County of Houghton
Dan Helmer currently serves as the Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Houghton, Michigan, a role held since November 2023. Prior to this position, Dan Helmer worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Kent County Prosecutor's Office from August 2011 to November 2023, where responsibilities included prosecuting felonies, leading cases involving computer crimes, and managing digital evidence and eDiscovery initiatives. Dan Helmer's legal career began with an internship at the Kent County Prosecutor's Office in 2011, following an internship at the United States District Court. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Law (J.D.) in Criminal Litigation from Cooley Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory/Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University. Dan Helmer also has experience as a substitute teacher, covering various subjects while pursuing legal education.
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County of Houghton
Houghton County is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Bordered to the east and west by Lake Superior, and with over 900 miles of rivers and streams, 139 inland lakes and miles of motorized and non-motorized recreation trails, Houghton County is a year-round recreational playground.