Matthew S. Switalski

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A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.

4 candidates ran for 16th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Macomb County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Matthew S. Switalski

Judge, 16th Judicial Circuit Court (Macomb County). Elected to the circuit bench in 2002 and serving since 2003; presides over family division cases, including adoptions and felony non-support matters. Previously a Macomb County assistant prosecutor (1999–2002) and an assistant city attorney for St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe and Grosse Pointe Farms; University of Michigan and University of Detroit law graduate.

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Is Matthew S. Switalski the incumbent?

Yes. Matthew S. Switalski currently holds this office.

What does the 16th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) seat do?

A judge on the state's main trial court. Hears serious criminal cases (felonies), large civil lawsuits and, in many states, family and probate matters.

Who is Matthew S. Switalski running against?

Julie Gatti, Tanya A. Grillo and James M. Maceroni, for 16th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Macomb County).

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