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April 30, 2019
April 30, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LANSING, Mich.- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Jacob Femminineo, Jr. to the 41B District Court in Macomb County.
“Jacob Femminineo is a qualified professional with a wealth of education and experience,” Whitmer said. “I have the full confidence that he will perform his responsibilities with thoroughness, dignity and respect for all.”
Jacob Femminineo, Jr. received his bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Administration from Wayne State University and Juris Doctor degree from the Detroit College of Law. Mr. Femminineo is the managing partner of Femminineo Attorneys, PLLC and an adjunct professor at Macomb Community College.
The appointment was made to fill a partial term, which expires at twelve noon on January 1, 2021, after Judge Linda Davis stepped down effective April 1, 2019. If Femminineo wishes to seek a full six-year term he would be required to run for reelection in November of 2020.
This appointment is not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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