Governor Appointed. Not Elected by the People.
This official was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) in 2021. They were not chosen through a public vote.
Hon. Namita Sharma
Presiding Judge, Family Division
5
Years Served
2021
Since
6yr
Term
2028
Next Election
Press & Public Record
Verified citations only · Last updated 2026-04-24
1 press mention
Recent Press Mentions
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No Oversight Body in Kalamazoo: Michigan Law Requires Citizen Advisory Committee for Friend of the Court
Kalamazoo Transparency Act · 2026-03-31
Biography
Judge Namita Sharma was appointed to the bench by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2021. She was designated Presiding Judge of the Family Division on January 1, 2025 as part of the court's reorganization.
Details
- Court of Record
- 9th Circuit Court
- Division
- Family
- Jurisdiction
- Oversees Family Division operations. Divorce, custody, juvenile cases, and child protective proceedings.
- Court Address
- Gull Road Justice Complex, 1536 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
How They Got the Seat
- Method
- APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR
- Appointed By
- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D)
- Appointment Year
- 2021
- Election Type
- Nonpartisan
- Term Length
- 6 years
- Next Election
- November 2028