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Genevieve L. Taylor earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Michigan at Dearborn and a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She is a mother.

Genevieve is a magistrate at the 40th District Court. She works at the court. She previously worked in private legal practice focusing on indigent defense, ensuring constitutional protections, and equal access to justice, and handled civil, probate, juvenile, and family law matters. She also interned at the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office and worked as a Table Games Supervisor at MGM Grand Casino during law school.

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Genevieve is a Magistrate Judge. She previously worked in private legal practice, including as a solo practitioner. She also interned at the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.

Genevieve L. Taylor is currently an elected trustee of the Lakeview School District and serves by appointment as a magistrate on the 40th District Court.

Genevieve is currently an elected trustee of the Lakeview School District.

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As a magistrate court judge for the 40th Judicial Court for over four years, she holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.

As a solo practitioner for four years, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense.

- As a magistrate court judge for the 40th Judicial Court for over four years, she holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.
- As a solo practitioner for four years, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense.

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As of June 23, 2026, Genevieve L. Taylor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Committed to innovative approaches in the justice system that reduce recidivism and restore lives, while upholding the law firmly and smartly to enhance community safety and health.

Believes that judges must act with transparency and unwavering ethics to maintain public confidence in the legal system.

Commits to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring every individual is treated with respect, dignity, and impartiality.

Supports upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring every individual is treated with respect, dignity, and impartiality.

- Committed to innovative approaches in the justice system that reduce recidivism and restore lives, while upholding the law firmly and smartly to enhance community safety and health.
- Believes that judges must act with transparency and unwavering ethics to maintain public confidence in the legal system.
- Supports upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring every individual is treated with respect, dignity, and impartiality.

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Involved in local veteran outreach initiatives to support the community.

Involved in local veteran outreach initiatives.

Participates in community service by organizing Community Expungement Legal Aid Clinics.

Genevieve L. Taylor is involved with the Human Rights Campaign.

- Supports the Macomb Animal Shelter.
- Involved in local veteran outreach initiatives.
- Participates in community service by organizing Community Expungement Legal Aid Clinics.
- Involved with the Human Rights Campaign.
- Supports the PBS Foundation.

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James Spagnuolo has a bachelor 27s degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from Wayne State University Law School. He and his wife, Kelly, have three children. They live in Clinton Township.

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James Spagnuolo has a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from Wayne State University Law School. He is a married father of three.

James is an attorney at J. Spagnuolo & Associates, P.C. He previously worked as a partner at several law firms. Before becoming an attorney, he served in the United States Marine Corps. 

James is the founder and attorney for a law firm. He previously served in the United States Marine Corps. 

As a legal attorney at Macomb Law Group, he researches, drafts, and files legal documents and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury law.

- As a legal attorney at Macomb Law Group, he researches, drafts, and files legal documents and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury law.

Believes in moving cases efficiently to avoid unnecessary delays, which "increase stress and costs."

Believes in maintaining discipline and order in the courtroom.

Wants to maintain discipline and order in the courtroom.

- Believes in moving cases efficiently to avoid unnecessary delays, which "increase stress and costs."
- Wants to maintain discipline and order in the courtroom.

Said, "Jim will be a rule-of-law judge: guided by the Constitution, the statutes enacted by the people’s representatives, and binding precedent—not politics and not personal agendas."

Promises to be a "rule-of-law judge: guided by the Constitution, the statutes enacted by the people’s representatives, and binding precedent—not politics and not personal agendas."

Said, "Apply the law fairly and consistently. Every person deserves equal treatment and the same rules in the same courtroom."

Thinks every person deserves equal treatment and the same rules in the same courtroom."

Believes in listening before ruling, saying "People must feel heard, even when the outcome is difficult."

Believes in listening before ruling because "people must feel heard, even when the outcome is difficult."

- Promises to be a "rule-of-law judge: guided by the Constitution, the statutes enacted by the people’s representatives, and binding precedent—not politics and not personal agendas."
- Thinks every person deserves equal treatment and the same rules in the same courtroom."
- Believes in listening before ruling because "people must feel heard, even when the outcome is difficult."
- Supports following legal precedent.

As of June 23, 2026, James L. Spagnuolo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Jeremy works in the Circuit Court as an assigned prosecutor to Judges Yokich and Dennings. He previously worked as a general practitioner, in bankruptcy law, and at his own firm, Second Chance Legal Services. He also worked as an associate attorney. 

Jeremy F. Fisher's campaign for Michigan Circuit Court Judge, District 16, is his first run for public office.

As the assigned prosecutor in the circuit court, he handles complex custody, parenting time, and support issues, assists with felony prosecutions for non-compliance with child support orders, and is involved in the Child Support Specialty Court, which he proposed and helped develop.

