Biographical Information

Born: February 28, 1954 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Children: Ryan, Dana, Kattie, Sarah, Michael
Education: Juris doctorate from Detroit College of Law; bachelor's degree in allied health from Madonna College; attended Wayne State University.
Employment/Military Record: Former assistant Macomb County prosecutor, 1987-93 serving as chief of drug forfeiture, 1987-93; research clerk for Wayne Circuit Court, 1986; research clerk for Detroit Recorder's Court, 1985.
Community Activities: Kids Talk, Grosse Pointe Park Foundation; Hospice
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Supreme Court 2008
General Vote: 1,854,744 of 3,760,759 (49%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Court of Appeals 1st District 2006
General Vote: 227,193 of 955,801 (23%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Political Activities: Women's Democratic Caucus, other Democratic clubs