Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

30th Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Courtroom 8, Third Floor

Biography

Hon. Joyce Draganchuk is a judge for the Thirtieth Circuit Court of Michigan in Ingham County. She was elected to the bench on November 2, 2004.

During her judicial tenure, Draganchuk has served as Chief Judge of the Thirtieth Circuit Court and has presided over the Business Court.

Prior to her election, she was a chief assistant prosecutor with the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office, a position she held since 2001. Draganchuk first joined the office as an assistant prosecutor in 1988. Before that, she was a research attorney (1986 to 1987) and law clerk (1987 to 1988) to the Hon. Robert Danhof with the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Draganchuk received a B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1983. She went on to complete a J.D. at Wayne State University Law School in 1986.

After graduating from law school, Draganchuk began her legal career as a legal intern for the Senior Citizens Legal Aid Clinic of Detroit.

Her memberships have included the Ingham County Bar Association, the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, the American College of Business Court Judges, the Michigan State Bar Foundation (Fellow), the Ingham County Bar Foundation, and the MSU Inn of Court (past president).

Draganchuk has also sat as a member of the Criminal Jury Instruction Committee (chair) and the Ingham County Bench/Bar Conference Committee.

She is a former board member of WAI-IAM (Rise Lansing).

Draganchuk has been a presenter for the Michigan Judicial Institute, a guest lecturer at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, a speaker and lecturer for the Young Lawyers Section of the Ingham County Bar Association, and a presenter at local high schools and middle schools.

She is a longtime volunteer for Meals-On-Wheels.

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs SHEARER, ANTHONY ROBERT

On December 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Dec 10, 2024

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs ABDIKADIR, YUSSUF OMAR

On December 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Dec 02, 2024

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs STID, ALYSSA RENEE

On October 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Oct 28, 2024

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs JOHNSON, ANTONIO DUVAL

On October 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Oct 23, 2024

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs JOHNSON, ANTONIO DUVAL

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Oct 23, 2024

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs JOHNSON, ANTONIO DUVAL

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Oct 23, 2024

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs WEBB, DARNELL MARKEITH

On October 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Oct 14, 2024

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Dec 12, 2024

DELACRUZ, KIANA vs SECRETARY OF STATE OF MI

On October 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Oct 11, 2024

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs TORRENCE, DESTINY KAITLYN

On October 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Oct 10, 2024

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Dec 12, 2024

THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs JONES, ANNA MARIE

On October 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Oct 09, 2024

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Nov 19, 2024

THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs POWELL, NYQULA SANYA

On October 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Oct 02, 2024

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs MAYNARD, TYLER JORDAN

On September 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Sep 23, 2024

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Sep 26, 2024

THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs MUSINGO, JACK

On September 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Sep 23, 2024

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Oct 31, 2024

THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs WALLACE, ISAAC EMILIO

On September 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Sep 18, 2024

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MERIDIAN MALL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP vs UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION et al

On September 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Sep 17, 2024

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Dec 12, 2024

THOMPSON, AIDEN TYLER vs SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

On September 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Sep 17, 2024

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs COLLINS, ALLEN

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Sep 17, 2024

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Sep 26, 2024

MAURERS TEXTILE RENTAL SERVICES INC vs SAN CHEZ RESTAURANT INC

On September 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Sep 16, 2024

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DEPT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET vs , CORRECTIONS DEPT MIGRAND PRAIRIE HEALTHCARE SERVICES PC et al

On September 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Sep 13, 2024

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THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs WARD, AMANDA MARIE

On September 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Sep 10, 2024

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Oct 21, 2024

AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY vs PRECISION ENTERPRISES LLC

On September 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Sep 09, 2024

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Dec 03, 2024

THE STATE OF MICHIGAN vs OLEARY, KELLY MACKENZIE

On August 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Aug 30, 2024

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DOUGLAS, JOHN vs , DOUGLAS SUPPLYDOUGLAS, JOHN H

On August 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Aug 29, 2024

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Nov 13, 2024

People vs. NICHOLAS VONDELL RICHARDSON

On August 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ingham County. Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk presiding.

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Aug 27, 2024

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About

Joyce A. Draganchuk
Current Appointment 30th Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Courtroom 8, Third Floor	30th Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Courtroom 8, Third Floor
Election/Appointment November 2, 2004 - Thirtieth Circuit Court November 2, 2010 - Re-elected November 8, 2016 - Re-elected	November 2, 2004 - Thirtieth Circuit Court November 2, 2010 - Re-elected November 8, 2016 - Re-elected
Education J.D., Wayne State University Law School - 1986 B.A., University of Michigan - 1983	J.D., Wayne State University Law School - 1986 B.A., University of Michigan - 1983

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MI - 30th Circuit Court of Michigan
Clerk phone:	+1 (517) 483-6432

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Thirtieth Circuit Court of Michigan	Ingham County, Michigan
Chief Assistant Prosecutor	Ingham County Prosecutor's Office	Ingham County, Michigan
Assistant Prosecutor	Ingham County Prosecutor's Office	Ingham County, Michigan
Law Clerk	Michigan Court of Appeals with the Hon. Robert Danhof	None
Research Attorney	Michigan Court of Appeals with the Hon. Robert Danhof	None
Legal Intern	Senior Citizens Legal Aid Clinic of Detroit	Wayne County, Michigan