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Approaching the Bench
Matthew J. Franson | 08/01/2025
Hon. Andrew W. Kowalkowski was appointed judge for the 44th District Court in April 2022. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Kowalkowski was an administrative law examiner for the Michigan Department of State, and before that, he was a...

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Kyle J. Quinn focuses his practice in the area of family law. Mr. Quinn is a trained and certified family law mediator and trained domestic collaborative practice lawyer. He is active in the State Bar of Michigan and the Grand Rapids Bar Association...
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