Federal Judge Won’t Return to Full-Time Duties After DUI Conviction
A federal judge serving the Mid-Michigan region will not return to full-time duties following a DUI conviction.

Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, September 23, 2026 —
A federal judge in the Mid-Michigan region has decided not to resume full-time judicial duties following a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI). The judge’s name and the specific court were not immediately available.
The individual, who serves a federal district within the Mid-Michigan area, has been impacted by the legal proceedings stemming from the DUI charge. Information regarding the date of the conviction, the specifics of the incident, or the exact nature of the judge’s sentencing has not been publicly disclosed.
As a consequence of the conviction, the judge will not be returning to their previous full-time capacity on the bench. The precise details of this change in duty status, such as whether it involves a reassignment, a leave of absence, or a shift to part-time responsibilities, were not provided.
The lack of specific details means the full implications of the conviction on the court’s operations and the judge’s career remain to be clarified. Further information is expected to emerge regarding the judge’s future role and the court’s judicial assignments within the Mid-Michigan federal district.
Story summarized from the original created by Terry Camp on www.abc12.com, see more information here.
