Judge Christopher D. Dingell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

3rd Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Room 3A

Biography

The Hon. Christopher D. Dingell is a judge for the Third Circuit Court in Michigan. He was elected to the bench in 2002 and re-elected in 2008, 2014, and 2020.

Dingell earned a bachelor’s degree in materials and metallurgical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1978. He then completed a J.D. at the Detroit College of Law in 1986. He is admitted to practice in Michigan (1987) and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (1988).

After graduating from law school, Dingell represented the 7th District as a member of the Michigan Senate. He is a third-generation politician, with his grandfather (John Dingell, Sr.), his father (John Dingell, Jr.), and his stepmother (Debbie Dingell) all serving in the United States House of Representatives.

His memberships have included the Economic Club of Detroit, the United Conservation Clubs, the Polish Roman Catholic Union, the Polish American Congress, and the Trenton Exchange Club. He has also been involved with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors of the Downriver YMCA.

Born in Washington, D.C., Dingell was a resident of Trenton, Michigan, at the time of his election. He and his wife, Cindy, have one daughter. The family attends Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. When not presiding over legal proceedings, Dingell is an avid outdoorsman, zymurgist, and reader.

He is registered as a Democrat.

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GOODWIN-GRIMMETT, ISAIAH LEE

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Norcome, Sherie v Harris, Khalil

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WALKER, FREDERICK JERMAINE v WALKER, RENEE J

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CHUN, MIJUNG

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WILSON, CLINTON R., Jr. v TURNER, LYFERRA DREONNA

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Jun 04, 2026

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ALTOBELLI, JESSICA LEE v ALTOBELLI, ANDREW DOMINIC

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Smith, Bianca v Ford, Akeem

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May 30, 2026

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OHTONEN, REBECCA ANN v PIGGOTT, KENNETH MICHAEL

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May 18, 2026

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May 20, 2026

BEGUM, HAJERA

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May 07, 2026

Palmeri, Sophia v Spencer, Scott

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May 06, 2026

HEAD, ANTHONY WILLIAM v BOOTH, JENNIE MARIE-STONE

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May 04, 2026

AUTRY, MA'CYAH ARIELLE JOSLYNN

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May 06, 2026

WOODS, DERRIC v MEADOWS, DIAMOND

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May 02, 2026

LE, LUCY LOAN v DOAN, SON HONG

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Apr 28, 2026

REYNOLDS, MARREO ANTWON v STARKS, UNEEK NASHAY

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Apr 24, 2026

MILLIKAN, KELLIE MARIE v MILLIKAN, THOMAS OBANNON

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Apr 22, 2026

LOPEZ ARCINIEGA, JOSE ABRAHAM v LOPEZ-ARCINIEGA, JAIME

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Mar 27, 2026

BROWN, DEJEAN MALIK LUTHER

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Mar 26, 2026

DAMONIQUE FORD v RAYMON JOHNSON

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Mar 12, 2026

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Mar 13, 2026

LARSOSA-ROGERS, ANTHONY TESHOD

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Mar 05, 2026

O'NEIL, AIDAN CONNOR v WALTSGOTT, HAILEY BEVERLY

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Mar 04, 2026

AMBROSE, KIARRA CHANAE v HARPER, LARRY, Jr.

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Mar 03, 2026

UDE, OGE CHRIS

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Feb 27, 2026

BRITTANY RILEY v JOSEPH JAMIEL

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Feb 25, 2026

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About

Christopher D. Dingell
Current Appointment 3rd Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Room 3A	3rd Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Room 3A
Election/Appointment 2002 - Third Circuit Court 2008 - Re-election 2014 - Re-election 2020 - Re-election	2002 - Third Circuit Court 2008 - Re-election 2014 - Re-election 2020 - Re-election
Education J.D., Detroit College of Law - 1986 Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan - 1978	J.D., Detroit College of Law - 1986 Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan - 1978