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The Third Judicial Circuit is the largest circuit court in Michigan, with 59 judges and three operating divisions. The Third Circuit Court has jurisdiction over Civil, Criminal, and Family matters arising in the County of Wayne. The National Center for State Courts has cited the Third Circuit Court as one of the model urban courts in the United States for case flow management and the timely disposition of the Court's docket. Overall administrative responsibility for the operations of the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan rests with the Chief Judge and the Executive Court Administrator, under the direction of the State Court Administrator's Office and the Michigan Supreme Court.

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Mia Grillier named Third Circuit Court of Michigan CFO

8 Jun, 02:01 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 8, 2026
Contact: Michael Scott, Public Information Officer
Phone: 313-967-3683

Mia Grillier named Third Circuit Court of Michigan CFO

Mia Grillier has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan effective immediately.

Mia brings more than two decades of experience in governmental accounting, financial planning, and public-sector finance to the Court. Most recently, she served as Deputy Chief Financial Officer, where she led the Court's budget and collection unit and played a key role in advancing fiscal accountability and operational effectiveness.

Throughout her career, Mia has overseen multi-million-dollar budgets, large grant portfolios, and complex financial operations across the Third Circuit Court, Wayne County, and the City of Detroit. She is recognized for her strong analytical skills, ethical leadership, and commitment to transparency and operational excellence.

Mia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Talladega College and has also demonstrated a longstanding commitment to public service and community mentorship.

"Mia is an experienced and trusted member of the court’s executive team and has earned this promotion based on her performance," said Third Circuit Court Chief Judge Edward Ewell, Jr. “She is a tremendous asset to our court and has a long-standing relationship with our partners, including Wayne County.

As Chief Financial Officer, Mia will oversee the Court's financial operations, including strategic budgeting, financial planning, grants administration, fiscal reporting, and stewardship of public resources. She will work closely with Court leadership to support the Court's mission and ensure the continued responsible management of taxpayer dollars.

“Mia’s experience, background, and knowledge of the court and county operations will be very viable to the court,” said Third Circuit Court Executive Court Administrator Frank Hardester. “We are fortunate to have her in this role given her expertise.”

About the Third Judicial Circuit

The Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan is the largest circuit court in the state, with 60 judges and three operating divisions. It has jurisdiction over civil, criminal, and family matters arising in Wayne County. Learn more at www.3rdcc.org.

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