FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE?
August 25, 2022?
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointment to the Bench?
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LANSING, Mich. ? Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Bradley L. Cobb to the 3rd Circuit Court of Wayne County.??
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?I am proud to appoint Bradley Cobb to the bench in Wayne County,? said Governor Whitmer. ?A long-time attorney with a range of experience, I am confident that Bradley will uphold the rule of law and serve the people of Michigan admirably.??
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3rd Circuit Court of Wayne County?
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Bradley Cobb currently serves as an assistant prosecutor for Wayne County. He has been an assistant prosecutor since 1997 and currently serves as a docket supervisor in the General Trials Division and as chaplain for the office. During his time with the prosecutor?s office, he has served as lead attorney for the Violent Crimes Unit and principal attorney for the Community Prosecution and Diversion Units. Following his graduation from law school, Cobb worked as a pre-hearing attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals reviewing criminal and civil appeals and writing legal memorandum.?
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Cobb earned his Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University Law School. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Wright State University. Outside the courtroom, Cobb is a pastor with the Mount Beulah Baptist Church in Detroit. He is also a member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists-Detroit Chapter, the NAACP, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Bradley lives in Canton with his wife, Bernadine, and their two daughters.?
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?I am so grateful to Governor Whitmer for appointing me to a seat on the 3rd Judicial Circuit Court bench that will allow me to continue to serve the citizens of Wayne County,? said Cobb. ?I have committed myself to public service for over 25 years and in this new role I look forward to making a positive impact on the lives of the entire Wayne County community. I vow to be fair, cordial, seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly as I carry out the duties of the office to which Governor Whitmer has appointed me.??
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This appointment was made to fill a partial term, which will commence on October 10, 2022 and expire at twelve o?clock noon on January 1, 2025, following the resignation of Judge Lawrence Talon effective April 15, 2022. If Mr. Cobb wishes to serve the remainder of Judge Talon?s term, expiring January 1, 2027, he would be required to run for reelection in November of 2024.?
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Judicial appointments are not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.??
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