Judge Mary Ellen Brennan - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Mary Ellen Brennan is a judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Michigan in Oakland County. She was elected to the bench on November 4, 2008.

During her judicial tenure, Brennan has served as presiding judge of the Oakland County Family Court Division and the Oakland County Family-Focused Juvenile Drug Court.

Prior to her election, she spent six years as a judicial staff attorney with the Forty-Fourth District Court (2002 to 2008). Before that, Brennan was an assistant city attorney for the City of Royal Oak (1998 to 2002), assistant general counsel for Meadowbrook Insurance Group (1996 to 1998), and an assistant prosecutor with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in Oakland County (1990 to 1996).

She received a bachelor’s degree from James Madison College. Brennan went on to complete a J.D. at Wayne State University Law School.

She was admitted to practice in Michigan in 1989.

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JOSEPH SECELIA vs. JONES MANFRED

On May 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 14, 2024

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AC OCEAN WALK vs. PATTAH VINCENT MARK

On May 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 14, 2024

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SICILIANO JESSICA vs. MISSION POINT MANAGEMENT SERV

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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RUTYNA KENNETH vs. SARASIN SCOTT

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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May 13, 2024

DYNAMIC GLAZING SYSTEMS INC vs. OYK INVESTMENTS

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May 10, 2024

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LABSER vs. PROGRESSIVE MARATHON INS CO

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May 10, 2024

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May 10, 2024

STONE ST ORIGINATIONS vs. NONE

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May 10, 2024

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BARRERA ANA vs. JENKINS STACY

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May 10, 2024

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May 10, 2024

LABSER vs. FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INS CO OF M

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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May 10, 2024

BIPROHUT MOSTOSTAL ZABRZE vs. OSIRIUS GROUP

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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CUCINA MODA BIRMINGHAM vs. WATKINS KENNETH T

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May 09, 2024

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May 10, 2024

FARMERS INS EXCHANGE vs. PROGRESSIVE MARATHON INS CO

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May 09, 2024

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May 10, 2024

ALEXANDRA PHYSICAL THERAPY vs. AUTO CLUB GROUP INS CO

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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May 07, 2024

CAPITAL ONE vs. ANDRUSYSZYN JAROSLAW

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May 07, 2024

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ALEXANDRA PHYSICAL THERAPY vs. AUTO CLUB GROUP INS CO

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May 07, 2024

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May 07, 2024

HOWARD JOHN vs. MCHALE JAKOB

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May 07, 2024

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ALEXANDRA PHYSICAL THERAPY vs. AUTO CLUB GROUP INS CO

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May 07, 2024

PESTA KENNETH vs. FALLAHI AMIRKIAVASH

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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May 07, 2024

GILICH PETAR A vs. GILICH JASON

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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May 06, 2024

NORTHWEST NEUROLOGY CLINIC vs. ALLSTATE INS CO

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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May 06, 2024

FORTSON ALESIA vs. ASCENSION MACOMBOAKLAND HOSPIT

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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May 06, 2024

COMFORT PHYSICAL THERAPY vs. FRANKENMUTH INS CO

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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May 03, 2024

KUKES RACHEL vs. THOMAS SEBOLD & ASSOC INC

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May 02, 2024

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May 03, 2024

VARILEASE FINANCE INC vs. STERLING MILLWORK INC

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge MARY ELLEN BRENNAN presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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About

Mary Ellen Brennan
Current Appointment 6th Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Courtroom 2G, Second Floor	6th Circuit Court of Michigan, Department Courtroom 2G, Second Floor
Election/Appointment November 4, 2008 - Oakland County Circuit Court November 4, 2014 - Re-elected	November 4, 2008 - Oakland County Circuit Court November 4, 2014 - Re-elected
Education Bachelor's degree, James Madison College J.D., Wayne State University Law School	Bachelor's degree, James Madison College J.D., Wayne State University Law School

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MI - 6th Circuit Court of Michigan
Clerk phone:	+1 (248) 858-0355
Fax:	+1 (248) 975-9792

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant Prosecutor	Office of the Prosecuting Attorney	Oakland County, Michigan
Assistant General Counsel	Meadowbrook Insurance Group	Oakland County, Michigan
Assistant City Attorney	City of Royal Oak	Oakland County, Michigan
Judicial Staff Attorney	Forty-Fourth District Court	Oakland County, Michigan
Judge	Oakland County Circuit Court	Oakland County, Michigan