Michael Carpenter, Midland County Prosecutor

The Mission of the Midland County Prosecuting Attorney's office is to seek justice for the citizens of Midland County by enforcing the law vigorously, impartially, and efficiently. The guilty shall be held accountable and the innocent protected.

Biography of Michael Carpenter

Michael Carpenter is the Prosecuting Attorney for Midland County. He has been a resident of Midland since he and his wife Terra moved here in 1988. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in business management and graduated Cum Laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1994 where he received his Juris Doctorate degree.

Mike worked for The Dow Chemical Company while attending law school and after graduating he clerked for Midland County Circuit Judges Thomas Beale and Thomas Ludington. Next, he worked in private practice for the law firm of Mathieu & Lee for 4 years before starting his own law practice as a general practitioner.

Mike successfully ran for his current position as Midland County Prosecuting Attorney in 2004. In addition to his duties as the chief law enforcement officer for the County, Mike oversees 13 staff members including 6 attorneys. Additionally, he serves as a member on the board for the Counsel on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, the executive committee for Midland Kid's first, the community health and human services board and is the chairman for the Midland County Community Correction Action Board, the Midland County DARE board and the Midland County Concealed Weapons licensing board.

In addition to his professional responsibilities Mike also remains active in the community. He is a member of the Dolphin Swim Club Executive Committee, has held various roles in his church and is currently serving as a leader in the middle school youth ministry.