Judge Julia B. Owdziej: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Richard D. Snyder

Biography

Hon. Julia B. Owdziej is a judge for the Washtenaw County Probate Court in Michigan. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Snyder on June 3, 2014, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Nancy Cornelia Wheeler (Ret.).


During her judicial tenure, Owdziej has served as presiding judge of the Juvenile Division. She has presided over trust inter vivos cases, all conservator cases, and all guardian cases. In addition, Owdziej has also been assigned to juvenile delinquency matters, including the Juvenile Drug/Mental Health Court and the Sexually Reactive Treatment Court.


Prior to joining the bench, she was a referee for the Washtenaw County Juvenile Drug Court and a deputy probate register (2011 to 2014). Owdziej began with the Washtenaw County Trial Court as a referee in 1999.


Before that, she had worked for eight years as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, a position she began in 1991.


Owdziej received a B.A. in criminal justice from Michigan State University in 1985. She went on to complete a J.D. at Detroit College of Law in 1989.


After graduating from law school, Owdziej began her legal career as an assistant attorney general with the Michigan Department of Attorney General, where she represented the DHHS in neglect hearings in Wayne County.


She has served as a board member for the Center for Occupational and Personalized Education and sat on the State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee.


Owdziej is a longtime leader of Washtenaw County 4-H. When not presiding over legal matters, she enjoys traveling to horse shows with her daughter.

Recent Cases by Hon. Julia B. Owdziej

On May 10, 2024 a limited guardianship of adult (gl) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Judge

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Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Limited Guardianship of Adult (GL)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an adult conservatorship (ca) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Adult Conservatorship (CA)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a name change (nc) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Name Change (NC)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an adult guardianship (full) (ga) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Adult Guardianship (Full) (GA)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an adult guardianship (full) (ga) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Adult Guardianship (Full) (GA)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a miscellaneous matters (ml) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Miscellaneous Matters (ML)

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a developmental disability guardianship (dd) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Developmental Disability Guardianship (DD)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an adult guardianship (full) (ga) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Adult Guardianship (Full) (GA)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a trust inter vivos (tv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Trust Inter Vivos (TV)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a no-fault automobile insurance (nf) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

No-Fault Automobile Insurance (NF)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a limited guardianship of adult (gl) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Limited Guardianship of Adult (GL)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a name change (nc) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Name Change (NC)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a no-fault automobile insurance (nf) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

No-Fault Automobile Insurance (NF)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a trust inter vivos (tv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Trust Inter Vivos (TV)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a limited guardianship of adult (gl) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Limited Guardianship of Adult (GL)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a personal injury, auto negligence (ni) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Personal Injury, Auto Negligence (NI)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a personal injury, auto negligence (ni) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Personal Injury, Auto Negligence (NI)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a no-fault automobile insurance (nf) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

No-Fault Automobile Insurance (NF)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an adult conservatorship (ca) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Adult Conservatorship (CA)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a limited guardianship of adult (gl) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Limited Guardianship of Adult (GL)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an adult guardianship (full) (ga) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Adult Guardianship (Full) (GA)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an adult guardianship (full) (ga) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Adult Guardianship (Full) (GA)

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an employment discrimination (cd) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Employment Discrimination (CD)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Discrimination

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an other personal injury (no) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Washtenaw County. Judge Owdziej, Julia B. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Judge

Hon. Owdziej, Julia B. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Owdziej, Julia B.

Court

Washtenaw County

County

Washtenaw County, MI

Category

Other Personal Injury (NO)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

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