Hon. Paul J. Bridenstine
Judge, Criminal Division
11
Years Served
2015
Since
6yr
Term
2026
Next Election
Press & Public Record
Verified citations only · Last updated 2026-04-24
2 press mentions
Recent Press Mentions
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Kalamazoo Man Andrew McCormack Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Stabbing Death of James Travis
MLive · 2026-04-02
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Already Served Time, Kalamazoo Man Convicted of 2022 Stabbing Murder After Four-Year Delay
MLive · 2026-04-08
Biography
Judge Paul J. Bridenstine serves on the 9th Circuit Court in the Criminal Division. He has served on the bench since 2015.
Details
- Court of Record
- 9th Circuit Court
- Division
- Criminal
- Jurisdiction
- Felony criminal cases. Trials, sentencing, and post-conviction proceedings.
- Court Address
- Judge Charles A. Pratt Justice Center, 227 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
How They Got the Seat
- Method
- ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE
- Election Type
- Nonpartisan
- Term Length
- 6 years
- Next Election
- November 2026 (UPCOMING)