As the assigned prosecutor in the circuit court, handles custody, parenting time, and support issues, assists with felony prosecutions for non-compliance with child support orders, and is involved in the Child Support Specialty Court.

As an associate attorney for a labor and employment law firm, worked on multi-million-dollar civil litigation and workplace-related cases, representing several labor unions in state and administrative court hearings.

As an attorney at Second Chance Legal Services, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in bankruptcy law.

- As the assigned prosecutor in the circuit court, handles custody, parenting time, and support issues, assists with felony prosecutions for non-compliance with child support orders, and is involved in the Child Support Specialty Court.
- As an associate attorney for a labor and employment law firm, worked on multi-million-dollar civil litigation and workplace-related cases, representing several labor unions in state and administrative court hearings.
- As an attorney at Second Chance Legal Services, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in bankruptcy law.

Believes in providing more intensive supervision under HYTA, including mentorship, counseling, and a path to employment through partnerships with local organizations.

Believes in providing more intensive supervision under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA), including mentorship, counseling, and a path to employment through partnerships with local organizations.

Wants to launch a Youthful Offender Specialty Court in Macomb County.

Proposed the Child Support Specialty Court.

Believes that strong labor unions are a key to as strong society and "understands the positive impact that labor unions can make if they are allowed to partner with [specialty courts]. "

- Believes in providing more intensive supervision under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA), including mentorship, counseling, and a path to employment through partnerships with local organizations.
- Wants to launch a Youthful Offender Specialty Court in Macomb County.
- Proposed the Child Support Specialty Court.
- Believes that strong labor unions are a key to as strong society and "understands the positive impact that labor unions can make if they are allowed to partner with [specialty courts]. "

Believes a person's life experience prior to the bench is necessary to create a well-balanced judge.

Believes in fairness, equity, and equality.

- Believes a person's life experience prior to the bench is necessary to create a well-balanced judge.
- Believes in fairness, equity, and equality.

As of June 23, 2026, Jeremy F. Fisher’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Served on the Zoning Board, on charitable boards, and as a youth flag football coach.

Serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the county and a volunteer election commissioner for the City of Warren.

- Served on the Zoning Board, on charitable boards, and as a youth flag football coach.
- Serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the county and a volunteer election commissioner for the City of Warren.

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Served on the Zoning Board, charitable boards, and as a youth flag football coach.

Mariell Lehman has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She lives in Macomb Township with her husband and two children.

Mariell Lehman has a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She lives in Macomb Township with her husband and two children.

Mariell is a trial attorney. She has practiced law for over 15 years, handling cases ranging from civil matters to serious felony offenses, including homicide and life-maximum cases. She previously worked as a clerk in the traffic and criminal divisions of the Macomb County Circuit Court while attending law school. 

Mariell is a trial attorney. She previously worked as a clerk in the traffic and criminal divisions of the Macomb County Circuit Court while attending law school. 

Mariell has practiced law for over 15 years as a trial attorney across Macomb County and Southeast Michigan.

As a trial attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, ranging from civil matters to felony offenses such as homicide and life0maximum cases.

- As a trial attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, ranging from civil matters to felony offenses such as homicide and life0maximum cases.

As of June 23, 2026, Mariell Lehman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to safeguard the community and deliver justice for victims.

Aims to be honest, trustworthy, and respectful.

Believes in preparation, impartiality, and experience.

- Believes in the fight to a fair trial.
- Wants to safeguard the community and deliver justice for victims.
- Aims to be honest, trustworthy, and respectful.
- Believes in preparation, impartiality, and experience.

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Served as President of the Macomb Community Drug Courts and volunteered with numerous community organizations.

- Served as President of the Macomb Community Drug Courts and volunteered with numerous community organizations.

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Has practiced in every Macomb County courthouse and understands the importance of a judge's role to victims, defendants, and the community.

- A circuit court judge is an elected judicial official who serves in Michigan’s circuit court system, the state’s trial court of general jurisdiction.
- Circuit courts handle major legal matters, including felony criminal cases, large civil lawsuits, family law matters, juvenile cases, and appeals from lower courts and some administrative agencies.
- Michigan circuit court judges are elected in nonpartisan elections and may also be appointed to fill vacancies.
- Judges serve six-year terms and may run for reelection.
- Candidates must be licensed attorneys authorized to practice law in Michigan, admitted to practice for at least five years, qualified electors within the judicial circuit, and under 70 years old at the time of election or appointment.
- The salary of a Michigan circuit court judge is approximately $183,000 per year.

A judge who handles major criminal, civil, and family court cases.

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