We are very proud to share the news of the appointment of our very own Friend of the Court Director Anthony McDowell to the 7th Circuit Court. The appointment was made to fill a partial term following the resignation of Judge John Gadola. Judge McDowell’s term will begin on October 14, 2024, and expire on January 1, 2027.   

From the Office of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer:

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Anthony McDowell to the 7th Circuit Court in Genesee County.  

“I am proud to appoint Anthony to the bench in Genesee,” said Governor Whitmer. “He brings years of diverse experience to the position, and I know he will serve the people well and uphold the rule of law. As a fellow Spartan, I wish him the best of luck. Go Green!” 

Anthony McDowell, of Fenton, currently serves as the Friend of the Court director for the Genesee County Circuit Court. He previously served as both Deputy Friend of the Court and a staff attorney since starting with the Friend of the Court in 2014. Prior to his work at the Friend of the Court, McDowell worked as a judicial advisory assistant at the Genesee County Circuit Court under the Honorable Duncan M. Beagle.  

McDowell is also involved in a number of Professional Associations, including the Friend of the Court Association, Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, the Genesee County Bar Association, the Michigan Child Support Formula Committee, Michigan Model Family Court Plan Committee, and the Michigan IV-D Program Leadership Group.     

From all of us at Genesee County: Congratulations Judge McDowell!

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