. This week, we have put together a plan which is going to have (assistant prosecutors) at arraignment for pretty serious cases moving forward.. You have absolutely no clue what socialism is. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. Janet Napolitano (D) in 2007. Hogwash. This is a website with words forming a story. Use Logic - It is not true that only Mr. Fink said he would set his political and personal views aside when interpreting the law. 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. The new judge may well decide some of these cases, and the law doesn't have any clear guidelines. If we continue down this path, there will come a day when we wish we changed direction. Seeing as the GOP is running a RINO for their presidential candidate, why not a DINO locally? (Jim) Fink today announced his candidacy for - Washtenaw County Circuit Judge. In my opinion, based on my experience working in the court system in this county, I believe the most important attributes in a judge at the circuit court level are integrity, honesty, and a good work ethic. Just remember that the current group in power in DC is leading us in the evolution of becoming a socialistic society. They are good listeners, clear communicators, and great problem solvers. As his income went from 6 mill to 20 mill in two years, I think things must be doing OK. His wife, Margaret, finished a diappointing distant third place in a 2008 judicial primary. I knew differently, way before the truth came out last November. I believe in fiscal responsibility, but I strongly support gay rights. I'm also looking forward to a court which, I hope, will start to enforce some law and order in the county, instead of approving light plea bargains and even lighter sentences. Fink, who comes from a family of judicial representatives would make an excellent Judge especially for people who come to his court without proper resources or legal representation. What is sad is that the people who made that flyer are trying to show Fink's political leanings, but really all they did was make him a martyr. Unfortunately, in the real world many judges represent or are beholden to a political party. View J. Cedric Simpsons full biography. 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. Updated with the judges whose terms end at the beginning of 2013. 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. @ Gary Hann, you have confused Jim Fink with another attorney. The prosecutors office filed a motion to modify the bond after the suspect was released. On this point alone, if you are pro-choice, you should vote for Kuhnke, Washington or McClure, but not Fink, who was the only one of the four who said he would accept support from Right-to-Life. Instead, it only sullied the names of the other three candidates who must disavow the fliers while generating scores of testimonials for the targeted candidate. Like it or not a judge has a lot of power/influence and their philosophical and political affiliations decide how they will use their power and influence. Washington, a University of Michigan law school graduate, said she's been practicing law since 1993. This is truly a reflection of why we have such a special place to live. I will be consider when I vote. "We owe it to the system and the community we serve, to evaluate whether we are getting those outcomes," he said. You think there is one single reason? I am quite concerned that he is clearly anti-choice and anti-gay rights, and that, according to the material handed out today, he has given thousands of dollars to some of the most conservative Republican candidates in this state, including Congressman Tim Walberg and former Supreme Court Justice Clifford Taylor. National issues like abortion and gay marriage are going to be adjudicated at a level far beyond our county. Ann Arbor Attorney Announces Candidacy for Circuit Judge . 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. 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. 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. Leadership of both parties want their constituents to fight one another by exaggerating the differences rather than pointing out similarities. "Those of you who know me know I have been associated with the Republican Party. Magistrate Fink presides at all locations of the 14A District Court. Margaret is currently a vice-chair of the Ann Arbor Democratic Party. Though I lost the case, she won my heart! Living in this new version of the cool Ann Arbor anti-religious bubble can be a challenge. Your request can be mailed or faxed to: Attention: Court Recorder14A-1 District Court4133 Washtenaw AvenueP.O. 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. Ryan Le-Nguyen, 29, is now being held on a $100,000 bond. from the University of Michigan in 1961. Some are unethical "behind the scenes". I believe that is why you see resistance to Mr Fink. Bachelor's. Dean M. Fink is a judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona. Chris Easthope, Jan Bobrin and Rolland Sizemore all appear as endorsers on the campaign website for JIm Fink. Judges, like all public servants, serve the community. Arnold Daniel was on the phone with county officials asking why the suspect arrested for shooting his child received a low bond. I disagree with Mr. Hann. He will always take the high road and will uphold the laws as written. 6th Annual Trivia Challenge . His pro-gun or anti-gun positions? Vote for Michael Woodyard in the other race, he is running against incumbent Tim Connors, another APPOINTEE. That's consistent with valuing civil rights. Judge Profiles Trial Court judges are elected for terms of six years in non-partisan elections. [1] Swartz was elected to the court in 1998 and re-elected in 2002 and 2008. Hiring began after 9/11. 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 you want a judge to be a lapdog of the legislature then perhaps you should check out CHINA. You can never tell which cases will go up on appeal. It is so you. Shenanigans. now yo uknow what unethical discrimination is all about. Nice weave. If Judge Fink appears on the ballot , he'll get my vote . I have no doubt that Mr. Fink would be an exceptional Judge. Please call our office(s) to get learn how we are engaging with current clients and new at this time. Alfred Edward Newmann. "There was some lobbying by some of the judges so I think that it's important that the citizens of this county are aware that the views do affect the outcome of the way the courts operate.". Ann Arbor Womens City Club, 1U0 Washtenaw. Elisha V. Fink is the third generation of her family to serve as part of the judiciary in the 14A District Court. She has the rare ability to understand the cause of an action and differentiate it from the person. 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. I would also point out that once Fink gave his money to somebody he showed a bias. He is a professional and fair minded attorney with great family roots. Fink Law PLLC. 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. "A wimp of a nation"? 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