The State of Michigan has issued a 58-page complaint against Judge Denis Powers of the 52-1 District Court after Fox-2 News Reporter Rob Wolcheck’s investigation into the judge’s behavior.
Among the complaints alleged in the 58 pages there are 8 complaints listed. The majority of it deals with fraudulent mileage reimbursement. Also included are: Fraudulent conference reimbursement, being late or missing work, misuse of county equipment, failure to perform duties impartially and diligently failure to follow the law, improper extrajudicial activities, improper and inappropriate Judicial Behavior, and misrepresentations.
According to the Fox Two News report, a public trial will be held to consider removal of the judge from office and the possibility of criminal charges.
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Judge Dennis N. Powers at 52-1 District Court
The allegations are unfortunate. As a practicing attorney that regularly appears at the 52-1 District Court I can say that Judge Powers is one of the most polite and considerate judges I have ever appeared in front of, and not just in that court – the entire state! He is one of few judges who will listen to who your client is and not just issue a blanket sentencing to move his docket along.
Judge Powers joined 52-1 District Court in 1998 after completing his law degree in 1974 from the Detroit College of law. He also received degrees from the University of Detroit and attended both Harvard Business School and Wharton School of Finance. His CV also includes serving as the Commissioner of Oakland County from 1993 to 1998.
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He has been awarded the Governor’s “Keep Michigan Beautiful Award”. He is a member of the Women Lawyers Association, past president of Irish American Lawyers, a member of the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce and a member of the American Legion among other groups. I’ve also seen him volunteering at Milford Memories.
52-1 District Court
The 52-1 District Court located in Novi, Michigan has jurisdiction over Milford, Highland, Commerce, Novi, Wixom, and South Lyon as well as the smaller townships in the area and part of Northville.
The court has jurisdiction over civil matters under $25,000 and criminal misdemeanors. The court also has jurisdiction over felonies at the preliminary examination level.
Recently the court has been under a microscope between Judge Powers and Judge MacKenzie taking heat.
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