She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Wayne State University in 1988 and attended the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). She received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law in 1996. Judge Miller was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1996 and to the State Bar of Arkansas in 1997.

About Judge Cylenthia LaToye Miller

Cylenthia LaToye Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Wayne State University and a law degree from Michigan State University College of Law.

She also has extensive experience as a labor and employment attorney and handled all phases of traditional labor and employment litigation matters while in private practice at Lewis & Munday, P.C. and at Dykema Gossett, PLLC. Judge Miller’s practice included AFSCME labor negotiations, school district & municipal arbitration hearings, administrative matters and cases involving harassment and discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, and disability, breach of contract, ERISA benefits, and defamation of character.

Judge Miller is the former Director of the Detroit Workforce Development Department, a Michigan Works! Agency. In her capacity as director, she supervised and directed the daily activities of the department and contractors.

She also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Baker College from August 2012 to June 2020 where she taught Criminal Justice classes (Criminal Law; Criminal Courts; Legal Issues in Corrections; and Juvenile Justice Concepts) and a Humanities class (Philosophy of Ethics).

Cylenthia previously worked as a labor and employment attorney in private practice at Lewis & Munday, P.C. and Dykema Gossett, PLLC. She also served as director of the Detroit Workforce Development Department and worked as an adjunct professor at Baker College.

Judge Miller was appointed as a Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court in August 2019 and elected to a six-year term in November 2020. As of January 2025, she serves in the Criminal Division, but previously served in the Family Division, Juvenile Section for over five years and led the section as its Presiding Judge from January 2023 to May 2024.

Previously, she served on the 36th Judicial District Court bench from April 2006 through August 2019 where she was the Founding & Presiding Judge over Street Outreach Court Detroit, a specialty court program which assists Detroit’s homeless population with clearing their driver’s licenses and returning to self-sufficiency (www.streetdemocracy.org/socd).

Cylenthia currently serves as a judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court. She was appointed in August 2019 and elected to a six-year term in November 2020. She previously served on the 36th Judicial District Court bench from April 2006 through August 2019.

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Serves as a judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court in the Criminal Division after serving more than five years in its Family Division, Juvenile Section.

As a judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court in the Criminal Division, she oversees the prosecution of criminal offenses and felonies, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.


Practiced as a labor and employment attorney at Lewis & Munday and Dykema Gossett, handling litigation, labor negotiations, arbitration, and employment discrimination matters.

As a federal district court judge, oversaw civil and criminal cases that involved disputes between residents of different states, questions of federal law, and federal crimes.

- As a judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court in the Criminal Division, she oversees the prosecution of criminal offenses and felonies, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- Practiced as a labor and employment attorney at Lewis & Munday and Dykema Gossett, handling litigation, labor negotiations, arbitration, and employment discrimination matters.
- As a federal district court judge, oversaw civil and criminal cases that involved disputes between residents of different states, questions of federal law, and federal crimes.

Legal Experience

As of September 16, 2026, Cylenthia LaToye Miller’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

From the Courtroom

In the Criminal Division of the Third Judicial Circuit Court, Judge Miller acts in accordance with the law to protect the rights of the persons who appear before her, including victims and those accused of crimes. She acts with integrity, treats everyone with courtesy and respect, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her courtroom.

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Says she follows the law to protect the rights of victims and people accused of crimes.

- Says she follows the law to protect the rights of victims and people accused of crimes.

Judicial Philosophy

Judge Miller’s conduct has been questioned before. In 2024, she was found with a loaded and unregistered firearm inside Detroit Metro Airport.

She would later plead no contest to a weapons charge, was given probation, and was eligible to have the case removed from her record down the road.

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Pleaded no contest to a weapons charge and received probation in 2024.

- Pleaded no contest to a weapons charge and received probation in 2024.

Ethics & Conduct

She is a lifelong, active Christian and a licensed Minister; a Golden Heritage Life Member of the NAACP; and a member of the State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Judges Association; Association of Black Judges of Michigan; Wolverine Bar Association; Straker Bar Association; Detroit Bar Association (Fellow); the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan; the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Rho Omega Chapter; the Michigan Democratic Party; and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History (former Board member).

Judge Miller is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Purpose Charter Academy School for Law & Public Service. She is also the current Chairperson of the Foreign Language Review Board and a member of the Michigan Continuing Judicial Education Board, both of which were the result of appointments by the Michigan Supreme Court.

Founded and presided over Street Outreach Court Detroit, a specialty court assisting Detroit’s homeless population with clearing driver’s licenses.

Is a Golden Heritage Life Member of the NAACP.

