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Cr District Race

Two will move on from seven judicial candidates.

Editor's note: Seven candidates are vyingfir a
district court judgeship in the 48th District,
which encompasses Birmingham, Bloomfield
Hills, Bloomfield Township, Keego Harbor,
Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake and West Bloom-
field: After the Aug. 3 primary two will com-
pete in the Nov. 2 election for the six-year term
seat. This follows up a story in the July 23 issue.

Marc Barron
City: Birmingham
Family: Married to Lori
Kaftan Barron
Education: American
University, Bloomfield
Hills Andover High
School
Barron
Occupation: Oakland
County assistant prosecu-
tor (12 years); Oakland Police Academy
instructor (10 years); former state prosecutor,
48th District Court
Activities: Child Abuse and Neglect
Council/Care House Advisory Board;
Juvenile Justice Society, past president;
HAVEN, START program advisory board;
Northwest Child Rescue Women; Teen
Court volunteer attorney, 48th District
Court; Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Detroit; American Israel Public Affairs
Committee (AIPAC)
Goals, if elected: Act impartially and
thoughtfully, instruct jurors clearly and accu-
rately and demand attorneys practice ethical-
ly. Participate in a variety of court programs
to influence young people before they get in
trouble. Continue as an active civic and
charitable volunteer. Judge thoughtfully,
maintain a demanding schedule to ensure
speedy justice and continue to contribute to
my community.
Oakland Bar rating: Qualified

Patrick Devine
City: Orchard Lake
Family: Married to
Christine, children Annie
and Eric
Education: J.D., Thomas
M Cooley Law School; St.
John Fisher College;
Devine
Detroit Catholic Central
Occupation: Attorney,
practice focuses on family law, criminal
defense, personal injury and probate law.
Certified adoption attorney.
Activities: President of Trial Lawyers of
Wayne County Juvenile Court; president
and officer of two local homeowner associa-

tions; past president of Our Lady of Refuge
Men's Club; founding director of Oakland
Singers Children's Choral; Knights of
Columbus; Bloomfield Players Community
Theatre, Bloomfield Lahser High School
Volleyball Boosters, Ancient Order of
Hibernians
Goals, if elected: Establish a youth offender
awareness program to address issues of drug
and alcohol offenses. Conduct court sessions
at each high school in the 48th District.
Establish a domestic violence program to
deal with individual and family counseling.
Encourage a community initiative to prevent
drunk driving.
Oakland Bar Rating: Qualified

Steven Kaplan
City: West Bloomfield
Family: Married to Lisa,
daughters Stacy and Erin
Education: J.D. aim
laude, Detroit College of
Law; BA, Oakland
University
Kaplan
Occupation: Assistant
prosecuting attorney, Macomb County
(since 1986); adjunct professor, MSU
College of Law (since 1997); West
Bloomfield Township trustee (since 2000)
Activities: State of Michigan Attorney
Discipline Board; Michigan Bar Association;
Parents of Murdered Children; Anti-
Defamation League; B'nai Kith; Southfield
Board of Education; HAVEN; Common
Ground; Gateway Counseling Center;
Oakland County Law Library Foundation;
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Goals, if elected: Ensure that crime victims
are treated with dignity and receive prompt
restitution for financial loses. Treat litigants,
witnesses and attorneys with respect by han-
dling their cases prompdy, decisively and
fairly. Protect the public by imposing strict
sentences against repeat drunk drivers, crimi-
nal offenders and those who commit acts of
domestic violence. Discourage first-time
offenders from repeating their misconduct.
Oakland Bar Rating Outstanding

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West Bloomfield Supervisor

34 years experience with the West Bloomfield Police
A trained leader/conflict manager
Prepared & Maintained the Police Department Budget for 18 year
Endorsed by

West Bloomfield Police Officer's Association (WBPAO)
Police Officer's Association of Michigan (POAM)
S.W. Oakland County Lodge #128 - Fraternal Order of Police
Mr. & Mrs. Max M. Fisher
Jeddy Hood - Former Supervisor

loomfield, MI 48324
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Donald A. Studt

City-. Birmingham
Family: Married to Janet, sons Matt and
Mike
Education: J.D., Wayne State University
Law School (1983); BA, Oakland
University; Northwestern University School
of Police Staff and Command

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