2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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Ariel is from Royal Oak, Michigan. He attended Harrison High School. He has a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He lives with his wife and four children in West Bloomfield.

Committee to Elect Ariel Drissman for Oakland County Probate Judge

Ariel Drissman has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Wayne State University and a law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He is a married father of four.

Ariel is an estate planning and probate attorney. He has been a licensed Michigan attorney since 2014.

Ariel is a solo practitioner in estate planning and probate law.

Has over a decade of experience in estate planning and probate.

- Has over a decade of experience in estate planning and probate.

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Believes judges must manage cases with respect for due process and legal clarity.

- Believes judges must manage cases with respect for due process and legal clarity.

Judicial Administration

Said, "My approach is grounded in fairness, clarity, dignity, and access to justice. I believe the court system should be understandable to the people it serves, respectful of families and individuals, and firmly committed to following the law without politics or ideology influencing outcomes."

Believes the court system should be understandable to the people it serves, respectful of families and individuals, and committed to following the law without politics or ideology influencing outcomes.

- Believes the court system should be understandable to the people it serves, respectful of families and individuals, and committed to following the law without politics or ideology influencing outcomes.

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As of May 1, 2026, Ariel Drissman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Elisabeth Dery is from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Maryland and a law degree from Cooley Law School. She and her wife, Faith Gaudaen, live in Royal Oak.

Clarkston lawyer seeks an opening on Oakland County Probate bench

Elisabeth Dery is from St. Clair Shores, Michigan. She earned her bachelor 's degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Maryland and her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She and her wife, Faith Gaudaen, live in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Elisabeth is an attorney and a part owner of Yun, Dery & Morgan, P.C. She previously worked as an associate attorney and paralegal at Kemp Klein Law Firm in Troy, MI. 

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Elisabeth is an attorney and a part-owner of Yun, Dery & Morgan, P.C. She previously worked as an associate attorney and paralegal at Kemp Klein Law Firm, an emergency veterinary technician at the Animal Emergency Center, Metropolitan Animal Emergency Clinic, and The Animal Place Veterinary Hospital, and a store manager at Caribou Coffee. 

Elisabeth Dery is currently a partner at the Clarkston law firm of Yun Dery & Morgan. She is managing a 16-member legal team dedicated to helping probate clients. Dery is running for an open seat on the Oakland County Probate Court.

Elisabeth's campaign for Oakland County Probate judge is her first run for public office. 

As an attorney at Yun, Dery and Morgan, and previously at Kemp Klein Law Firm, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in estate planning, government benefits, and professional fiduciary.

As a paralegal, researched and drafted legal documents, organized court filings, and maintained information on the status and deadlines of ongoing cases.

- As an attorney at Yun, Dery and Morgan, and previously at Kemp Klein Law Firm, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in estate planning, government benefits, and professional fiduciary.
- As a paralegal, researched and drafted legal documents, organized court filings, and maintained information on the status and deadlines of ongoing cases.

As of May 1, 2026, Elisabeth Dery’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Volunteers legal support for low-income residents through Common Ground for over 4 years.

Volunteers by providing legal support for low-income residents through Common Ground for over 4 years.

- Volunteers by providing legal support for low-income residents through Common Ground for over 4 years.

Elisabeth Dery

Elisabeth Dery is from St. Clair Shores, Michigan. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Maryland and a law degree from Cooley Law School. She and her wife, Faith Gaudaen, live in Royal Oak.

Elisabeth is an attorney and part owner of Yun, Dery & Morgan, P.C. She previously worked as a paralegal and associate attorney at Kemp Klein.

Elisabeth Dery is currently an attorney at Dery & Morgan. She has experience in probate law.

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Co-authored legal articles supporting second-parent adoption and LGBTQ+ families post-DOMA, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity.

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Jessica Ann Hallmark earned her bachelor's degree in English and communications from the University of Michigan and her law degree from Wayne State University Law School. 

Jessica is an attorney. She works at Adkison, Need, Allen & Rentrop PLLC, where she has been since April 2017. She previously worked as a law clerk for the Chief Judge of the Oakland County Circuit Court, served as a law clerk for Judge Wendy Potts of the Oakland County Circuit Court, and spent seven years at Banas and Associates PLLC, a Birmingham-based boutique law firm specializing in real estate and business law.

Jessica A. Hallmark | Adkison, Need, Allen, & Rentrop, PLLC

Jessica currently works as an attorney at Adkison Need Allen and Rentrop PLLC. She previously worked as an attorney at Banas and Associates PLLC and a judicial law clerk with the Chief Judge of the Oakland County Circuit Court, Wendy Potts. 

Jessica's campaign for Oakland County, Michigan, probate court judge, is her first run for public office. 

As an attorney at Adkison Need Allen and Rentrop PLLC, and previously at Banas and Associates PLLC, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients.

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 an attorney at Adkison Need Allen and Rentrop PLLC, and previously at Banas and Associates PLLC, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients.
- 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 1, 2026, Jessica Ann Hallmark’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Jessica Ann Hallmark

Has 20 years of experience in legal analysis, decision-making, and client advocacy, focusing on real estate and business transactions.

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Sheila Calvary Worthy-Williams currently operates the Law Office of Sheila C. Worthy-Williams PC, a solo private practice in Southfield, Michigan. 

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Sheila's campaign for Oakland County Probate Court Judge is her first run for public office.


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As a private practice attorney at the Law Office of Sheila C. Worthy-Williams PC since approximately 2006, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients in traffic and general practice matters.

- As a private practice attorney at the Law Office of Sheila C. Worthy-Williams PC since approximately 2006, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients in traffic and general practice matters.

As of May 1, 2026, Sheila Calvary Worthy-Williams did not have a website or any information online.

Sheila Calvary Worthy-Williams

As of May 1, 2026, Sheila Calvary Worthy-Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- A probate court judge is an elected judicial official who serves in Michigan’s probate court system, which handles legal matters involving estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and certain family and mental health proceedings.
- Michigan probate 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 the county, and under 70 years old at the time of election or appointment.
- The salary of a Michigan probate court judge is approximately $183,000 per year.

A judge who handles wills, estates, guardianships, and family protection cases.

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