The Hon. Cori Barkman has served as a circuit court judge in the 29th Circuit Court, covering Gratiot and Clinton Counties, since April 2021. Prior to joining the bench, she spent nearly 18 years as a trial attorney with the Michigan Department of Attorney General and served for three years as an administrative law judge. Judge Barkman currently presides over Gratiot County’s only felony drug treatment court and is dedicated to advocating for increased resources to support families affected by substance use.