Matt Wiese, Marquette County Prosecuting Attorney since 2012, was unanimously elected by his peers to be the President of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM).
PAAM is comprised of a 14-member Board of Directors and the Attorney General who represent Michigan’s 83 county prosecuting attorney offices. He will serve a one-year term through August 2021.
As president, Wiese has prioritized advocating for victim rights, continuing PAAM’s focus on advancing the professionalism of prosecution, criminal justice reform, and the prosecution of crimes of violence against women.
“Matt Wiese is a thoughtful prosecutor who is well-respected throughout the state,” said PAAM immediate past president Bill Vailliencourt. “His dedication to protecting victims and doing justice will serve Michigan well during his presidency.”
“Matt Wiese is the ideal person to lead PAAM in these times of unprecedented challenges. He personifies through his dedication, integrity and passion what it takes to be a model Prosecutor. He is a Champion for victims. He seeks justice in all his endeavors and for all who are involved in the Criminal Justice System. He has been instrumental in developing policies and practices that help protect our most vulnerable citizens. Matt will provide outstanding leadership no matter the obstacles that arise,” said Mark Reene, PAAM past president.
“I am honored to serve as PAAM’s President in 2020-2021,” Wiese said. “I look forward to working with my fellow prosecutors from throughout Michigan, and the excellent professionals and support staff at PAAM, to uphold our mission to seek justice, promote community service, and support law enforcement.”
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan was established in 1928. The primary purposes of the association are to promote equal justice in enforcing the state’s criminal laws and continuing the education of prosecuting attorneys and other law enforcement officials.
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