Marianne Battani
Marianne O. Battani was a federal judge with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She joined the court in 2000 after a nomination by President Bill Clinton (D). She assumed senior status on June 9, 2012.[1] On December 31, 2020, Battani announced she would step back from her duties, citing a health issue.[2] Battani's service ended on September 10, 2021, upon her death.[3]
Early life and education
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Battani graduated from the University of Detroit with her bachelor's degree in 1966 and obtained her J.D. degree from Michigan State University's Detroit College of Law in 1972.[1]
Professional career
Battani was a private practice attorney until 1981. Battani served as judge of the 36th District Court for the City of Detroit from 1981 until 1982. Battani was elected by the people of Michigan as circuit court judge for the Wayne County Circuit Court, where she served from 1982 to 2000.[1]
Judicial career
Eastern District of Michigan
On the recommendation of Michigan U.S. Senator Carl Levin, Battani was nominated to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan by President Bill Clinton on August 5, 1999, to a seat vacated by Anna Diggs Taylor. Battani was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on May 24, 2000, and received commission on June 2, 2000. She assumed senior status on June 9, 2012.[1]
See also
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Office website
- Judge Marianne Battani's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Federal Judicial Center, "Battani, Marianne O.," accessed April 14, 2021
- ↑ Detroit Free Press, "Detroit federal Judge Marianne Battani, Bill Clinton nominee, steps down after 40 years," January 6, 2021
- ↑ Associated Press, "Marianne Battani, longtime Detroit-area judge, dies at 77," September 10, 2021
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