Honorable Rebekah R. Coleman
About Judge Coleman
Judge Coleman was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She earned an undergrad degree from Michigan State University prior to attending Wayne State University Law School for her JD. She then obtained an MBA from University of Detroit Mercy.
Judge Rebekah Coleman was elected to the 32A District Court in November 2020 to serve a six-year term. She is the first female and African American judge to serve at 32A District Court. Her parents, Judge Donald Coleman and the late attorney April Howard Coleman demonstrated to her the importance of serving your community at an early age. They helped her develop a life-long mission focused on justice, community, and fairness.
Prior to taking the bench, Judge Coleman worked in private practice specializing in criminal law, probate law, and bankruptcy law.
Judge Coleman is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Michigan Association for Justice, Association of Black Judges of Michigan, Wayne County District Judges Association, and Michigan District Judges Association.
Mission
- To serve the public by impartially resolving disputes by determining the facts and applying legal principles in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan.
Purpose
- To provide equal access to justice regardless of an individual’s socioeconomic status or personal characteristics.
- To interpret the laws.
- To enforce penalties for not complying with the laws.
- To ensure protection of individuals from harm of others.
- To provide an impartial forum for the accused, the litigants, and all other individuals who need such services.
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