Judge Martha D. Anderson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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

Biography

Hon. Martha D. Anderson is a judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Michigan in Oakland County. She was elected to the bench on November 5, 2002.

During her judicial tenure, Anderson has presided over the Oakland County Circuit Civil/Criminal Division (2010 to present) and the Oakland County Circuit Family Division (2003 to 2009). She has also served as Chief Circuit Judge Pro Tempore.

Prior to her election, Anderson was an Oakland County Circuit Court Friend of the Court referee, a position she held since 1979. In addition to serving as a referee, she also spent twenty-five years as a private practice attorney.

Anderson received a B.A. from Wayne State University in 1973. She went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Detroit, Mercy School of Law in 1977.

Anderson was a past president of the Michigan Judges Association. Her other memberships have included the Michigan State Bar Foundation (Fellow), the Oakland County Bar Foundation (Fellow), the Oakland County Bar Association, the Italian American Bar Association of Michigan (past president), and the American Inns of Court.

She also sat on the Michigan Judges Association Executive Committee and Criminal Law Committee. In addition, Anderson was appointed to the Michigan Community Corrections Board and served as a member of the Michigan Department of Humans Services Juvenile Justice Competency Legislation Workgroup and the Michigan Department of Corrections Presentence Investigation Report/COMPAS Workgroup.

Among her many accolades, Anderson is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney, the Honorable Robert E. Weiss Award for Excellence in Court Improvement, the Arthur Eugene Moore Champion of Children Award from the Family Division of the Oakland County Circuit Court, and the President’s Award and the Honor Banner Award of Distinction from the Italian American Bar Association of Michigan.

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MENDELSON AARON JACOB vs. HARRISON ROLAND CHARLES

On May 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Martha D. Anderson presiding.

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THOMAS KEVIN KAMAL vs. PROGRESSIVE MARATHON INS CO

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JOHNSON DEVIN vs. WESTACRES COMMUNITY ASSN

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PEOPLE vs. FREDERICK ALAN MOSLEY

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PEOPLE vs. SMITH JEVON ONEIL

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PEOPLE vs. SMITH JEVON ONEIL

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FREMONT INS CO vs. LEWIS MATTHEW

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LEVINE ROBERT vs. HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS I

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KEELS ERICK LAMAR vs. MICHIGAN AUTOMOBILE INS PLACEM

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PEOPLE vs. HARGRAVES SCOTT GENE

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ABDULWAHAB MOHAMMED AHMED vs. MACKINAW ADM

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PEOPLE vs. HANNAH FRANKLIN EARL

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PEOPLE vs. REDD ANTHONY MARRION

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PEOPLE vs. LOCK MARC ERIC

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PEOPLE vs. ESSON MICHAEL JAMES

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OMEGA INVESTMENTS LTD vs. MICH STATE

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BLAIR GEORGE vs. ESURANCE PROPERTY & CASUALTY I

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TRUIST BANK vs. WARD EDWARD

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DOCKERY JANELLA vs. NONE

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PARE JENNIFER vs. BANOU MATHEW

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HO ESTHER YUNGCHIEH vs. ATELIER SCHOOL OF ART

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VELOCITY INVESTMENTS vs. DARAH BRIDGETTE

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CLARKSTON LAKES MMHP vs. RAMAGE CODY LEE

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PEOPLE vs. DANIELS CHACE ANDRES

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About

Martha D. Anderson
Current Appointment 6th Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Courtroom 2B, Second Floor	6th Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Courtroom 2B, Second Floor
Election/Appointment November 5, 2002 - Oakland County Circuit Court 2008 - Re-elected 2014 - Re-elected	November 5, 2002 - Oakland County Circuit Court 2008 - Re-elected 2014 - Re-elected
Education B.A., Wayne State University - 1973 J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law - 1977	B.A., Wayne State University - 1973 J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law - 1977

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MI - 6th Circuit Court of Michigan
Clerk phone:	+1 (248) 858-7954

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Oakland County Circuit Court	Oakland County, Michigan
Friend of the Court Referee	Oakland County Circuit Court	Oakland County, Michigan
Attorney	Private Practice	None