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Sarah earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree (J.D.) from Wayne State University Law School.

Sarah is a judge for the 37th Circuit Court in Michigan, where she has been since January 2015. She previously served as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Calhoun County from 2001 to 2014, as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Muskegon County from 2000 to 2001, and as an adjunct instructor teaching criminal justice at Kellogg Community College.

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Sarah previously served as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Calhoun County from 2001 to 2014, as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Muskegon County from 2000 to 2001, and as an adjunct instructor teaching criminal justice at Kellogg Community College.

Sarah Lincoln is currently a judge for Michigan's 37th Circuit Court. She was first elected in 2014 and has served two terms.

Michigan Supreme Court reappoints three Calhoun County judges

Sarah Lincoln takes oath as circuit judge - Battle Creek Enquirer

As an assistant prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

As a state circuit court judge, oversees civil cases involving disputes with alleged damages over $5,000, the prosecution of criminal offenses and felonies, the administration of divorce, parental rights, adoption, and domestic abuse proceedings, hears applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As an assistant prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.
- As a state circuit court judge, oversees civil cases involving disputes with alleged damages over $5,000, the prosecution of criminal offenses and felonies, the administration of divorce, parental rights, adoption, and domestic abuse proceedings, hears applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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Served as assistant prosecuting attorney for 1 year.

Admitted to practice law in Michigan state courts since November 2000.

Served as assistant county prosecutor for 13 years.

- 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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