Judge Millicent D. Sherman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Hon. Millicent D. Sherman is a judge for the 36th District Court of Michigan. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on May 5, 2021, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Nancy Blount.

Prior to her appointment, Sherman sat as the Chief Magistrate for the 36th District Court, a position to which she was named in 2006. She presided over civil infraction hearings, felony and misdemeanor arraignments, search and arrest warrant requests, small claims, and parking violations.

Sherman earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Michigan in 1990. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 1995.

After graduating from law school, Sherman entered into private practice. She started as an associate at Kitch, Drutchas, Wagner & Kenny. Later, she opened her own private practice as a sole practitioner.

Her memberships have included the Michigan Association of District Court Magistrates, the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, the Wolverine Bar Association, and the Association of Black Judges of Michigan.

Sherman is a long-time resident of Detroit, Michigan.