10. Judge MacKenzie is one of the most distinguished public servants in the State of Michigan.
Few other judges in Michigan have reached the level of expertise and professionalism which has defined Judge MacKenzie's tenure
9. Judge MacKenzie started one of the first Veteran’s Treatment Courts in the country.
"The purpose of veterans courts is to take people who have addiction and mental health problems, to get them in a position through a combination of treatment and intense supervision — to take them out of the criminal justice system before they commit new crimes or become incarcerated for a long period of time." - Judge MacKenzie, Sept 2009
8. Judge MacKenzie has been nationally recognized for his innovative programs.
Since 2009, Judge MacKenzie has been using dogs like Amos to provide support to participants of Sobriety and Veterans' Court and witnesses called to testify in court hearings.
7. Bipartisan leaders from around the State of Michigan have thrown their support behind Judge MacKenzie
Democrats, Republicans, and Independents all agree: Judge MacKenzie's successes on the bench are successes for all people in the State of Michigan
6. Judge MacKenzie introduced one of Michigan’s first Sobriety Court programs which has since been successfully modeled in more than 40 courts throughout the state!
Judge MacKenzie's leadership and dedication helped to expand the use of Sobriety Courts throughout Michigan, offering willing participants a chance to actively better their lives without clogging the jail system.
5. As a loving husband, father, and grandfather, Judge MacKenzie understands the importance of family involvement in the lives of Defendants before his court.
Judge MacKenzie and his wife Karen have three children; Kate, David and Breanna and three grandsons, Daniel, Raymond and Henry.
4. Judge MacKenzie actually wrote the book about Michigan Criminal Procedure
Judge MacKenzie's books are used in courtrooms and law firms throughout Michigan on a regular basis
3. As President-elect of the American Judges Association, Judge MacKenzie is on the front line of cutting edge judicial practices.
Judge MacKenzie is passionate about ensuring that the American justice system works for all people.
2. Judge MacKenzie isn’t afraid to fight for fair and balanced laws and legal procedures for all people, even if it means upsetting the status quo
With a keen eye for judicial reforms, Judge Brian MacKenzie has remained an advocate for laws and procedures that benefit the people he serves
1. Since 1988, Brian MacKenzie has been an impartial and balanced jurist who is tirelessly working to make the 52-1 District Court better for the communities it serves.
Judge Brian MacKenzie has never turned his back on the people he serves, and this community deserves to have his voice, leadership, and tough guidance working for them. Re-Elect Judge Brian MacKenzie on August 5th!
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