Judges Of The US District Court
For The Eastern District of Michigan

Bernard A. Friedman

Born: 1943

Education

J.D. Detroit College of Law, 1968

Professional Career

US Army Lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1967-1968
US Army Reserve Lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1968-1973
Felony trial attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, MI, 1969-1970
Private law practice, Detroit, 1970-1974
Private law practice, Southfield, MI, 1974-1982
Judge, 48th District Court, MI, 1982-1988

Federal Judicial Service

US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by President Ronald Reagan, 1988
Served 1988-present
Chief Judge 2004-2009
Senior Status 2009

Currently on the Court