From the sound of your rant, perhaps you're confusing him with a prosecutor. Quick, call the police! It would be hard to find anyone that does not think the Jim Crow laws were bad. For the latest breaking news and updates in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area, see. Leadership of both parties want their constituents to fight one another by exaggerating the differences rather than pointing out similarities. Once again, legislating from the bench sounds good to someone who wants to do drugs w/o worry for the laws and a sympathetic judge is exactly the cure. The $100,000 bond is the amount Savit previously sought for Le-Nguyen. 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. 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. GARBUKAS ALBERT Age 70, October 7, 1001 of Port Richie, Florida, formerly of Detroit Beloved husband of Mary Ann. 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. "I've been practicing law for 18 years and I've spent those 18 years pursuing justice for my clients in the court. National issues like abortion and gay marriage are going to be adjudicated at a level far beyond our county. I believe in fiscal responsibility, but I strongly support gay rights. GIS / Parcel Search. 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. Fink is a Republican and he will promote the Republican agenda, end of story. I worked for the 15th District Court in Ann Arbor for 15 years, a number of those years when district court offices were housed in the Washtenaw County Building alongside circuit court offices and I know several of the people who are running for this circuit judge position. As with any other profession, not all of those in the legal profession have the same personal characteristics or levels of integrity. 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. For the latest breaking news and updates in Ann Arbor and the surrounding area, see. 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. But, you go ahead and vote for the pro-choice, anti-gun, pro-TARP, Wall Street supported cap and trade insurance mandating RINO, Blackie. Washtenaw County Democratic Party, please slap yourself in the face repeatedly. Under Michigan law, a minor who wants to get an abortion must have the permission of a parent or legal guardian. This directory includes comprehensive contact information for courts, state and local government, and lawyer associations all in one regularly updated place. This is that simple. 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 consistent since day one that I agree with the premise on reform around bail., that your ability to pay or not to pay a dollar amount shouldn't be the determining factor on whether you stay incarcerated through the adjudication process," Clayton said. I cannot understand why Jim Fink's political leanings are relevant in this article while Connors gets a free pass. But we made the requests that we did and I think that the gravity of the charges that we saw fit to file reflected why we were seeking that bond., Police investigating armed robbery outside Ypsilanti burger restaurant, Michigan TikTokers failed sex fetish stunt requires fire department rescue, Ann Arbor-area leaders want to make racial equity a focus with human services funding, Ann Arbor to plant 1,300 new trees after Brood X cicada emergence, Oversight commission calls for limiting police presence at Ann Arbor Art Fair. 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. 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? All Rights Reserved. Fink, one four attorneys competing for an open Circuit Court judge seat, was asked to explain his Republican leanings, while the three other candidates made it known they're Democrats. "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. If Barack Obama showed up to a Tea Party or GOP event, how do you think he'd be greeted? 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! I thought Connors has been on the circuit court for 15 years? 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! Timothy Connors has not faced a contested election other than a write-in candidate in 2006 as set forth in www.a2buzz.org "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. Honesty is not an option for the incumbent is it? His pro-gun or anti-gun positions? The State Bar of Michigan reviews the Resource Directory annually, but can update information anytime. His wife, Margaret, finished a diappointing distant third place in a 2008 judicial primary. "Chris Easthope, Jan Bobrin and Rolland Sizemore all appear as endorsers on the campaign website for JIm Fink." I can't imagine a better candidate than someone who has been successful at upholding the law both in practice as a sheriffs deputy but also as an attorney. So you will vote for the RINO? Care to expound on how many lost? All rights reserved (About Us). @Joe: Oh, no! No. Interesting how all the voices against Tom Wieder do not challenge his facts. Six months ago Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit there vowed to reform the bail system - doing away with cash bonds in most situations. A Republican judge will lobby for Republican laws just as a Democratic judge will lobby for Democratic ones. Vote for Michael Woodyard in the other race, he is running against incumbent Tim Connors, another APPOINTEE. @ Gary Hann, you have confused Jim Fink with another attorney. 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. You actually bought the "private sector economy is doing fine" line? Our nation and legal system were founded on separation of church and state. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. Also, how was "BHO" not a good community organizer? Their paternal grandfather practiced law in Washtenaw County, Michigan and was a district court judge. 4133 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48108. 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. 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. Prosecutor Savit claims they asked for a $100,000 cash bond. 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. You seem to be a man of honesty, wisdom, courage and conviction. Ann Arbor attorney and former Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office deputy Jim Fink announced his candidacy for Washtenaw County Circuit Court judge Tuesday. The fact of this donation is verified by Federal Election Commission records downloadable at www.newsmeat.com 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. You will Never and I mean Never be my attorney. Hiring began after 9/11. 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. Party Name Time Hearing Info Case Number CTN . 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. Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Burton-Harris were ceremonially sworn into office by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack at the University of Michigan Law Quad courtyard in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021.Ryan Stanton | The Ann Arbor News. Nobody who really knows Jim Fink would believe such slander. If elected, and I hope that he is, he will serve Washtenaw County residents well. 