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Welcome to MIDC

We have a full time staff working under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. Our office is in Lansing, Michigan.

Meet the Staff

Supporting the Commission and Improving Indigent Defense

  • Kristen Staley

    Executive Director
  • Marla McCowan

    Deputy Director/Training Director
  • Marcela Westrate

    State Office Administrator and Legislative Director
  • Jonah Siegel

    Research Director
  • Melissa Wangler

    Senior Regional Manager
  • Rebecca Mack

    Grants Director
  • Susan Prentice-Sao

    Program Manager - Youth Defense Training
  • Deborah Mitchell

    Training Analyst
  • Nicole Walter

    Regional Manager - South Central Michigan
  • Bradley Sheaffer

    Grant Analyst
  • Neil Weinberg

    Research Analyst
  • Brett Baker

    Grant Analyst
  • Lauren Calef

    Regional Manager - Northern Michigan
  • Matthew Lozen

    Regional Manager - Mid Michigan
  • Tracey M. Martin

    Regional Manager - Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair Counties
  • Jacklyn Downer

    Executive Assistant
  • Abraham Gonzales

    Regional Manager - Western Michigan
  • Jessica Paladino

    Regional Manager - Wayne County
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Latest News

  • 2024 Annual Impact ReportFebruary 19, 2025 - 5:04 pm
  • MIDC Issues Resolution Urging Wayne County to Remedy Breach of Contract Regarding MIDC Standard 2, Attorney Initial Interview and Access to CounselOctober 22, 2024 - 12:01 pm
  • Governor Whitmer appoints Carter, Khogali, Simmington to MIDCAugust 30, 2024 - 10:57 am

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Email us anytime at:
lara-midc-Info@michigan.gov
Phone: (517) 657-3066

611 W. Ottawa Street,
4th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933

Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: By Appointment Only

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