Christopher Murray has a bachelor's degree from Hillsdale College and a law degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Catholic Lawyers' Society.

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Christopher Murray has a bachelor's degree from Hillsdale College and a law degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. 

Christopher is a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals. He has been on the bench since 2002. He previously served as a judge for the Wayne County Circuit Court from 2000 to 2002. Before taking the bench, he worked as an attorney for Keller, Thoma, P.C. in Detroit from 1990 to 1995 and again from 1997 to 2000. He also served as deputy legal counsel for Governor John Engler from 1995 to 1997.

Christopher previously served as a judge for the Wayne County Circuit Court from 2000 to 2002. Before taking the bench, he worked as an attorney for Keller, Thoma, P.C. in Detroit from 1990 to 1995 and again from 1997 to 2000. He also served as deputy legal counsel for Governor John Engler from 1995 to 1997.

Christopher is currently a judge on the Michigan 1st District Court of Appeals. He has served on the court since 2002. He also serves as a judge on the Michigan Court of Claims.

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Served as a member of the Board of Advisors for the Michigan Lawyers Division of the Federalist Society.

As a state court of appeals judge for 24 years, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As a court of claims judge, oversaw all cases involving civil claims against the state, its agencies, or any other public entity connected to the state government.

As a state circuit court judge for 2 years, oversaw 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, heard applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- Served as a member of the Board of Advisors for the Michigan Lawyers Division of the Federalist Society.
- As a state court of appeals judge for 24 years, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As a court of claims judge, oversaw all cases involving civil claims against the state, its agencies, or any other public entity connected to the state government.
- As a state circuit court judge for 2 years, oversaw 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, heard applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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

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He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Catholic Lawyers' Society.

- He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Catholic Lawyers' Society.

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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.