The Hon. Michael J. Griffin (Ret.) was a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of Idaho. He was elected to the bench in 2010. Griffin retired on January 6, 2015.
The 2nd Judicial District includes Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties.
He began his judicial career as a magistrate in Idaho County in 1982 and presided in that capacity until 2008. Before that, Griffin worked as a deputy prosecutor in Idaho County and as a private practice attorney.
He received a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University. Griffin then completed a J.D. at the University of Idaho College of Law.