Christopher P. Yates
| Christopher P. Yates | |
| Current Court Information: | |
| 17th Circuit Court, Michigan | |
| Title: | Judge |
| Service: | |
| Appointed by: | Gov. Jennifer Granholm |
| Active: | 2008-2019 |
| Preceded by: | Dennis Kolenda |
| Past post: | Partner, Yates, LaGrand & Denenfield |
| Personal History | |
| Bachelors: | Kalamazoo College |
| Law School: | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Candidate 2012: | |
| Candidate for: | 17th Circuit Court |
| State: | Michigan |
| Election information 2012: | |
| Incumbent: | Yes |
| Election date: | 11/6/2012 |
| Election vote: | 100% |
Christopher P. Yates is a judge of the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County, Michigan. He was appointed to this position by Governor Granholm on April 10, 2008 to replace former Judge Dennis Kolenda.[1] He was re-elected on November 4, 2008 to a partial term that ended on January 1, 2013.[2] His current term expires on January 1, 2013.
Education
Yates received his undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College in 1983 and his law degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1987.[1][3]
Legal career
Yates is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and Federal Public Defender for the Western District. He was the Chief Federal Public Defender prior to becoming a private practice lawyer in 2004. He first served with the firm of Willey, Chamberlain & Yates and later became a partner in the firm of Yates, LaGrand & Denenfeld. He was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2008. He has also taught at the Michigan State University School of Law and Davenport University.[1][4]
2012 election
Yates was re-elected after running unopposed in 2012. [5][6]
See also
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Michigan.gov, "Governor Granholm Appoints Yates Judge of 17th Circuit Court", April 10, 2008
- ↑ Michigan 2008 Election Results: 17th Circuit Court
- ↑ Facebook': Circuit Judge Christopher P. Yates
- ↑ MLive.com, "Governor selects Christopher Yates as new Kent County Circuit Court judge", April 10, 2008
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, Unofficial 2012 General Election Results: 17th Circuit Court
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, 2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing
