Judge Daniel P. O’Brien: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

6th Circuit Court of Michigan, Department - Courtroom 2H, Second Floor

Biography

The Hon. Daniel P. O’Brien is a judge for the 6th Circuit Court of Michigan in Oakland County. He was elected to the bench on November 5, 2002.

During his judicial tenure, O’Brien has presided over the Civil/Criminal and Family Divisions.

Prior to his election, he worked as a private practice attorney since 1998. O’Brien supplemented his practice as an assistant municipal attorney and an assistant city attorney for local communities in Oakland County (1998 to 2000). Before entering private practice, he was a research attorney with the Oakland County Circuit Court (1995 to 1998).

O’Brien received an associate’s degree from Oakland Community College (1988) and a bachelor's degree from the University of Detroit Business School (1990). He went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law in 1994. While a law student, O’Brien served as a law clerk for the Hon. Daniel Sawicki with the 44th District Court and the Hon. Francis X. O’Brien with the Oakland County Circuit Court (1991 to 1994).

After graduating from law school, he began his legal career as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in Oakland County (1994 to 1995).

His memberships have included the South Oakland Bar Association and the Catholic Lawyers. O’Brien has sat on the Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals, the Circuit Court Criminal Assignment Committee, the Oakland County Bar Association Circuit Court Committee (Bench Liaison), and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School Professionalism Advisory Committee.

He has also been involved with Gianna House and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

O’Brien was named Outstanding Alumnus by the Oakland Community College in 2010.

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BOWMAN TRACY vs. WRIGHT SUSAN LENA

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SALDANA PAUL vs. SAXON MORTGAGE INC

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SARGENT SERV vs. EAGLE JAMES

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NATHAN JILLIAN vs. SILVERSIDE MANAGEMENT

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SAID MARYAM vs. FCA US

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ACF IV HOMES vs. BURKE DEBRA EILEEN

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UPSTART NETWORK INC vs. SHEERAN JOSEPH

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BORDEN LESA vs. TAI FAI INC

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BURKHART DANIELLE SHELLY vs. C & J BARK HAULERS INC

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HOUSER ALEXANDRA vs. VAUGHN PARIS

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GJONI DRITAN vs. PRESSON ROLAND HOMER

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TOLBERT DANIELLE vs. SL TOWN CENTER REALTY

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MUI HARVEY vs. TVO MALL OWNERS

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BURNETT MATTHEW vs. FCA US

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KOVALESKI RONALD vs. AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC

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LANCE VICTOR vs. MCDONNELL CORA

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ROCHESTER NORTH ASSN vs. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK

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COX LATRICE vs. TROY APARTMENT MANAGEMENT

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HOLISTIC HEALING CENTERS OF MI vs. CITIZENS INS CO OF THE MIDWEST

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KING LISA vs. PROGRESSIVE MARATHON INS CO

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About

Daniel P. O’Brien
Current Appointment 6th Circuit Court of Michigan, Department - Courtroom 2H, Second Floor	6th Circuit Court of Michigan, Department - Courtroom 2H, Second Floor
Election/Appointment November 5, 2002 - Sixth Circuit Court of Michigan; November 2, 2010 - Re-elected; November 8, 2016 - Re-elected	November 5, 2002 - Sixth Circuit Court of Michigan; November 2, 2010 - Re-elected; November 8, 2016 - Re-elected
Education J.D., University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law - 1994 B.S., University of Detroit Business School - 1990 Associate's degree, Oakland Community College - 1988	J.D., University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law - 1994 B.S., University of Detroit Business School - 1990 Associate's degree, Oakland Community College - 1988
Official Website www.oakgov.com	www.oakgov.com

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MI - 6th Circuit Court of Michigan
Clerk phone:	+1 (248) 858-7960
Fax:	+1 (248) 858-5493

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney	Office of the Prosecuting Attorney	Oakland County, Michigan
Research Attorney	6th Circuit Court of Michigan	Oakland County, Michigan
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Judge	6th Circuit Court of Michigan	Oakland County, Michigan