About

 

Kathleen G. Galen

Incumbent Candidate for 38th District Judge

Life long resident of Michigan; Catholic education – graduate from Regina High school (attended high school full time and college full time while senior in high school); Attended the University of Detroit College majoring in criminal justice.

Participated in the Michigan State overseas program in Tours, France studying French language and culture; Attended the University of Detroit Law School; Participated in the University of Detroit/ London Law program studied international Law and worked for the former Minister of Defense for the British Government under the Margaret Thatcher regime.

Serving as Your Judge (2020–Present)

Since being elected to the 38th District Court in November 2020, Judge Galen has presided over civil suits up to $25,000, criminal misdemeanor cases, felony preliminary examinations, bail decisions, civil infractions, landlord-tenant disputes, small claims, ordinance violations, and land contract forfeitures for the City of Eastpointe.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 30 years Experience as Attorney
  • Experience Prosecuting as Assistant City Attorney for Warren
  • Experience clerking for two Wayne County Circuit Court Judges
  • Private practice attorney since 1991
  • Bachelors Degree University of Detroit Mercy
  • Juris Doctor University of Detroit Mercy
  • Extensive Experience working in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties
  • Admitted to Practice in the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Experience in District Court, Circuit Court, Probate Court, Federal Court
  • Volunteer attorney in the court of Appeals Domestic Diversion Program

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

  • Eastpointe home owner
  • Eastpointe Civil Service Commission
  • Board of Directors Warren Drug Court
  • Board of Directors Regina High School
  • Eastpointe Rotary Club member 12 years Treasurer
  • Volunteer Attorney at the Most Holy Trinity Free Legal Clinic since 2002
  • Volunteer participant in the annual UAW Electrical Union Christmas party for underprivileged children since 2002
  • Active Pro Bono assistance to financially disadvantaged
  • Forgotten Harvest volunteer (Forgotten Harvest provides hunger relief through a prepared and perishable food-rescue program)