UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
IN RE: THE MATTER OF AUTOMATIC
JUDICIAL DISQUALIFICATION OF
JUDGE JANE M. BECKERING FROM Administrative Order
CERTAIN CASES No. 21-CA-088
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WHEREAS, Honorable Jane M. Beckering has taken the oath of office as a United States
District Judge for this District; and
WHEREAS an orderly transition is in the interest of the Court and all litigants;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED as follows:
The Clerk’s Office shall automatically disqualify Judge Beckering from all case
assignments in which any of the following have entered an appearance as counsel in any
capacity:
A. Raymond E. Beckering, III, Western District of Michigan Assistant United States
Attorney; and
B. An attorney, including without limitation Robert J. Buchanan, with the law firm
of Buchanan & Beckering; Buchanan & Buchanan; or; the Buchanan Firm, all of
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
FOR THE COURT:
Dated: December 30, 2021
ROBERT J. JONKER
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
