Whitmer Appoints New Judge In Oakland County's 6th Circuit Court

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday appointed Yasmine Isshak Poles to the 6th Circuit Court of Oakland County.

The appointment was made to fill a partial term that expires Jan. 1. Poles will fill the seat of Judge Hala Y. Jarbou, who stepped down effective Sept. 25 following her appointment to the United States District Court of the Western District of Michigan.

If Poles wishes to seek a full six-year term, she would be required to run for reelection in November of 2022.

“I'm incredibly honored and humbled to receive this appointment from Governor Whitmer,” Poles said. “I want to thank the Governor for her confidence in me and for this tremendous opportunity to serve the people of Oakland County. I am truly the epitome of the American Dream and I will dedicate myself to impartiality and fairness.”

Poles currently serves as the principal of the Law Offices of Yasmine I. Poles, PLLC. In her practice, she specializes in criminal defense, custody and employment matters, according to a news release issued by Whitmer's administration. She also serves as corporate counsel and director of human resources for Success Mortgage Partners, Inc. and Title Partners, Inc.

Prior to her private practice, Poles served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Macomb County for 12 years, according to the news release.

Poles is a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, Chaldean Chamber of Commerce, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Michigan Association of Justice, and Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan and earned her Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law.

Poles lives in Birmingham with her husband Paul and their two children.