Tanya A. Grillo
MI · Macomb County 16th Circuit Court Judge
Tanya A. Grillo has served as a Macomb County circuit judge since her appointment in January 2026. She coordinated indigent defense for Southfield, was a Mount Clemens administrative hearing officer, and founded a criminal-defense and trial practice.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Grillo serves as president of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan executive board and on the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations board.
July 18, 2026
Source: macombgov.org
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 3 favorable
Grillo served as regional manager for the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, helping courts implement statewide defense standards and improve access to justice.
January 6, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: macombgov.org
Grillo was appointed to the Macomb County 16th Circuit Court on January 6, 2026.
January 6, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: macombgov.org
Grillo served as a Mount Clemens administrative hearing officer and founded a law practice focused on criminal defense and trial work.
January 6, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: macombgov.org
Past race Tanya A. Grillo ran in:
- Macomb County Judge of Circuit Court - 16th Circuit - Incumbent Position · November 3, 2026 · Macomb County, Michigan · incumbent