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Lisa Marie Neilson earned her bachelor's degree from Madonna University, her master's degree in social work from the University of Michigan, and her law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. 

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Lisa currently works as a founding partner at Neilson Consulting. She previously worked as a managing partner at Lipson Neilson PC. 

Lisa Marie Neilson was appointed in 2019. She previously served as a judge on the Ingham County Circuit Court and as a magistrate in the 54A District Court.

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Lisa previously served as a probate judge for the Wayne County, Michigan, Third Circuit Court. She served four terms from 2012 to 2022. She previously ran for Michigan's 2nd District Court of Appeals but was disqualified. 

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As a managing partner at Lipson Neilson PC, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.

As a probate court judge, administered the wills and estates of deceased persons, appointed guardians to incapacitated adults and minors, committed individuals for involuntary treatment of addiction to drugs or alcohol and mental illness, issued marriage licenses, and oversaw certain cases dealing with criminal conduct.

- As a managing partner at Lipson Neilson PC, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.
- As a probate court judge, administered the wills and estates of deceased persons, appointed guardians to incapacitated adults and minors, committed individuals for involuntary treatment of addiction to drugs or alcohol and mental illness, issued marriage licenses, and oversaw certain cases dealing with criminal conduct.

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As of May 1, 2026, Lisa Marie Neilson did not have a website or any information online.

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Is the founder of Neilson Consulting, which offers supervision to graduate social work interns.

- Is the founder of Neilson Consulting, which offers supervision to graduate social work interns.

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As of May 1, 2026, Lisa Marie Neilson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Lisa is an attorney and a judge. She is currently of counsel at Lipson Neilson, where she also serves as the director of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the family law department. She previously served as a judge on the Ingham County Circuit Court and as a magistrate in the 54A District Court. She has also worked as an attorney in private practice and as an assistant prosecutor in Ingham County. Lisa is also the founder of Neilson Consulting, where she offers holistic and multi-specialty professional services. She is a certified mediator and arbitrator for family law proceedings. 

Lisa is currently a judge on the 30th Circuit Court. She was appointed in 2019. She previously served as a judge on the Ingham County Circuit Court and as a magistrate in the 54A District Court. She has also worked as an attorney in private practice and as an assistant prosecutor in Ingham County. 

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As a private practice attorney, focused on family and probate law.

Nadine Renee Hatten lives in Lake Orion, Michigan. She earned her bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Michigan, her Master of Education and her law degree from Wayne State University, and her Master of Laws from California Western School of Law.

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Nadine is the owner of the Law Office of Nadine R Hatten, PLLC. She previously worked as the magistrate for Hazel Park, Michigan. 

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Nadine previously ran for Oakland County, Michigan, Circuit Judge in 2020, but did not win. 

As a magistrate court judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

- As a magistrate court judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

As of May 1, 2026, Nadine Renee Hatten did not have a website or any information online.

Nadine Renee Hatten

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Victoria King earned a bachelor's degree in history and classics from Hillsdale College, a master's degree in software engineering from Central Michigan University, and a law degree from Cooley Law School.

Victoria is a judicial staff attorney for the Oakland County Circuit Court, where she has worked for 14 years. She previously worked in private practice for two years. 

Victoria is a judicial staff attorney for the Oakland County Circuit Court. She previously worked as a senior counsel at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP, and as a law clerk at Collins Einhorn Farrell & Ulanoff, PC.

Victoria is currently a judicial staff attorney for the Oakland County Circuit Court. She has served in this role for 14 years. Victoria is also a licensed attorney with almost 20 years of experience.

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Victoria’s campaign for Circuit Court Judge in Michigan's 6th Judicial Circuit is her first run for public office.

Victoria King has 14 years of experience working inside the Circuit Court, advising judges on the law and understanding court functions and decision-making processes.

As a judicial staff attorney for Oakland County, researches legal issues, drafts judicial opinions, reviews motions, and advises judges on civil, criminal, and appellate matters.

- As a judicial staff attorney for Oakland County, researches legal issues, drafts judicial opinions, reviews motions, and advises judges on civil, criminal, and appellate matters.

Highlights courtroom efficiency and case management.

Emphasizes operational readiness for the court.

- Highlights courtroom efficiency and case management.
- Emphasizes operational readiness for the court.

Highlights careful application of the law in high-impact cases.

- Emphasizes impartiality and fairness.
- Highlights careful application of the law in high-impact cases.

As of May 1, 2026, Victoria King’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Treasurer and director, Oakland County Bar Association

Trustee and former president, Oakland County Bar Foundation

Former advisory member, State Bar of Michigan Character & Fitness Committee

- Treasurer and director, Oakland County Bar Association
- Trustee and former president, Oakland County Bar Foundation
- Former advisory member, State Bar of Michigan Character & Fitness Committee

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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.

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