Judge Prentis Edwards, Jr.: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

3rd Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Room 304

Appointed By: Gov. Richard D. Snyder

Biography

The Hon. Prentis Edwards, Jr. is a judge for the Third Circuit Court in Michigan. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Snyder on July 13, 2017, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Thomas Cameron.


Prior to his appointment, Edwards was a judge for the 36th District Court of Michigan, a position to which he was named in 2011.


Edwards earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 2002. He then completed a J.D. at Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005. As a law student, Edwards worked as a legislative assistant for the Michigan State House of Representatives, where he assisted with public policy, constituent relations, and legislative affairs.


After graduating from law school, Edwards began his legal career as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. He served in that capacity until his appointment to the bench, prosecuting complex serious violent crimes as a member of the Special Operations Community Prosecution Unit of the Trials Division.


His memberships have included the Detroit Bar Association, the Wolverine Bar Association, the Association of Black Judges of Michigan, and the Charles H. Wright Museum. He has also been involved with the Diversity Inclusion Advisory Committee of the State Bar of Michigan, the Time Guidelines Committee of the Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office, and the Advisory Committee of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission.


Edwards was born and raised in Detroit, where he attended Renaissance High School.

Recent Cases by Hon. Prentis Edwards, Jr.

On October 30, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Prentis Edwards, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On October 9, 2012 a (av) - civil appealsfinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2012

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(AV) - Civil AppealsFinal

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On September 27, 2012 a (ch) - housing and real estatefinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Sep 27, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(CH) - Housing and Real EstateFinal

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On September 12, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Prentis Edwards, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On August 24, 2012 a (nf) - no-fault automobile insurancefinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Aug 24, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NF) - No-Fault Automobile InsuranceFinal

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On July 10, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Prentis Edwards, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jul 10, 2012

Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On June 29, 2012 a (ni) - personal injury, auto negligencefinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NI) - Personal Injury, Auto NegligenceFinal

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On June 11, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Prentis Edwards, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2012

Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On May 18, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Prentis Edwards, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On May 7, 2012 a (no) - other personal injuryfinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NO) - Other Personal InjuryFinal

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On April 25, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Prentis Edwards, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2012

Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On April 16, 2012 a (nf) - no-fault automobile insurancefinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NF) - No-Fault Automobile InsuranceFinal

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On March 8, 2012 a (no) - other personal injuryfinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NO) - Other Personal InjuryFinal

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On February 16, 2012 a (nf) - no-fault automobile insurancefinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NF) - No-Fault Automobile InsuranceFinal

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On February 15, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Prentis Edwards, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On February 9, 2012 a (ni) - personal injury, auto negligencefinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NI) - Personal Injury, Auto NegligenceFinal

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On January 27, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Prentis Edwards, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On January 20, 2012 a (no) - other personal injuryfinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NO) - Other Personal InjuryFinal

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On January 20, 2012 a (nf) - no-fault automobile insurancefinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NF) - No-Fault Automobile InsuranceFinal

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On January 18, 2012 a (no) - other personal injuryfinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Jan 18, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NO) - Other Personal InjuryFinal

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On January 17, 2012 a (nf) - no-fault automobile insurancefinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2012

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NF) - No-Fault Automobile InsuranceFinal

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On January 3, 2012 a (ck) - contractsfinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(CK) - ContractsFinal

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On December 29, 2011 a (cz) - general civilfinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(CZ) - General CivilFinal

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

On December 28, 2011 a (nf) - no-fault automobile insurancefinal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Edwards, Prentis presiding.

Filed

Dec 28, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Wayne County

County

Wayne County, MI

Category

(NF) - No-Fault Automobile InsuranceFinal

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 28, 2022

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