Educate yourself on who should be YOUR next Probate Judge for St. Clair County. This non-partisan position primarily handles:
Family Law, Children’s Law, and Adoptions.
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| STEVEN A HEISLER | Jennifer Smith-Deegan | |
| Current Job | Owner of Local Law Firm for over 20 years | Gov. Whitmore Appointed Judge |
| How Obtained Current Job | Started Firm in 2002 | Appointed by Gov. Whitmore April 2024 |
| Member of the State Bar of Michigan | 20+ | 20+ |
| Member of the Supreme Court of the United States Bar Must be a member to appear before the US Supreme Court | Yes The Chief Justice Swore Steven as a Member | Nope |
| Primary Areas of Law (2023 and Before) | Family Law Children’s Law Adoption | Criminal Prosecutor |
| State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section | Member / Former Council Member | Nope |
| State Bar of Michigan Children’s Law Section | Member / Council Member | Nope |
| Institute of Continuing Legal Education Presenter | Yes | Unknown |
| State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section Attorney Presenter | Yes | Unknown |
| American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | National Top 10 Award | Nope |
| National Academy of Family Law Attorneys | National Top 10 Award | Nope |
| Times Herald Best of the Best | Winner Multiple Years | Nope |
| High School Mock Trial Volunteer | Regional, State, & National Judges and Coach | Coach |