Christopher P. Yates at a glance
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Christopher P. Yates
Judge · Michigan Court of Appeals
Christopher P. Yates — Michigan Court of Appeals
Biography
Professional career
- After retiring from the bench in 2026, Yates joined Ven Johnson Law as a senior trial attorney
- Michigan Court of Claims Judge: Served from January 2024 to May 2026
- Michigan Court of Appeals Judge (3rd District): Appointed in 2022 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and served until his retirement in 2026
- Kent County Circuit Court Judge: Served from 2008 to 2022, including as one of Michigan’s first business court judges
Education
Additional information
- focusing on complex civil and appellate litigation
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Michigan Court Rule 8.115, Courthouse Decorum and Portable Electronic Devices
Michigan Court of Appeals
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Michigan Court Rules — Court of Appeals proceedings
Michigan Court of Appeals
Michigan Court of Appeals proceedings only; retained September 2, 2026 compilation. Source exceptions and later amendments apply.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
Michigan Court of Appeals 2025 Annual Report
Court Of Appeals Bench Composition At End-2025; Retirement Of Kirsten Frank Kelly January 3, 2026 source · PDF · Source checked October 6, 2026
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