Governor Appointed - Not Elected by the People
This official was appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder (R) in 2013 - not chosen through a public vote. They later ran unopposed in 2014 to retain the seat - voters had no alternative candidate to choose.
Hon. G. Scott Pierangeli
Chief Judge Pro Tem; also serves in Family Division
13
Years Served
2013
Since
6yr
Term Length
2030
Next Election
Public Opinion Poll
0 total votesBiography
Judge G. Scott Pierangeli has served as a Probate Judge since 2013 and was designated Chief Judge Pro Tem in 2022. He holds a dual assignment, also serving in the Family Division at the Gull Road Justice Complex. Previously served as a Kalamazoo County assistant prosecutor for 15 years and as an attorney referee for the Cass County Friend of the Court.
Career Timeline
Chief Judge Pro Tem (2022-present)
Probate Court Judge (2013-present)
Dual assignment: Probate and Family Division
Kalamazoo County Assistant Prosecutor (15 years)
Attorney Referee, Cass County Friend of the Court
Campaign Finance & Funding
No campaign finance data found. Ran unopposed in 2014 after gubernatorial appointment.
Appointed by Gov. Snyder (R) on Nov. 26, 2013
Ran unopposed in 2014 - minimal fundraising required
No PAC, AIPAC, or foreign lobby contributions found
Details
- Court
- Probate Court
- Division
- Probate
- Jurisdiction
- Probate matters, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, mental health commitments, family law cases
- Education
- University of Toledo College of Law, J.D.; Western Michigan University, B.A.
- Court Address
- Gull Road Justice Complex, 1536 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
How They Got the Seat
- Method
- APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR
- Appointed By
- Gov. Rick Snyder (R)
- Appointment Year
- 2013
- Later Elected
- 2014 (ran unopposed - no alternative)
- Election Type
- Nonpartisan
- Term Length
- 6 years
- Next Election
- November 2030