Michael Warren
MI · Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court
Michael Warren is an Oakland County Circuit Court judge of more than 20 years, a former State Board of Education member, and a law professor. He says judges must apply the law as written, and he promotes civic education on America's founding principles.
Where Michael Warren stands, based on their records
Supports
Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Moved to include all students in Michigan school assessments, including those needing alternative tests; the State Board of Education adopted the policy.
October 18, 2001Supports Civil Rights
Source: michigan.gov
Track record — General
General · 7 records
Participated in the League of Women Voters forum for Michigan Supreme Court candidates.
September 22, 2026
Source: michiganpublic.org
Received the Small Business Association of Michigan Small Biz PAC endorsement for the state Supreme Court.
September 14, 2026
Source: sbam.org
Received an endorsement from the National Federation of Independent Business Michigan political action committee for the state Supreme Court.
September 10, 2026
Source: nfib.com
Sentenced Elaina Jennings and Daniel Giacchina to life without parole after separate juries convicted them in a child murder case.
September 9, 2026
Source: courttv.com
Received the Michigan Republican Party endorsement for a state Supreme Court seat.
March 28, 2026
Source: mi11cd.com
Won reelection to the Oakland County Circuit Court, continuing judicial service begun in 2002.
November 5, 2024
Source: oaklandcountymi.gov
Was appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to the Oakland County Business Court.
October 14, 2020
Source: courts.michigan.gov
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 3 favorable · 1 unfavorable
Dismissed some securities and business claims but allowed others to proceed in a dispute over a failed property investment.
August 5, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: courts.michigan.gov
Dismissed several defendants and claims in a cannabis-business loan dispute after finding the plaintiff failed to meet briefing requirements.
October 14, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: courts.michigan.gov
Granted partial judgment for a lender in a dispute over unpaid leases for vehicle ignition interlock devices.
May 12, 2021Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: courts.michigan.gov
Had his ruling for an insurer reversed after an appeals court found a canceled default judgment could not bar uninsured motorist coverage.
September 10, 2009Unfavorable on Legal Competence
Source: law.justia.com
Past race Michael Warren ran in:
- Justice of Supreme Court · November 3, 2026 · Michigan