Local lawyer appointed to 95-B District Court by Gov. Snyder
Courtesy: lacostlaw.com
LANSING — Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Julie LaCost to the 95-B District Court in Dickinson County, according to a statement from the Governor’s Office.
“Through her successful career in private practice in Michigan and Wisconsin, Julie has demonstrated a work ethic and commitment to community service that will serve her well as a district judge,” Snyder said in the statement. “I wish her well in this important new role.”
LaCost is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, State Bar of Wisconsin and the Dickinson-Iron County Bar Association. She has been active in the community through the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Zonta Club, United Way of Dickinson County, Dickinson Are Community Foundation, Salvation Army and the Dickinson Area Partnership.
She completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1984. LaCost then went on to earn her law degree from Thomas Cooley Law School in 1988.
She will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Christopher Ninomiya. She must seek election in November 2018 for a full term.