Serves as chairperson of the Board of Directors for Purpose Charter Academy School for Law & Public Service.

- Founded and presided over Street Outreach Court Detroit, a specialty court assisting Detroit’s homeless population with clearing driver’s licenses.
- Is a Golden Heritage Life Member of the NAACP.
- Serves as chairperson of the Board of Directors for Purpose Charter Academy School for Law & Public Service.

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Cylenthia LaToye Miller

Served as presiding judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court Family Division, Juvenile Section, from January 2023 through May 2024.

Served as a judge on the 36th Judicial District Court from April 2006 through August 2019.

- Serves as a judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court in the Criminal Division after serving more than five years in its Family Division, Juvenile Section.
- Served as presiding judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court Family Division, Juvenile Section, from January 2023 through May 2024.
- Served as a judge on the 36th Judicial District Court from April 2006 through August 2019.
- Practiced as a labor and employment attorney at Lewis & Munday and Dykema Gossett, handling litigation, labor negotiations, arbitration, and employment discrimination matters.

- Serves as chairperson of the Board of Directors for Purpose Charter Academy School for Law & Public Service.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Wayne State University in 1988 and attended the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). She received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law in 1996.

Cylenthia LaToye Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Wayne State University, attended the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), and earned a law degree from Michigan State University College of Law.

Previously, she served on the 36th Judicial District Court bench from April 2006 through August 2019 where she was the Founding & Presiding Judge over Street Outreach Court Detroit, a specialty court program which assists Detroit’s homeless population with clearing their driver’s licenses and returning to self-sufficiency.

She also has extensive experience as a labor and employment attorney and handled all phases of traditional labor and employment litigation matters while in private practice at Lewis & Munday, P.C. and at Dykema Gossett, PLLC.

Judge Miller’s practice included AFSCME labor negotiations, school district & municipal arbitration hearings, administrative matters and cases involving harassment and discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, and disability, breach of contract, ERISA benefits, and defamation of character.

Serves as a Third Judicial Circuit Court judge in the Criminal Division, after more than five years in the Family Division’s Juvenile Section, including as presiding judge.

Served as a 36th Judicial District Court judge from April 2006 through August 2019 and founded and presided over Street Outreach Court Detroit.

Practiced as a labor and employment attorney, handling labor negotiations, arbitration hearings, administrative matters, and employment-related litigation at Lewis & Munday and Dykema Gossett.

- Serves as a Third Judicial Circuit Court judge in the Criminal Division, after more than five years in the Family Division’s Juvenile Section, including as presiding judge.
- Served as a 36th Judicial District Court judge from April 2006 through August 2019 and founded and presided over Street Outreach Court Detroit.
- Practiced as a labor and employment attorney, handling labor negotiations, arbitration hearings, administrative matters, and employment-related litigation at Lewis & Munday and Dykema Gossett.

Founded and presided over Street Outreach Court Detroit, a specialty court program that helps homeless residents resolve certain civil infractions and misdemeanors.

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Says she follows the law to protect the rights of victims and people accused of crimes, while treating courtroom participants with courtesy and respect.

- Says she follows the law to protect the rights of victims and people accused of crimes, while treating courtroom participants with courtesy and respect.

Was cited for possessing a dangerous weapon.

Always having had a special place for Highland Park, Michigan in her heart, she also served as the Chairperson of the 2018 Highland Park Centennial Celebration Team, to which then Mayor Hubert Yopp appointed her.

Founded and presided over Street Outreach Court Detroit, which assisted homeless Detroit residents with clearing driver’s license issues and returning to self-sufficiency.

Serves as chairperson of the board of directors for Purpose Charter Academy School for Law & Public Service.

Served as chairperson of the 2018 Highland Park Centennial Celebration Team.

- Serves as chairperson of the board of directors for Purpose Charter Academy School for Law & Public Service.
- Served as chairperson of the 2018 Highland Park Centennial Celebration Team.

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- A circuit court judge is an elected judicial official who serves in Michigan’s circuit court system, the state’s trial court of general jurisdiction.
- Circuit courts handle major legal matters, including felony criminal cases, large civil lawsuits, family law matters, juvenile cases, and appeals from lower courts and some administrative agencies.
- Michigan circuit court judges are elected in nonpartisan elections and may also be appointed to fill vacancies.
- Judges serve six-year terms and may run for reelection.
- Candidates must be licensed attorneys authorized to practice law in Michigan, admitted to practice for at least five years, qualified electors within the judicial circuit, and under 70 years old at the time of election or appointment.
- The salary of a Michigan circuit court judge is approximately $183,000 per year.

A judge who handles major criminal, civil, and family court cases.