Delphia J. Burton
MI · Magistrate, 36th District Court
Attorney magistrate at Detroit's 36th District Court since 2025, appointed by the court's chief judge. A Michigan lawyer since 1993 who practiced criminal law and ran her own firm, she holds degrees from Michigan State University and Detroit College of Law.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Presided over the March 26, 2026 arraignment of a retired Detroit police sergeant charged with sexually assaulting five girls and women. He was sent to jail without bond.
March 26, 2026
Source: clickondetroit.com
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
Was appointed an attorney magistrate of Detroit's 36th District Court by Chief Judge William McConico on January 6, 2025. The order lets her handle arraignments, traffic and misdemeanor pleas, small claims and search warrant matters.
January 6, 2025Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: 36thdistrictcourtmi.gov
Past race Delphia J. Burton ran in:
- 36th District Judge of District Court - Non-Incumbent - 6 Year Term, City of Detroit · November 3, 2026 · Detroit city, Michigan