STUART FENTON for
Emmet County Prosecutor
EXPERIENCE. RESULTS.
STU The FENTON Right Choice For for
EmmetCounty County Prosecuting Attorney Emmet Prosecutor
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Professional Qualifications & Experience: Emmet County Chief Assistant Prosecutor 2013-2019
Community Engagement / Volunteerism: Habitat for Humanity – Board Directors
33 Years as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Child Abuse Prevention & Education Counsel (CAPE) Board Directors (former)
President -Emmet Charlevoix Bar Association – 2017-2019
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra – Board of Directors
Wrote Emmet County Forensic Protocol for interviewing child abuse victims
Rotary Club of Petoskey – Member & Board of Directors
Cold Case Homicide Prosecutor
Northern Community Mediation – Board of Directors
Specialized Drug Prosecutor
Manna Food Project – Volunteer Food Rescuer
Specialized Sex Crimes Prosecutor
Women’s Resource Center – Proponent of Child Advocacy Center, Author of Emmet County Forensic Protocol for Investigation of Child Abuse, member of 100 Man Campaign to combat violence against women and children
Law Enforcement Trainer for: Michigan State Police and numerous other police agencies throughout the state Cold Case Homicide Expert Review Panel – Prosecuting Attorneys Association Michigan Attorney Discipline Board – Hearing Panelist
HSCB – Human Services Coordinating Body for Emmet County – attending member representing Emmet Prosecutor’s Office (former) Fraternal Order of Eagles Club - Petoskey 2462 – member Violin Player - volunteer musician at all local nursing homes and assisted living facilities
Why I am running for Emmet County Prosecuting Attorney: I was Emmet County’s Chief Assistant Prosecutor – from 20132019, and a prosecutor for over 30 years. I have worked closely with law enforcement and successfully and expeditiously prosecuted the most serious criminal cases in our county – including 2 murder cases, well over 200 sexual assault cases, the Boyne Highlands arson case, and all drug trafficking crimes. These crimes seriously affect the quality of life in our beautiful community, and it is my highest priority to work closely with law enforcement to keep our county safe, achieve justice for victims, and ensure dangerous criminals are held accountable, while respecting due process for all. I believe prosecution to be the highest calling in law. The Prosecutor is the head of the criminal justice system. I have dedicated my life to public safety and helping victims secure justice. Ensuring the protection of the public and having a strong, professionally run criminal justice system is essential for any community to thrive.
Personal Info Married to Laurie, who is a nurse at McLaren Northern Michigan Has a blended family of five adult children PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Successfully tried 30 homicide cases Chief Assistant Prosecutor Emmet County (2013-2019) Emmet County Bar Association President (2017-2019) 30+ years experience as a prosecutor Headed the Cold Case Homicide Team in Kalamazoo National and state trainer for police and prosecutors Currently - Special Domestic Violence Coordinator and trainer with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) Tribal Court
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT VOLUNTEERISM:
Rotary Club of Petoskey Manna Food Project STRIVE mentor for Petoskey High School students Plays violin at area Senior Centers NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Habitat for Humanity Great Lakes Center for the Arts Northern Community Mediation Emmet-Charlevoix Bar Association Rotary Club of Petoskey
PLATFORM Tough on sexual predators and crimes against children, violent and career criminals, hardcore drug dealers and serious financial criminals Implementation of office reform including personally handling and trying cases, year-end reports and development of an attorney policy manual Protect the rights of victims as well as the accused Collaborate with law enforcement, victim advocacy groups and schools to work toward the prevention of crime Drug Court and other creative and cost-effective rehabilitation options for non-violent offenders
STUART FENTON EXPERIENCE. RESULTS. Top notch trial attorney Not afraid to charge and try the tough cases Gets high quality plea dispositions Highly respected by police, courts and attorneys Is fair to both sides Is a champion for victims Has made prosecution his life’s calling Has been fighting for justice and public safety for over 30 years
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