February 02, 2007
February 2, 2007
LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the appointment of William J. Richards as judge of the 46th District Court, serving parts of Oakland County including Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Franklin Village, Bingham Farms, and Southfield Township.
Prior to his appointment, Richards, of Beverly Hills, served as senior policy advisor to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, as well as an adjunct professor for Cooley Law School. He served as deputy attorney general for the Michigan Department of Attorney General from 1999 to 2002, and as an assistant U.S. attorney from 1989 to 1998. In addition, Mr. Richards served on the Oakland-Livingston Legal Aid Board of Trustees and has been a member of First Congregational Church in Royal Oak for more than 20 years.
Mr. Richards earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan.
Mr. Richards is appointed for a term expiring January 1, 2009. He replaces the Honorable Stephen Cooper who has resigned.
This appointment is not subject to disapproval by the Michigan Senate.
