Jeffery S. Matis

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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.

6 candidates ran for 6th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Oakland County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Jeffery S. Matis

Chief Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court. Appointed a circuit judge in November 2015 and currently the court's chief judge; he served in the Family Division (2015-2018) and the Civil/Criminal Division since 2019. He was previously vice chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners (2011-2015), a Rochester city councilman (2007-2010) and a private-practice attorney (1994-2015). He graduated from Oakland University and the University of Detroit School of Law.

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• Mary Ellen T. Brennan
• David M. Cohen
• Lisa Gorcyca
• Nanci Grant
• Lorie N. Savin

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Is Jeffery S. Matis the incumbent?

Yes. Jeffery S. Matis currently holds this office.

What does the 6th 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 Jeffery S. Matis running against?

Mary Ellen T. Brennan, David M. Cohen, Lisa Gorcyca, Nanci Grant and Lorie N. Savin, for 6th Circuit Court Judge (Incumbent Position) (Oakland County).

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