Charlene M. Elder
MI · Judge, Wayne County Third Circuit Court
Charlene M. Elder has served as a Wayne County civil division judge since her appointment in December 2005. She was earlier a magistrate in Dearborn's 19th District Court and practiced consumer-protection, commercial, and general litigation law.
Where Charlene M. Elder stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Charlene Elder helped initiate Wayne County's Domestic Violence Prevention Court, which coordinates expanded services for domestic-violence survivors who obtain personal protection orders.
July 1, 2019Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: community.icle.org
Track record — General
General · 1 record
After a bench trial in Let's Open Northville v. City of Northville, Charlene Elder issued a decision requiring the city to reopen its downtown streets; the city subsequently appealed.
July 9, 2025
Source: northvillemi.hosted.civiclive.com
Past race Charlene M. Elder ran in:
- 3rd Circuit Judge of Circuit Court - Incumbent - 6 Year Terms · November 3, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan · incumbent