Derek E. Miller
| Derek E. Miller | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Switalski |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater |
Michigan State University (Political Science) University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D.) |
Derek Miller is the State Representative of Michigan's 28th State House District. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was first elected in 2014 with 64.3% of the vote (13,363 of 20,788 cast).[1]
Background
Miller has been an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Macomb County. He has served as a trial attorney for the Prosecutor's Office in both Circuit and District Courts. He also held a position in the Senior Crimes Unit, which specializes in prosecuting criminals who prey on the elderly. He also served as his office's liaison to Warren and Center Line's Drug Court and has served on the Roseville 39th District Sobriety Court. Prior to his career in law enforcement, Miller worked as a sole proprietor attorney. He received his bachelor's degree in political science from Michigan State University and Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
He was born and raised in Warren, where he graduated from Cousino High School and continues to make his birth city and state of Michigan home.[2]
Family connections
His grandfather, Art Miller, became the first mayor of the city of Warren in 1957. His grandmother, Edna Miller, was the first woman elected Macomb County Clerk and served for over 28 years. Derek’s father, Art Miller Jr., served in the Michigan Senate from 1977-2003, where he was the Democratic Leader of the Senate. He sponsored and directed over 300 pieces of legislation during his 25 years of Senate leadership.[2]