Sara A. Schimke
Nonpartisan · MI · Macomb County Probate Court Judge
Sara A. Schimke is a Macomb County Probate Court judge and 2026 incumbent-position candidate. Appointed in April 2022, she previously practiced probate law, estate planning, and advocacy and taught as an adjunct professor. Her public and professional service includes the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation, an elder-law continuing-education committee, and past leadership of the State Bar's Elder Law and Disability Rights Section.
Track record
Civil Rights
· 2 records
Macomb Probate Court handles estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, developmental-disability guardianships, and involuntary mental-health treatment matters.
December 31, 2024For
Source: macombgov.org · researched July 18, 2026
Schimke served on the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation board, an elder-law continuing-education advisory committee, and as chair of the State Bar Elder Law and Disability Rights Section.
April 11, 2022For
Source: macombgov.org · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 1 record
Schimke is the certified incumbent-position candidate for the Macomb County Probate Court term in the November 2026 election.
May 29, 2026
Source: macombgovdocs.org · researched July 18, 2026
Legal Competence
· 6 records
Macomb Probate Court handles estates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, developmental-disability guardianships, and involuntary mental-health treatment matters.
December 31, 2024For
Source: macombgov.org · researched July 18, 2026
Schimke was appointed to the Macomb County Probate Court effective April 11, 2022.
April 11, 2022For
Source: macombgov.org · researched July 18, 2026
Schimke earned a bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University and a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
April 11, 2022For
Source: macombgov.org · researched July 18, 2026
Before joining the bench, Schimke practiced probate law, estate planning, and advocacy at several private firms.
April 11, 2022For
Source: macombgov.org · researched July 18, 2026
Schimke served on the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation board, an elder-law continuing-education advisory committee, and as chair of the State Bar Elder Law and Disability Rights Section.
April 11, 2022For
Source: macombgov.org · researched July 18, 2026
Schimke taught as an adjunct professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School's estate-planning clinic.
March 17, 2022For
Source: macombgov.org · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- Macomb County Judge of Probate Court - Incumbent Position · November 3, 2026 · Macomb County, Michigan · incumbent
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.