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). NEW! Fink seems to understand that. It is so you. To sum up, she has all the qualities to judge with kindness, fairness but with firmness. So challenging a law because of personal beliefs is what changed these and other bad laws! And Fink is the only candidate to repeatedly state that the law takes precedent over a judge's personal beliefs? "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." Real diversity of thought , is not allowed in liberal circles. Your request can be mailed or faxed to: Attention: Court Recorder14A-1 District Court4133 Washtenaw AvenueP.O. Please call our office(s) to get learn how we are engaging with current clients and new at this time. And the three democrat candidates knew nothing of the attack flyer. Many in this town would say all the laws against the use of drugs are bad. 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. The other candidates expressed there views and would support the views of the the democratic party. I also am an attorney. 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. Both Republican and Democrat campaign coordinators agree that one reason winning the Presidency is so important is that the President appoints federal judges. Ann Arbor Womens City Club, 1U0 Washtenaw. Two slots, four candidates = Democrat vote split three ways with odd man out. I vote Democrat more often than I vote Republican. Fink & Fink, PLLC. 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. Online Forms & Permits. Judge Barr was elected to the bench in November 2022. 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. 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. I don't know about Jim fink, but I don't think your recommendion carries a lot of weight. He joined 14A in 2018. Kuhnke has been on the Ann Arbor Zoning Board of Appeals for 12 years and is president of the Washtenaw Trial Lawyers Association. "The only reason the country is falling apart"? It really is surprising the that the two big issues for Jim Fink is Abortion and Gay rights? "A judge should not be political.". He lives in the same neighborhood where his father opened a law office in the 1950s and where he and his wife raised their six kids. Why not? If you want proof of that, read the Gore V Bush decision of the SCOTUS. The prosecutors office filed a motion to modify the bond after the suspect was released. Kuhnke, McClure and Washington all said they're pro-choice. Judges who legislate from the bench are dangerous. Chief justice Young has been telling us for years that they will enforce the law as written. Fink comes from a family of judges his father, Robert Fink, and brother, Karl Fink, served as Washtenaw County judges, according to the statement. You wrote about valuing civil rights. What is Mr. Fink's view on drunk driving and taking County vehicles? I think its rather ironic to accuse Mr. Fink or any of our judges of selling out to the highest bidder when in actuality they have rather sold themselves to the lowest bidders, the public. Le-Nguyen told the magistrate the boy hes accused of shooting is a stranger to him. 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. 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. Nobody writing positively about Mr. Fink has answered these questions. Fink has served on the Dawn Farm Board of Trustees, the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board and the Hope Clinic One Hope capital campaign committee, according to the statement. IMHO, it's disingenuous to say the Supreme Court Justices were non-partisan. Do you like his support for gay rights? Roman Gribbs, the Wayne County Sheriff, was a judge before and after his tenure as sheriff. "No terrorist attacks in the US". View Karl A. Barr's full biography. 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. Last time I looked, Bill Ayers wasn't running for a judgeship here in Washtenaw county. Requests should be faxed to the 14A-1 Clerks office at 734-973-4693. Do you have a question that has been niggling at you, something you havent seen before, or a hypothetical fact pattern with some twists and turns? Mr RINO made 6 million in 2009, $20 million in 2010 And you can vote for the one selling America down the drainthe one who is making America into a wimp of a nation. If that was ever what was needed, that time has passed. His father, Robert Fink, and brother, Karl Fink, served as Washtenaw County judges. There are attorneys and, unfortunately, judges at all points on the spectrum. At least Mr Fink is honest which the current administration can not claim to be. The candidates running for the six-year . Mr. Fink has my vote and I'm a democrat. A local judge should know the law and demonstrate a high degree of integrity. Thank you! Ann Arbor Attorney Announces Candidacy for Circuit Judge . 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. 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. Fink comes from a family of judges his father, Robert Fink, and brother, Karl Fink, served as Washtenaw County judges, according to the statement. 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. Michigan Man: http://arborwiki.org/city/Albert_Howard. 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. Magistrate Cameron covers our Chelsea traffic docket as Friday afternoon arraignments. He is about integrity, period. All rights reserved (About Us). [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 You have absolutely no clue what socialism is. Interpretation of law is subjective but the values and morals that affect that interpretation is objective. I admired the way she handled my case. Not generalities and platitudes, policies. 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. My 20 cents. For a one party town, Ann Arbor has nothing on Havana. Fink was appointed to the court by Gov. Oil/gas production at near record highs. The new judge may well decide some of these cases, and the law doesn't have any clear guidelines. Mariah and Naomis father, Karl Fink was a district and circuit court judge in Washtenaw County and still practices law in Ann Arbor, with their brother Joshua. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/06/22/activists-photographed-flipping-bird-to-reagan-portrait-at-white-house/?test=latestnews - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. "I truly believe your shot is at the trial court level to get justice or not. One of the mothers was an egg donor and the other mother carried the child to birth, but only the mother who carried the child is on the birth certificate. Requests for a two week adjournment can be made by stipulation and order for adjournment. It's begging for summary justice. "The bottom line is this. Way too many liberal judges nowadays. Ryan Le-Nguyen, upper right, appears before Magistrate Elisha Fink on June 7, 2021, along with his defense attorney, Joe Simon. Joe: Albert's comments are honorable, commendable and are worthy of serious consideration by readers of this medium. I am not watching anything. Housing starts up, exports up, manufacturing up, inflation steady (not the 10% we were told would come with the "Marxist") 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. Which judge you draw often determines the outcome. adn you don;t know how unethical taht would be? Just remember this as our debt grows, we increase the percentage of the population that is not working but receiving a handout, as well as our shrinking personal wealth. "Republican leanings" were outlawed around here decades ago. Most people can't afford the time or cost to appeal.". 