Michael Cavanagh, Michael Francis Cavanagh was a Supreme Court justice from 1940 until 2025. Born in Lansing, Michigan, he is the younger brother of 1960s Detroit mayor Jerome Cavanagh. He earned his legal degrees from the University of Detroit (B.A. 1962) and law school (J.D. 1966).
Michael Cavanagh Obituary : His Biography and Legal Legacy
He served on Michigan’s Court of Appeals from 1975 until 1982. His prior positions were district court judge and Lansing city attorney.
From 1991 until 1995, Cavanagh was chief justice.
Megan Cavanagh became the first child to join the Michigan Supreme Court since 1857 when her father was elected in November 2018. Her father appointed her as an associate judge. Heed at the age of 84 in 2025.
Honoring Michael Cavanagh
In moments like these, we feel the loss deeply. Michael Cavanagh had a profound impact on many lives.
If you have any memories or thoughts to share, please feel free to leave a comment below. Let’s come together to remember and celebrate his life.
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