Klida appointed as Bay County District Court judge

Dawn A. Klida, a Bay County commissioner and partner in Lambert, Leser, Isackson, Cook & Giunta, P.C. has been appointed as judge of the Bay County District Court.

Klida’s appointment fills a vacancy created by former Chief Judge Craig D. Alston’s resignation.

Klida’s reaction, from The Bay City Times

“It’s obviously a tremendous honor (Granholm) would appoint me to this position.

“I served the constituents of the 4th District for over seven years as a commissioner and I’m looking forward to serving all the citizens of Bay County.”

After 25 years, Bay County District Judge Alston is hanging up his robe

“Come Oct. 30, Chief District Judge (Craig D.) Alston, and his ever-present guide dog Pecos, will be walking away for good,” reports the Bay City News.

“Alston, who said he is currently the only blind judge in Michigan, will resign his post and move with his wife, Kiyoko, to Portland, Ore., to start an Internet services company. Having designed several computer programs for the county’s court system, Alston said his future career is a way to return to his love of science.”