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Andrew Lievense earned his bachelor's degree in politics and government and Spanish from Ohio Wesleyan University and his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. He lives with his family in Northville, Michigan.

Andrew is a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Whitmer names Andrew Lievense to Court of Appeals First District

Andrew previously worked as an assistant U.S. attorney in Detroit, an associate at Honigan, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn, and a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn.

Andrew is currently a judge on the Michigan 1st District Court of Appeals. He was appointed to the court in March 2026 and his current term ends in January 2027.

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Andrew is currently a judge on the Michigan 1st District Court of Appeals. He was appointed to the court in March 2026.

As an assistant United States attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under federal law, acted as a legal advisor and counsel to federal agencies and officials, and presented evidence and information in federal court and before jury trials.

As an assistant United States attorney for 15 years, prosecuted federal criminal cases on behalf of the U.S. attorney’s office, mentored and supervised clerical staff and attorneys, advised state and federal law enforcement agents during investigations, and presented cases to grand juries.

As an assistant United States attorney for 15 years, served in the Civil Division's Defensive Litigation Unit and several units in the Criminal Division, specializing in prosecuting prescription drug diversion and health care fraud offenses.

As a legal associate at Honigan, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn for four years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in commercial litigation.

As a judicial clerk for one year, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

- As an assistant United States attorney for 15 years, prosecuted federal criminal cases on behalf of the U.S. attorney’s office, mentored and supervised clerical staff and attorneys, advised state and federal law enforcement agents during investigations, and presented cases to grand juries.
- As an assistant United States attorney for 15 years, served in the Civil Division's Defensive Litigation Unit and several units in the Criminal Division, specializing in prosecuting prescription drug diversion and health care fraud offenses.
- As a legal associate at Honigan, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn for four years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in commercial litigation.
- As a judicial clerk for one year, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

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As of May 6, 2026, Andrew Lievense did not have a website or any information online.

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Volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Detroit.

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Andrew Lievense

Andrew is a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals. He previously worked as an assistant U.S. attorney in Detroit, an associate at Honigan, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn, and a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn.

- As an assistant United States attorney, prosecuted federal criminal cases on behalf of the U.S. attorney’s office, mentored and supervised clerical staff and attorneys, advised state and federal law enforcement agents during investigations, and presented cases to grand juries.
- As an assistant United States attorney, served in the Civil Division's Defensive Litigation Unit and several units in the Criminal Division, specializing in prosecuting prescription drug diversion and health care fraud offenses.
- As a legal associate at Honigan, Miller, Schwartz and Cohn, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in commercial litigation.
- As a judicial clerk, researched legal theories and precedents, drafted court memos and judicial opinions, and reviewed the findings and citations of the court’s opinions.

As of May 6, 2026, Andrew Lievense’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- A court of appeals judge is an elected judicial official who serves on the Michigan Court of Appeals, the state’s intermediate appellate court.
- The Court of Appeals reviews decisions made by lower courts and administrative agencies to determine whether legal errors occurred during the original proceedings.
- Most appeals are decided by panels of three judges, who issue written opinions explaining the court’s decision and interpretation of the law.
- Court of appeals 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, and under 70 years old at the time of election or appointment.
- The salary of a Michigan Court of Appeals judge is approximately $192,000 per year.

A judge who reviews appeals from lower court decisions.

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