Born on September 4, 1977 in South Lebanon, Farhat immigrated to the United States with his family on January 18, 1988. He is the youngest of 10 children, five boys and five girls.

Gov. Whitmer appoints Helal Farhat to the Wayne County Third Circuit Court

At age 10 Farhat entered Dearborn Public Schools and graduated from Fordson High School in 1995. In May 1999, Farhat received his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and in May 2002 he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State’s law school.

Helal A. Farhat is originally from South Lebanon and immigrated to the United States with his family. He earned an undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and a law degree from Wayne State University Law School.

Gov. Whitmer appoints Helal Farhat to the Wayne County Third ...

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Farhat has practiced law for the past 17 years and tried cases in district, circuit and federal courts and administrative bodies. He established Farhat Law Firm in 2012, which specializes in business litigation, criminal law, family law and immigration and is currently the managing member.

Farhat is a member of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) and sits on the board of directors of the Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL). He is also the president of the non-profit Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC); president of the Dearborn Bar Association; co-chair of BRIDGES, an ad hoc group of community leaders and law enforcement representatives; a board member of the Safe Substance Abuse Coalition and sat on the steering committee of the TAKE ON HATE campaign. Farhat currently serves as a magistrate in Dearborn’s 19th District Court.

Helal A. Farhat of Dearborn, is an attorney with Farhat & Associates, PLLC in Dearborn. Mr. Farhat is appointed to succeed former Judge Vonda Evans for a term expiring at twelve noon on January 1, 2021.

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Tried cases in district, circuit, and federal courts and before administrative bodies during 17 years of legal practice.

Established Farhat Law Firm in 2012 and served as its managing member, with practice areas including business litigation, criminal, family, and immigration law.

Served as a magistrate in Dearborn's 19th District Court.

Was appointed to the Wayne County Third Circuit Court for a term ending January 1, 2021.

- Tried cases in district, circuit, and federal courts and before administrative bodies during 17 years of legal practice.
- Established Farhat Law Firm in 2012 and served as its managing member, with practice areas including business litigation, criminal, family, and immigration law.
- Served as a magistrate in Dearborn's 19th District Court.
- Was appointed to the Wayne County Third Circuit Court for a term ending January 1, 2021.

Legal Experience

As of September 14, 2026, Helal A. Farhat did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Farhat told The Arab American News: “The judiciary is the last line of defense against tyranny and injustice…and the rule of law is paramount.  Those have been my beliefs as a father, a 17-year attorney, as a magistrate, as an active member of the community and will continue to be such as I serve the citizens of Wayne County.

“I am excited and look forward to serving on the Third Circuit Court”

Said “the judiciary is the last line of defense against tyranny and injustice” and “the rule of law is paramount.”

- Said “the judiciary is the last line of defense against tyranny and injustice” and “the rule of law is paramount.”

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Served on the board of directors of the Arab American Civil Rights League.

Served as president of the nonprofit Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities.

Co-chaired BRIDGES, an ad hoc group of community leaders and law enforcement representatives.

Served on the board of the Safe Substance Abuse Coalition.

Served on the steering committee of the TAKE ON HATE campaign.

- Served on the board of directors of the Arab American Civil Rights League.
- Served as president of the nonprofit Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities.
- Co-chaired BRIDGES, an ad hoc group of community leaders and law enforcement representatives.
- Served on the board of the Safe Substance Abuse Coalition.
- Served on the steering committee of the TAKE ON HATE campaign.

Community Involvement

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Helal A. Farhat

- Was appointed to the Wayne County Third Circuit Court for a term ending January 1, 2021.

As of September 14, 2026, Helal A. Farhat’s website did not contain information on this issue.

At age 10 Farhat entered Dearborn Public Schools and graduated from Fordson High School in 1995. In May 1999, Farhat received his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and in May 2002 he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State’s law school.

Farhat has practiced law for the past 17 years and tried cases in district, circuit and federal courts and administrative bodies.

Helal A. Farhat earned an undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and a law degree from Wayne State University.

Serves as chief judge pro tem of Wayne County's 3rd Circuit Court.

Practiced law for 17 years and tried cases in district, circuit, and federal courts and administrative bodies.

Established Farhat Law Firm and serves as its managing member, representing clients in business litigation, criminal law, family law, and immigration matters.

Said the rule of law is paramount and described the judiciary as a defense against tyranny and injustice.

Is a member of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC).

Sits on the board of directors of the Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL).

Serves as president of the nonprofit Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC).

Co-chairs BRIDGES, a group of community leaders and law enforcement representatives.

Serves on the board of the Safe Substance Abuse Coalition.

Helal A. Farhat earned an undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and a law degree from Wayne State University Law School.

Helal is an attorney with Farhat & Associates, PLLC in Dearborn.

DEARBORN — Helal Farhat, a prominent Metro Detroit attorney, was appointed to the Wayne County Third Circuit Bench by Governor Whitmer on Thursday, March 28.

Helal was appointed by Governor Whitmer to the Wayne County Third Circuit Bench to succeed former Judge Vonda Evans, for a term expiring January 1, 2021.

As managing member of Farhat Law Firm, practiced business litigation, criminal, family, and immigration law and tried cases in district, circuit, and federal courts and administrative bodies.

Committed the Third Circuit Court to technology investments, including enhanced audio and video and assistive equipment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to expand access to justice.

Said restructuring the Friend of the Court significantly improved service delivery and outcomes for families.

Said the rule of law is paramount and views the judiciary as a defense against tyranny and injustice.

Was a member of the Arab American Political Action Committee.

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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.