Honorable Colleen O'Brien

• Sixth Judicial Circuit Judge since 1998
• Graduate: University of Michigan, 1978; Detroit College of Law, 1981
• Private practice attorney specializing in civil litigation for 17 years
• Member: State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, Oakland Circuit Court Criminal Assignment Committee, Oakland County Women's Bar Association, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM), Adult Treatment Court Mental Health Community Committee
• Advisory Board, Crossroads for Youth
• Board of Directors, Michigan Judges Association
• Chairperson, Michigan Judges Association Corrections Committee
• Presiding Judge, female Adult Treatment Court
• Presiding Judge, Oakland Circuit Court Civil/Criminal Division, 2009
• Fellow: Michigan State Bar Foundation, Oakland County Bar Foundation
• Past President of the Oakland County Women's Bar Association, 1993-1994
• Adjunct Professor at Cooley Law School
• Adjunct Professor at Baker College and Oakland Community College Paralegal Programs