Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed attorney Susan Longsworth of Howell to fill the partial term left vacant after the resignation of 44th Circuit Court Judge Michael Hatty.
Longsworth, a solo practitioner focusing primarily on criminal defense, previously served for a decade as an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, and as a law clerk for the Honorable Susan Dobrich of the 43rd Circuit Court. In addition, Longsworth is a member of the Livingston County Bar Association, Oversight Policy Board for Substance Use Treatment and Prevention, and Women Lawyers Association of Michigan.
Longsworth received her bachelor’s degree from Marquette University and her law degree from Notre Dame Law School.
Longsworth said she is honored for the opportunity to serve the community on the Livingston County Circuit Court bench.
“I look forward to working with my colleagues and the legal community to continue to build trust in our judiciary, and emphasize fairness, justice, and compassion in our legal system,” she said.
Longsworth’s term will commence on April 8, 2024, and expire at noon on January 1, 2025.
