Tanya A. Grillo

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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 Tanya A. Grillo

Judge, 16th Judicial Circuit Court (Macomb County). Tanya A. Grillo was appointed to the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Macomb County on January 6, 2026. A Macomb County native, she founded Grillo Law, P.L.L.C., a criminal defense practice, and was a regional manager for the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission and an administrative hearing officer for the City of Mount Clemens.

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• Julie Gatti
• James M. Maceroni
• Matthew S. Switalski

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Is Tanya A. Grillo the incumbent?

Yes. Tanya A. Grillo 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 Tanya A. Grillo running against?

Julie Gatti, James M. Maceroni and Matthew S. Switalski, for 16th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Macomb County).

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