Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Bench

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 18, 2025

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Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Bench

LANSING, Mich. —Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Julienne Ferris to the Huron County Probate Court, where she will also serve as the 73-B District Court judge.

“I’m proud to appoint Julienne to the bench in Huron County,” said Governor Whitmer. “As a skilled legal professional with a commitment to Huron County, I am confident Julienne will serve the people of Michigan admirably and uphold the rule of law.”

Huron County Probate Court—73-B District Court 

Julienne Ferris, of Bad Axe, is a partner and attorney at Ferris, Schwedler & O’Mara, P.C. in Bad Axe, Michigan, where she specializes in family and probate law matters. Ferris previously served as an associate attorney at Deming, Parker, Hoffman, Campbell & Daly, LLC, in Atlanta, GA. Ferris is also a board member at Thumb Area Transit as well as a current member and the former president of the Huron County Bar Association.

Julienne Ferris holds a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law.  

"I would like to thank Governor Whitmer for appointing me Huron County Probate Judge,” said Ferris.   It will be my honor and privilege to serve the people of Huron County." 

This appointment will be made to fill a partial term, expiring January 1, 2027, following the resignation of Judge David Herrington. 

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