Dave Richardson for 71A District Court Judge
44 Years of Legal Experience. A Lifetime of Service.
Dave Richardson is running to serve Lapeer County with fairness, integrity, and respect for the law, and to leave his small slice of the community better than he found it.
Mission
Serve the people of Lapeer County faithfully and leave my small slice of the community better than I found it.
Experience
Experience by the Numbers
Why I'm Running
This Campaign Is About Service
Dave is not seeking this seat for himself. He is seeking it for Lapeer County.
Not for prestige or personal gain
If elected, Dave gains nothing financially and will have no vested retirement benefits.
Qualified by experience and temperament
Dave believes his 44 years in the practice of law and his steady disposition make him well suited to the duties of a judge.
Called to make a difference
As both a Christian and a citizen, Dave believes we are called to make a difference when given the opportunity to serve.
Court Philosophy
People, Not Files.
At all times individuals who come within the court system should be treated with basic dignity and respect and not simply as another file to dispatch.
Dave Richardson
What Guides Dave
The Values That Guide Dave
Faithful Service
Dave's faith shapes his belief that every person should be treated with dignity, respect, and care.
Family Commitment
A husband, father, and grandfather, Dave understands that court decisions often affect entire families.
Honesty & Integrity
The court must be worthy of public trust, in every decision and interaction.
Advocate for Justice
Justice requires fairness, accountability, and respect for the law.
Steady Problem Solving
A judge must be calm, capable, prepared, and thoughtful.
Even Temperament
The courtroom needs a steady presence, especially when people are under stress.
Rooted Locally
Rooted in Family, Faith, and Community
Outside the courtroom, Dave is a husband, father, and Papa to nine grandchildren, a longtime member of North Branch Wesleyan Church, a youth sports coach, a gardener, a reader, and a Detroit Tigers fan working with his wife toward visiting every MLB stadium.
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