Judge Walker is originally from Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Wilberforce University in 1994 and Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2002.

Third Judicial Circuit Court Newsletter — January 2015

Shannon Nicol Walker is originally from Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Wilberforce University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Hon. Shannon Nicole Walker - Third Circuit Court

Judge Walker began her legal career as a public defender at Legal Aid & Defenders Association, Inc., and prior to being elected, she served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.

Shannon previously served as an assistant prosecuting attorney at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. She began her legal career as a public defender at Legal Aid & Defenders Association, Inc.

Shannon Nicol  Walker currently serves as a circuit court judge in Judicial Circuit 3.

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The Court also lost due to retirement Judges Susan D. Borman, Michael James Callahan, Amy Hathaway, Vera Massey Jones, Arthur J. Lombard, and Robert L. Ziolkowski. On January 1, 2015, Judge Shannon Walker joined the Court's Criminal Division.

As Chief Judge, I am pleased to announce that on January 1, 2015, Shannon Nicole Walker will join the Criminal Division bench of Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan.

Joined the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan's Criminal Division in 2015.

As a state circuit court judge, she oversees civil cases involving disputes with alleged damages over $5,000, the prosecution of criminal offenses and felonies, the administration of divorce, adoption, and domestic abuse proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a state circuit court judge, she oversees civil cases involving disputes with alleged damages over $5,000, the prosecution of criminal offenses and felonies, the administration of divorce, adoption, and domestic abuse proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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As of September 16, 2026, Shannon Nicol Walker did not have a website or any information online.

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Judge Walker is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Black Women Lawyers Association.

Is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

- Is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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Shannon Nicol Walker

Served as a public defender at Legal Aid & Defenders Association, Inc.

Served as an assistant prosecuting attorney at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, including in the child and family abuse and community prosecution units.

As of September 16, 2026, Shannon Nicol Walker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As Chief Judge, I am pleased to announce that on January 1, 2015, Shannon Nicole Walker will join the Criminal Division bench of Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan. Judge Walker is originally from Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Wilberforce University in 1994 and Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2002.

Judge Walker is originally from Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Wilberforce University in 1994 and Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2002. Judge Walker began her legal career as a public defender at Legal Aid & Defenders Association, Inc., and prior to being elected, she served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. As an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, she was assigned to specialized units such as the Child and Family Abuse Unit and the Special Operations/Community Prosecution.

Shannon previously worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and as a public defender at Legal Aid & Defenders Association, Inc.

Hon. Shannon Nicol Walker. Judge Shannon Nicol Walker was elected to the Third Judicial Circuit Court in November 2014 and is assigned to the Criminal Division. Judge Walker is originally from Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Wilberforce University in 1994 and Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2002.

May 7, 2009 (https://www.3rdcc.org/Forms/AnnualReports/2015_Annual%20Report%20for%202015.pdf)

The Official Candidate Listing for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 lists “INCUMBENT Walker, Shannon Nicol” under “3rd Circuit Judge of Circuit Court Incumbent 6 Year Terms (16) Positions.” The filing date is listed as December 19, 2025, with filing method “Affidavit.”

Official Candidate Listing — General Election, November 3, 2026

Shannon was elected to the Third Judicial Circuit Court in November 2014. She is listed as an incumbent for a circuit judge position in the 2026 general election.

Candidate Listing Report

Served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, including in its child and family abuse and community prosecution units.

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As an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, she was assigned to specialized units such as the Child and Family Abuse Unit and the Special Operations/Community Prosecution.

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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.