Donald Owens

Biographical Information

Born: December 25, 1943 in Ann Arbor
Marital Status: Married
Children: Michael, Daniel, Stephen, Elizabeth / Connor, Ryan
Education: University of Michigan: BA (Economics) 1966, MBA 1967, JD 1969
Employment/Military Record: Associate Attorney: McLean, Seaman, Laing and Guilford 1969-1974; Ingham County Probate Judge 1974-1999; Ingham County Circuit Judge (by permanent assignment) 1998-1999; Judge, Michigan Court of Appeals 1999-Present
Community Activities: Past and Present: Angel House Advisory Board, Lansing Area Safety Council, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Advisory Board, Advisory Committee on Homeless Youth, Michigan Child Study Association, Children's Charter of the Courts of Michigan, Kiwanis Club of Mason, 4-H, AYSO, First Presbyterian Church of Lansing
Religion: Presbyterian

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

Other Offices: Ingham County Probate Judge (elected 1974, 1978, 1984, 1990, 1996) Judge, Michigan Court of Appeals (elected 2000, 2006)

Elections and Political Participation

Court of Appeals 4th District 2010
General Vote: 460,686 of 887,640 (51%)

Court of Appeals 4th District 2004
General Vote: 507,375 of 1,383,837 (36%)


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