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. 

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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.

Legal Experience

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.

Judicial Administration

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.

Judicial Philosophy

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- 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.