Mariell Lehman
Nonpartisan · MI
Mariell Lehman is a nonpartisan candidate for the open Macomb County Circuit Court seat. She is a longtime Macomb County resident and trial attorney with more than fifteen years of experience in civil matters and serious felony cases, including appellate advocacy. She has worked in district and circuit treatment courts, served as president of Macomb Community Drug Courts, and taught continuing legal education; her campaign emphasizes public safety, victims, fair trials, treatment courts, and efficient court administration.
Track record
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 3 records
Lehman has worked in district and circuit treatment courts and has served as president of Macomb Community Drug Courts.
February 24, 2026For
Source: lehmanforjudge2026.com · researched July 18, 2026
Lehman has more than fifteen years of trial experience in civil matters and serious felony cases, including homicide and life-maximum cases, and has argued before the Michigan Court of Appeals.
February 24, 2026For
Source: lehmanforjudge2026.com · researched July 18, 2026
Lehman's judicial platform supports community safety, justice for victims, broader use of proven treatment courts, fair trials, and efficient court administration.
February 24, 2026For
Source: lehmanforjudge2026.com · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 3 records
Lehman has worked in district and circuit treatment courts and has served as president of Macomb Community Drug Courts.
February 24, 2026For
Source: lehmanforjudge2026.com · researched July 18, 2026
Lehman's judicial platform supports community safety, justice for victims, broader use of proven treatment courts, fair trials, and efficient court administration.
February 24, 2026For
Source: lehmanforjudge2026.com · researched July 18, 2026
Lehman states that judicial decisions should be grounded in integrity, respect, balance, impartiality, and the constitutional right to a fair trial.
February 24, 2026For
Source: lehmanforjudge2026.com · researched July 18, 2026
General
· 1 record
Lehman is one of four certified nonpartisan candidates for the open 16th Circuit Court seat in the August 4, 2026 primary.
May 29, 2026
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Impartiality
· 1 record
Lehman states that judicial decisions should be grounded in integrity, respect, balance, impartiality, and the constitutional right to a fair trial.
February 24, 2026For
Source: lehmanforjudge2026.com · researched July 18, 2026
Legal Competence
· 3 records
Lehman has taught continuing legal education and volunteered with community organizations.
February 24, 2026For
Source: lehmanforjudge2026.com · researched July 18, 2026
Lehman earned an undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
February 24, 2026For
Source: lehmanforjudge2026.com · researched July 18, 2026
Lehman has more than fifteen years of trial experience in civil matters and serious felony cases, including homicide and life-maximum cases, and has argued before the Michigan Court of Appeals.
February 24, 2026For
Source: lehmanforjudge2026.com · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- Macomb County Judge of Circuit Court - 16th Circuit - Non-Incumbent Position · August 4, 2026 · Macomb County, Michigan
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.