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. How about his cap and trade positions, you have a multiple choices there. Sure, he said. Online Payment Options. 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 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. 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. That's SO arbitrary in practice. I would wholeheartedly support Jim in this endeavor, and wish him luck. Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. "I've been in private practice now for the past five years.". 2023 Washtenaw County Bar Association View Our DisclaimerLaw Firm Website Design by The Modern Firm, In regards to Covid-19, We are reviewing the best guidelines for our city and state for how. Ex-cops can be lawyers, but never judges. I have known James " A " Fink for a number of years. Fax . But that could mean anything, and places a burden on the appeals courts which we already can't afford. Shame on 'democrats' like Borbrin (with her own very checked past), and Sherriff Jerry Clayton for showing their true colors. 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). BHO has no idea how to run a country and he wasn't even a good community organizer. This helps claimants on both sides to settle their disputes. right on -- the double standard is sickening. The defendant is no longer free, and is already back in custody, according to the post. You must also file a judges copy electronically (PDF). Docket View the Docket / Calendar . 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. I hate to see people get hurt. February 9th, 2023 5:30pm . God bless Washtenaw County and Jim Fink. 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. "I want to bring that type of commitment to the bench," he said. Look beyond partisan nonsense you see on cable news shows. Fink worked for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office for two decades, including as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and commander, before becoming an attorney in 1998. Not all attorneys behave with integrity. The roads and freeways in metropolitan Detroit comprise the main thoroughfares in the region. His father, Arnold Daniel, spent hours on the phone Tuesday with officials"I'm trying to figure out he got a bond so low for trying to kill my kid," Daniel said.Le-Nguyen walked out of jail given a $10,000 cash bond by Magistrate Elisha Fink with no tether - just an order to stay away from his house. 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. He is an independent PERSON! If he was appointed, then the appointment expired long ago and he retained his seat by the peoples' favor. That is laughable. Box 8645 Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645 Fax: 734-484-4693 Filing a Motion If you need to file a motion, you must file the motion with the 14A-1 Clerk's office in person or by fax to 734-973-4693. THIS is why I would NEVER vote for man like Fink, Of course, YOU are free to run and be humiliatied in public. interest rates at record lows, along with federal tax burdens Week of 02-27-2023. You are citing to things that were in the US Constitution at one time. Had you even heard of community organizers prior to the 2008 elections? Someone else tried to make it an issue for Mr. Fink. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. That person would be Mr. Fink. Police agencies do not have authority to set bond, the statement continued. Romney is not a conservative he is at best a moderate who has shown that as a Chief Executive his governing policy will be more liberal than conservative. It will be decided in November. Election results and vote counts for candidates for office, ballot questions, and party enrollment and voter registration and turnout statistics. Savits office generally opposes the practice of cash bail, a system under which defendants are required to pay money to be released from jail pending trial. It is then the prosecutors job to advocate on behalf of the people, the defenses job to advocate for their client and the magistrates job to make the bond decision, the sheriffs office 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. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. accused shooter of a 6-year-old boy in Ypsilanti Township. His office looks for the easiest way to not go to trial, even if there is no justice done for the victim. 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. It is because they know he will support their agenda. So he interprets the law based on the information there rather than adding information to it? Le-Nguyens Ann Arbor-based attorney Joe Simon declined to comment Thursday. The motion was granted Thursday, June 10, Savits office wrote in a Facebook post. The only reason the country is falling apart, we agree on this, is because some people only vote on party lines and vote people like BHO into office. What is in this discussion that makes me think many posts are not typical of people who will vote in the August primary and then the judicial election in November? "Country falling apart" was a judge for the Twenty-Second Circuit Court of Michigan in Washtenaw County. Some yell at their client outside the court room for causing them to loose their case. Washington Post Factchecker calls this one dubious. To listen to Mitt one would think we lived in Russia circa 1949. He is known amongst staff for his courteous and respectful demeanor to all; staff members, judges, AND people across the podium from him. I will be consider when I vote. 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. "Same-sex adoptions are not currently allowed by court rule, I believe," Fink said. It's a great occupation, it's one that I love, it's one that I feel very passionately about.". "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" It's supposed to be a democracy. 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. If you can cite some that would be cool, because I cannot find any specific policies that "Romney says he will implement. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The bond form the prosecutors office submitted stated Le-Nguyen has no criminal record or assault history and it was unknown if he made any threats. 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. Fink ran for re-election for judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona.