Mark Boonstra is from Dexter, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from Michigan State University, a master's degree in applied economics, and a law degree from the University of Michigan. He is married to his wife, Martha Mary (Rabaut) Boonstra. 

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Mark is a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals.

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Mark previously worked as a a senior principal at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.. He also served as a law clerk to Judge Ralph Guy of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Mark is currently a judge for the 3rd District of the Michigan Court of Appeals. He was first appointed to the court in March 2012 and subsequently elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2014. His current term ends in 2027.

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As a senior principal attorney with the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC, oversaw key client relationships, pursued new clients, managed and mentored junior lawyers, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

- As a senior principal attorney with the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC, oversaw key client relationships, pursued new clients, managed and mentored junior lawyers, and provided legal counsel on behalf of clients.

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Judicial Administration

Proposed rule would require Michigan courts to respect preferred pronouns

Opposes the mandatory use of preferred personal pronouns in court cases, explicitly refusing to use they/them pronouns for a defendant in a December 2021 opinion and stating he declined "to join in the insanity that has apparently now reached the courts".

- Opposes the mandatory use of preferred personal pronouns in court cases, explicitly refusing to use they/them pronouns for a defendant in a December 2021 opinion and stating he declined "to join in the insanity that has apparently now reached the courts".

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Former chairman, Washtenaw County Republican Committee

- Former chairman, Washtenaw County Republican Committee

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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.