Chris Dingell
MI · Judge, Wayne County Third Circuit Court
Chris Dingell is a Wayne County circuit judge in the family domestic division. He represented Michigan's 7th Senate district from 1987 through 2002 and holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Detroit College of Law.
Track record
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable · 1 unfavorable
The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed Chris Dingell's termination of parental rights in In re Hilson Minors, concluding that the trial court's findings addressed the children's adoptability, developmental and medical needs, and need for stability.
February 13, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: law.justia.com
The Michigan Supreme Court vacated Chris Dingell's termination-of-parental-rights order in In re Hicks/Brown because the trial court had concluded that reasonable reunification efforts were made without fully considering accommodations for the parent's intellectual disability.
May 8, 2017Unfavorable on Legal Competence
Source: courts.michigan.gov
Past race Chris Dingell ran in:
- 3rd Circuit Judge of Circuit Court - Incumbent - 6 Year Terms · November 3, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan · incumbent