Judge Karen Braxton

Judge Karen Braxton has served on the Wayne County Third Circuit Court since January 2013, focusing on juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect cases, and child custody matters. Elected in November 2012, Karen also serves as a member of the Foster Care Review Board Advisory Committee for the Michigan Supreme Court and as an advisory board member for both Hope 4 America and We Care Foster Care. Karen is recognized as a Child Welfare Law Specialist through the National Association of Counsel for Children, where Karen also holds a position on the Board of Directors. Prior to judicial service, Karen operated a solo law practice specializing in child welfare from 2004 to 2012. Karen holds a JD from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a BA in Political Science from the University of Rochester.