Patricia J. Boyle
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Patricia J. Boyle was a member of the Michigan Supreme Court
from 1983-1998.
Boyle was born in Detroit. She received both her undergraduate and her law degree from Wayne State University
. In 1964 she became an assistant United States district attorney. She held this position until 1968. She was appointed a judge of the Detroit Recorders' Court in 1976 and served in that position until becoming a member of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Michigan Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is known as Michigan's "court of last resort" and consists of seven justices who are elected to eight-year terms. Candidates are nominated by political parties and are elected on a nonpartisan ballot...
from 1983-1998.
Boyle was born in Detroit. She received both her undergraduate and her law degree from Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in the city's Midtown Cultural Center Historic District. Founded in 1868, WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering more than 400 major subject areas to over 32,000 graduate and...
. In 1964 she became an assistant United States district attorney. She held this position until 1968. She was appointed a judge of the Detroit Recorders' Court in 1976 and served in that position until becoming a member of the Michigan Supreme Court.