Judge Elian E. H. Fichtner - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Elian E. H. Fichtner is a judge for the Seventieth District Court of Michigan in Saginaw County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Snyder in April 2018, filling the vacancy created by the appointment of the Hon. Manvel Trice, III to the Tenth Circuit Court.

During her judicial tenure, Fichtner was appointed to serve as a Presiding Judge of the Seventieth District Court, and she heads the Saginaw County Mental Health Court.

Prior to her appointment, she was in private practice for twelve years at Smith Bovill, P.C., where her practice included probate and estate planning with an emphasis on elder law and elder care issues. She began as a law clerk at the firm in 2005 and became a shareholder in 2013.

She received a B.A. from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 2001. Fichtner went on to complete a J.D. at Valparaiso University Law School in 2005. She was admitted to practice in Michigan (2006) and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (2006).

Her memberships have included the Saginaw County Bar Association (treasurer) and the Probate/Estate Planning and Elder Law/Disability Rights sections of the State Bar of Michigan. Fichtner served on the Board of Directors for the Saginaw Community Foundation and Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan. She has also served as a pro bono volunteer at the Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, where she was a board member.

Fichtner has been involved with the Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Council and the Junior League of Saginaw Valley.

She is a native of Saginaw, where she attended Arthur Hill High School. Fichtner and her husband, Joseph, have two children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Elian E. H. Fichtner

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. DEERIK DEALTOE PIPKINS

On April 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

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Apr 05, 2024

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Saginaw County

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Saginaw County, MI

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May 05, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. JOSHUA PHILIP BURNS

On April 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2024

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ACTIVE

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Saginaw County

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Saginaw County, MI

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May 05, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. TERRANCE EDWARD WASHINGTON

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Saginaw County

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. BART WILLIAM WRIGHT

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Apr 01, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. BRANDON TYLER ATKINS

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

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Apr 01, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Saginaw County

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. JERRY LEON SMITH, III

On March 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

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Mar 28, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. Antonio Delmarco Harrison

On March 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. BOBBY JO LEADFORD

On March 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. CARL RAY HARRIS, Jr.

On March 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. HALEIGH MICHELLE HARRISON

On March 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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May 05, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. GARY LEE RAMIREZ

On March 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 14, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. ROLANDO RAMIREZ

On March 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Saginaw County

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. CATRIANA VANCHESTA ABRAM

On March 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Mar 31, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. VERONICA LYNN PETTAS

On March 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

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Mar 01, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Mar 31, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. TERRY LEMAR NOBLE

On February 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Feb 29, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Mar 24, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. FRANK GABRIEL BELVIN

On February 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Mar 17, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. TERRANCE MAC WATSON

On February 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. EMMANUEL SHONTA KINCAID

On February 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. LAUREN MORGAN ELIZABETH GROGAN-LOVETT

On February 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. LOUIS BARRY CURRIN

On February 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 14, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. RACHEL NOEL HOLMES

On February 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 07, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. MANDY MARIE WILSON

On February 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Mar 24, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. JAMAL HILL

On February 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Apr 28, 2024

STATE OF MICHIGAN vs. CURTIS GENE THOMAS

On February 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Saginaw County. Judge Fichtner, Elian E.H. presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

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Active

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Case Last Refreshed

Apr 14, 2024

About

Elian E. H. Fichtner
Current Appointment 70th District Court of Michigan	70th District Court of Michigan
Education B.A., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - 2001 J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law - 2005	B.A., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - 2001 J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law - 2005

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MI - 70th District Court of Michigan

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Law Clerk	Smith Bovill, P.C.	Saginaw County, Michigan
Associate	Smith Bovill, P.C.	Saginaw County, Michigan
Shareholder	Smith Bovill, P.C.	Saginaw County, Michigan
Judge	Seventieth District Court of Michigan	Saginaw County, Michigan