Judge Annette J. Berry - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Annette J. Berry is a judge for the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Michigan. She was elected to the bench in 2000 and re-elected in 2006, 2012, and 2018.

Berry earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, Dearborn in 1983. She then completed a J.D. at the Detroit College of Law. She is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan (1989) and the United States Supreme Court (2010).

After graduating from law school, Berry began her legal career as an assistant attorney general in the Michigan Department of the Attorney General. During her tenure there, she held assignments as legal counsel for the Secretary of State as well as the Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Department of Education, and the Department of Consumer and Industry Affairs. She also served as a prosecutor in the Criminal Division, where she specialized in white-collar, economic, conspiracy, and gaming crimes.

Her memberships have included the American Bar Association, the Catholic Lawyers Society, and the Michigan Judges Association (president). She also sat on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Judicial Council of the State Bar of Michigan, the Board of Directors for the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, and the Board of Directors of the Delta Theta Phi Sorority.

She is a recipient of the Outstanding Service Award from the Michigan Department of State Police and the Recognition of Outstanding & Diligent Service from the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Berry is married to Jim Berry. When not presiding over legal proceedings, Berry is actively involved with the Father Kern Foundation of the Most Holy Trinity Church in Detroit and the Junior Achievement for Southeastern Michigan.

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CLEAR PHYSICAL THERAPY, LLC, a Michigan professional limited liability company, (Ricco Cartwright) v LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a foreign corporation

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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Jackson, Johnnie Henry v Farmers Insurance Exchange

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Haidous, Rola v General Motors LLC

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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NUO, ENGJELL v STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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Tomczak, Personal Representative, Abigale M. , et al. v Ascension St. John Hospital , et al.

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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COLLINS ASSET GROUP, LLC v White, Samuel

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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Triad Financial Services, Inc., as Servicer for Venture Holdings Portfolio IV, LLC v Harvey, Cierra T.

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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Pollard, Juwan v Cook, Alicia , et al.

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KENNEDY, MICHAEL v STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY , et al.

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LEE, MARLONNA v TITAN INSURANCE COMPANY , et al.

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Roney, Gerald Dino v State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company , et al.

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FAITH PHYSICAL THERAPY LLC (Maha Aljibawi and Lara Kadour) v AUTO CLUB GROUP INSURANCE COMPANY , et al.

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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Credit Acceptance Corporation v Phillips, Marquise

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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Nemarundwe, Appel Jones v State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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Joanie Dawson, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Jacob Dawson-Escobedo, Deceased v Folden, Troy , et al.

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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Morris, Demetrius v The City of Detroit

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LOWES PRO SUPPLY CO, a corp. v HATSOFF HOLDINGS INCORPORATED, a Mi Non- Profit fka HONORING ALL THE SACRIFICES

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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ROCKER, PAULINE v CITY OF GROSSE POINTE FARMS

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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LOVETT, JEREMIAH, By His/Her Next Frie , et al. v MCGHEE, NATASHA , et al.

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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Parks, Antanisha v Progressive Marathon Insurance Company

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Bloomfield Hills Surgery Center, LLC v State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

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A One Physical Therapy PLLC v State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

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Ingram, Kiara v Progressive Casualty Insurance Company , et al.

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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Julio Ramos, Deceased by his Personal Representative Alicia Rodriguez v Ascension St. John Hospital

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Wayne County. Judge Annette J. Berry presiding.

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About

Annette J. Berry
Current Appointment 3rd Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Room 1807	3rd Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Room 1807
Election/Appointment 2000 - Third Judicial Circuit Court 2006 - Re-election 2012 - Re-election 2018 - Re-election	2000 - Third Judicial Circuit Court 2006 - Re-election 2012 - Re-election 2018 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan, Dearborn - 1983 J.D., Detroit College of Law	Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan, Dearborn - 1983 J.D., Detroit College of Law