Michelle M. Rick at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Michigan · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Biography
Professional career
- Nonpartisan judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals, 4th Judicial District, serving since January 2021 and running for re‐election in November 2026
- Trial judge on the 29th Circuit Court (Clinton & Gratiot Counties) from 2007–2020
- She has also taught Access to Justice at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and at Lansing Community College
Education
Additional information
- Vaino Spencer Award (2022) for leadership in justice reform
- Member of the Justice Frank Murphy Honor Society
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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Michigan Court of Appeals
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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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