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Gordon Gary Hosbein earned a bachelor's degree in communication from Oakland University and a law degree from WMU-Cooley Law School. He is a married father of three and a member of his local church.

Gordon is a district court judge. He works at the 5th District Court's Criminal Division in Berrien County, Michigan, where he has been since his appointment in August 2018. He previously worked for the Macomb County Prosecutor's office.

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He previously worked for the Macomb County Prosecutor's office.

Gordon is a district court judge at the 5th District Court's Criminal Division in Berrien County, Michigan, where he has been since his appointment in August 2018.

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As a state trial court judge, Hosbein oversees civil and criminal trials, exercises limited judicial authority in certain types of civil actions, and conducts preliminary examinations in criminal cases.

As a county prosecutor, he oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

- As a state trial court judge, Hosbein oversees civil and criminal trials, exercises limited judicial authority in certain types of civil actions, and conducts preliminary examinations in criminal cases.
- As a county prosecutor, he oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

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Volunteers in Berrien County as a member of the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Rotary Club and the Blossomtime festival committee.

- Volunteers in Berrien County as a member of the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Rotary Club and the Blossomtime festival committee.

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- A district court judge is an elected judicial official who serves in Michigan’s district court system, which handles many lower-level legal matters and preliminary criminal proceedings.
- District courts hear civil disputes involving claims up to $25,000, as well as landlord-tenant disputes, small claims cases, traffic violations, and civil infractions.
- District 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 their district, and under 70 years old at the time of election or appointment.
- The salary of a Michigan district court judge is approximately $181,000 per year.

A judge who handles local criminal, civil, and traffic cases.