June 30, 2003
June 30, 2003
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the appointment of Edward Ewell, Jr. as Judge of the Circuit Court for the 3rd Judicial Circuit.
“Edward will be an unwavering honest judge for the people of Michigan,” Granholm said. “He has a great love for the law, and I know he will serve the court and the citizens with a great amount of dignity and integrity.”
Ewell, of Detroit, most recently served as Interim Deputy Corporation Counsel for Wayne County where he worked in numerous legal areas including health, community justice, negligence, tax litigation, public services, environment, employment, and municipal matters.
Previously, Ewell served as Assistant U.S. Attorney in the United States Attorney’s Office in Detroit. He served in both the civil and criminal divisions during his tenure. Ewell also clerked for Judge Damon Keith in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.
Ewell earned his law degree from Wayne State University and holds a bachelor’s of arts degree from the University of Michigan.
He replaces Judge George W. Crockett, III who retired. Ewell’s term, effective August 11, 2003, will expire January 1, 2005.
