MOUNT CLEMENS, MI – Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel, appointed St. Clair County Prosecutor, Michael D. Wendling, to prosecute charges for a matter involving 37th District Court Judge John Chmura.
Earlier this month, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office referred a criminal warrant request involving 37th District Court Judge John Chmura to the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council (PACC) for reassignment. The referral was necessary to avoid any appearance of impropriety, as Judge Chmura presides over cases brought by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office seeks to ensure there is no perception of preferential treatment or influence in matters pending before the court. Maintaining impartiality and public confidence in the judicial process is paramount to the office.
On May 11, 2026, an Order of Appointment was issued by Danielle Hagaman-Clark, Criminal Bureau Chief for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The order appoints St. Clair County Prosecutor Michael D. Wendling to "perform all duties of the prosecuting attorney hereinafter on this file" related to Judge John Chmura.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office remains committed to transparency.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
