Andrea LeGendre is running for Genesee County Probate Judge bringing 26 years of courtroom experience, a record of fairness, and a deep commitment to the families and individuals this court serves.

“Because Families Deserve a Thoughtful Judge...”

— Andrea

“Probate Court is where I began my legal career more than 26 years ago.”

-Andrea

Remember LeGendre

In November

Families deserve a Probate Judge who understands the difficult decisions they face and has spent a career protecting children, vulnerable adults, and families.

Meet Andrea

Probate Court handles some of the most personal moments in a family's life—a loved one's illness, a child in need of protection, or the appointment of a guardian for someone who can no longer speak for themselves.

These decisions deserve a judge who listens carefully, knows the law deeply, and understands what is at stake for real families.

Andrea LeGendre has spent 25 years serving the people of Genesee County in its court system. Her Probate Court experience began at the very start of her legal career while she was still in law school, serving as a law clerk for Judge Thomas Gadola in the Genesee County Probate Court. That early experience gave her firsthand insight into the court's responsibility to protect children, support families, and safeguard vulnerable adults.

She went on to build a distinguished career as an Assistant County Prosecutor and Bureau Chief, overseeing matters involving guardianships, child protection, elder abuse, mental health, family, and felony cases. For more than two decades, she has worked on the very legal issues that regularly come before the Probate Court, bringing experience, sound judgment, and compassion to every case.

From her first days in the Probate Court to her decades of public service, Andrea has built a career dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community. She is running because she is prepared to serve on day one, and because Genesee County families deserve a Probate Judge with the experience, integrity, and steady judgment to make life's most important decisions.

Learn about why our community judge’s support Andrea for the Probate Court Judge.

Rated: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Andrea in the Community

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Experience in Probate, Family, and Trial Courts

Probate & Family Court

Guardianships, mental health proceedings, child abuse and neglect, juvenile matters. Probate Court is where families turn when a loved one develops dementia, when a child needs protection, when someone experiences a mental health crisis, or when difficult decisions must be made after a death

25 Years in Genesee County Courts

Appeared before Circuit, District, Probate, and Family Courts at every level.
Practiced and worked before the last 7 Probate Judges.

Trial Experience

Complex jury trials involving elder abuse, homicide, child welfare, and serious felony offenses.

Community Leadership

Michigan Board of Law Examiners. Elder Abuse Alliance. Voices for Children. American Red Cross.

Andrea’s experience has taught her something that guides her approach to the law: every case represents a person,
a family, and a future.

Serving Genesee County Beyond the Courtroom

Andrea’s commitment to Genesee County extends into her volunteer and leadership roles in the community:

Born and raised in Genesee County, actively engaged in local community service.

Member of the Michigan Board of Law Examiners since 2008- Helping uphold the integrity and professionalism of Michigan's legal profession.
- Appointed to the Michigan Board of Law Examiners by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Leadership and advisory roles with organizations supporting children, families, and vulnerable populations, including:
- Voices for Children- Supporting abused and neglected children through coordinated services.
- American Red Cross-Supporting disaster preparedness, emergency response, and humanitarian assistance for individuals and families during times of crisis.
- Genesee Career Institute -Inspiring students to explore careers in the legal profession by providing real-world courtroom experiences and helping them see the opportunities available through public service.
- Community Foundation of Greater Flint’s Women and Girls Fund - Investing in programs that improve opportunities, safety, and wellbeing for women and girls.
Member of the Elder Abuse Alliance-Protecting older adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and financial fraud through education and collaboration.
Member of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) – Promoting a coordinated, victim-centered response for survivors of sexual assault through collaboration among healthcare providers, advocates, law enforcement, and prosecutors.
Active participant in the Genesee County Multidisciplinary Team and Child Death Review- Working with multidisciplinary professionals to protect children through coordinated child abuse investigations, informed case review, and collaborative efforts to reduce trauma, improve outcomes for families, and prevent future tragedies.
Active member of the Genesee County Bar Association

Education and Professional Credentials

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Undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan–Flint.

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Juris Doctor from

Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

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Member of the

State Bar of Michigan.

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Member of the

Genesee County Bar Association.

WHAT SHE STANDS FOR

Fairness Above All

Every person who comes before this court — regardless of circumstances — deserves dignity and respect.

Experience That Matters

Not a newcomer to probate. Andrea has handled these exact cases for decades.

Rooted in This Community

A lifelong Genesee County resident. She knows these families. She knows these courts.

ENDORSEMENTS

Andrea LeGendre has earned the confidence of those who know the courts best. Current and retired judges, public safety leaders, labor organizations, and respected members of the legal community have endorsed Andrea because they have seen her professionalism, integrity, and commitment to serving Genesee County families.

Current Judges

Judge Jennie E. Barkey – Probate Court
Judge G. David Guinn – 67th District Court
Judge Dawn Weier – 7th Circuit Court
Judge Mark Latchana – 7th Circuit Court
Judge Khary Hanible – 7th Circuit Court
Judge Jennifer Manley – 67th District Court
Judge Vikki Bayeh Haley – 67th District Court
Chief Circuit and Probate Judge Gary C. Giguere Jr. – 9th Circuit Court
Judge Colleen O’Brien, Michigan Court of Appeals
Judge Christopher Murray, Michigan Court of Appeals
Judge Michelle M. Rick, Michigan Court of Appeals,
Judge Brian R. Sullivan, 3rd Circuit Court
Judge Morgan Elizabeth Cole -30th Circuit Court
Judge Tracy E. Van den Bergh- 22nd Circuit Court
Judge Gordon G. Hosbein, 5th District Court
Judge T.J. Ackert, Kent County Probate Court, 17th Circuit Court

Labor and Social

GLS Building Trades
National Social Work Association

Retired Judges, County Leaders & Legal Leaders

Chief Public Defender and Retired Judge Nathaniel Perry
Retired Judge Duncan Beagle
Retired Judge Christopher Odette
Commissioner Charles Winfrey

Public Safety

Chief Terence Green - City of Flint Police Department
Chief Kevin Mihailoff- City of Mt. Morris Police Department
Chief Melissa Galloway-Richfield Township Police Department
Chief Charlotte Brown, Ret. -Clayton Township Police Department
Chief Phil Hart-Genesee Township Police Department
Chief Theresa Stephens-Lock, Ret. - Mott Community College Department of Public Safety
Fraternal Order of Police Arrowhead Lodge #126, represented by President Paul Clolinger
Flint Police Sergeants Association
Sgt. Tanya Meeks -City of Flint Police Department

Attorneys