On November 5th, Plymouth, Canton, and Northville voters will be asked to decide who should be their next judge at the 35th District Court (our local court).  I am hopeful that you will decide that I fit that bill.

Dedication to our community and experience does matter.  I have lived in the same house in our community for nearly 3 decades.   At the same time, I worked here as a private practice attorney in the same Main Street office in downtown Plymouth.

As some of you may recall, I narrowly lost an election for 35th District Court Judge in 2008.  Although a tough loss hurt at the time, I pledged to continue to work hard for the place I call home.  I kept a quote from our local newspaper where I congratulated my opponent and pledged that I would work tirelessly for the betterment of our community, both as a resident and a small business owner.  I am proud to say that I kept my pledge from 16 years ago and have worked hard to fulfill that obligation.

I have never stopped serving our residents as a “Main Street” lawyer and supporter of so many worthwhile causes. I have lived, worked, and raised my family in this community. However, I have always believed I could best serve our residents as a fair and impartial jurist on our local community court.

I am the only candidate who has lived and worked in this community for nearly 3 decades, handling nearly 400 more cases at our court than my opponent (417 compared to only 7).  Our next judge must show judicial temperament and impartiality and not be beholden to any political idealogy.  This is especially true in our current times.  I also firmly believe that our next judge should have a proven track record of legal experience at the court they wish to serve, as well as involvement in the community in which they live.  I believe I have demonstrated both.

Thank you for stopping by. Feel free to contact me directly should you wish to learn more about me or my campaign.

I hope to earn your vote on November 5th!

Joe Barone