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Local Distribution Note: Ottawa County is sharing the following press release from Governor Whitmer’s office because of its local relevance to residents. The release was prepared by the Governor’s office and is provided below as issued. Local media may contact District Court Administrator Lori Catalino or call 616-392-6991 in addition to the state contact listed below.
State Contact: press@michigan.gov
LANSING, Mich. —Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments of Nicole Matusko to the 55th District Court in Ingham County and Anna White to the 58th District Court in Ottawa County.
“I am proud to appoint Nicole and Anna to the bench,” said Governor Whitmer. “These Michiganders are skilled legal professionals who bring years of experience and dedication to their communities. I am confident that they will serve the people of Michigan admirably and uphold the rule of law.”
58th District Court – Ottawa County
Anna White, of Holland, is a deputy public defender at the Ottawa County Office of the Public Defender. White previously served as associate at Hann Persinger, P.C. White serves on the boards of directors of Movement West Michigan and Compassionate Heart Ministries and is also an advisory board member at Ridgepoint Community Church.
Anna White holds a Bachelor of Arts in social work from Hope College and a Juris Doctor from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
“It is truly an honor to be appointed to this seat,” said White. “I care deeply about our community and I look forward to the opportunity to bring justice and dignity to every person who enters the Holland District Court.”
This appointment was made to fill a partial term following the resignation of Judge Bradley Knoll. Judge White’s term will commence on July 6, 2026, and expire at twelve o’clock noon on January 1, 2027.
Judge Anna White
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