Judge Jamie Wittenberg
Judge Jamie Wittenberg, a graduate of Berkley High School, was first elected to the bench in 2008 and became judge of the 45-A District Court for the City of Berkley. In 2014, he was re-elected and became a judge of the newly consolidated 44th District Court in 2015, serving both Berkley and Royal Oak. Judge Wittenberg expanded the sobriety court program to help more people struggling with addiction and created a Teen Court program, designed to reach at-risk youth. Diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2019, Judge Wittenberg faced his illness with extraordinary courage and resilience, continuing to serve with a full docket until his passing on November 20, 2022.
