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Daniel is originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Swarthmore College, and law degree from Yale Law School.

Daniel is a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals. He previously worked as the Legal Director at the ACLU of Michigan.

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Daniel previously worked as a Legal Director, Deputy Legal Director, and Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Michigan, a judicial clerk for the U.S. District Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, and a Staff Investigator for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia.als. He previously worked as the Legal Director at the ACLU of Michigan.

Daniel Korobkin currently serves as the Court of Appeals Judge for Michigan, District 3. He was first appointed in 2025 and is serving his first term.

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As legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, oversaw all ACLU of Michigan litigation, managed the ACLU of Michigan legal staff, and provided legal counsel on issues involving civil liberties and civil rights.

As a state court of appeals judge for 1 year, 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 legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, oversaw all ACLU of Michigan litigation, managed the ACLU of Michigan legal staff, and provided legal counsel on issues involving civil liberties and civil rights.
- As a state court of appeals judge for 1 year, 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.

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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.