Congratulations to the following judges who are either new to the bench or have recently been elected or appointed to a new position.
Hon. Edward Van Alst, Wexford County Probate Court, Michigan
Hon. Stephen J. Ferrazzano II, 5th Judicial District Court, Minnesota
Hon. Craig Hellman, 20th District Circuit Court, Missouri
Hon. Christopher Ninomiya, 41st Circuit Court, Michigan
Hon. Troy G. Timmerman, 5th Judicial District Court, Minnesota
Hon. Manvel Trice III, 10th Circuit Court, Michigan
Hon. Sophia Y. Vuelo, 2nd Judicial District Court, Minnesota
Know of a new judge (of any kind) we’ve missed? Let us know with an email to njc-communications@judges.org.

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