Background
Batzer, James Martin was born on December 14, 1943 in Manistee, Michigan, United States. Son of William Rheinold and Rose Ethell (Dontz) Batzer.
Batzer, James Martin was born on December 14, 1943 in Manistee, Michigan, United States. Son of William Rheinold and Rose Ethell (Dontz) Batzer.
Student, Albion College, 1963. Bachelor, University Michigan, 1968. Master of Science, Michigan State University, 1976.
Juris Doctor cum laude, Wayne State University, 1978.
Staff law clerk United States District Court (eastern district) Michigan, Detroit, 1978-1979. Assistant attorney general State of Michigan, Lansing, 1979-1984, judge 19th judicial circuit Manistee and Benzie Counties, since 1985. Visiting judge Michigan Court Appeals, 1986-1988.
Married Nancy L. Housman, February 20, 1965. Children: Margaret, Martha, Christine.