Judge Jon H. Hulsing: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Hon. Jon H. Hulsing is a judge for the Twentieth Circuit Court of Michigan in Ottawa County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jennifer Granholm on April 26, 2006, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Wesley Nykamp (Ret.).

During his judicial tenure, Hulsing has served as Chief Judge Pro Tem of the Twentieth Circuit Court.

Prior to his appointment, Hulsing was a senior assistant prosecuting attorney with the Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, having held the position since 2000. He first joined the office as an assistant prosecutor in 1995 and worked there for three years before joining the Migala Law Offices. He remained at the firm until returning to his position as a prosecutor. Hulsing also practiced at Grzanka Grit Attorneys for four years beginning in 1991.

Hulsing received a B.S. from Grand Valley State University in 1986. He went on to complete a J.D. at Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1991.

While pursuing his education, Hulsing worked as a patrolman for the Wyoming Police Department (1985 to 1991) and as a deputy sheriff with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office (1983 to 1985).

Hulsing was admitted to practice in Michigan (1991) and the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan (1991).

His memberships have included the Michigan Judges Association.

Hulsing has served as a commissioner for the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies and the Judicial Tenure Commission for the State of Michigan (chairperson).

He also sat on the State Bar of Michigan’s Family Law Section and was the representative of the Michigan Judges Association to the Eye Witness Identification Task Force of the State Bar.

His board memberships included the 70 x 7 Life Recovery, the Children’s Resource Network, and the Court Appointed Special Advocates.