In the recent release by DBusiness magazine's March/April 2025 issue, a select group of Metro Detroit Circuit Court Judges have been distinguished for their service and commitment, with Judge Richard L. Caretti leading the roster. Known for his extensive tenure and a series of re-elections, Judge Caretti has marked his presence as a top Circuit Court Judge 8 times in the past 9 years, a testament to his sustained excellence in the judiciary, according to the Macomb County.
Having first been appointed to his position in 2002, Judge Caretti's career spans over two decades on the bench, filled with various leadership roles that included serving as Chief Judge and currently, the presiding Judge of the Civil/Criminal division. One of the many hats Judge Caretti has worn was that of a Business Court Judge since 2015, a role he is set to continue with a reappointment commencing April 1, having just been re-appointed, as reported by the Macomb County.
"I am honored and humbled to be listed by DBusiness with such esteemed colleagues. It is also an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Macomb County. I remain committed to provide fair, impartial and timely justice to all, even in these unprecedented and difficult times," Judge Caretti stated in his expression of gratitude, as stated by the Macomb County.
The honor is shared amongst a group of his peers; this year's list also includes Judges Julie Gatti, Rachel Rancilio, Michael E. Servitto, Joseph Toia, Kathryn A. Viviano, and Tracey A. Yokich. First-timers Judges Rancilio, Servitto, and Yokich are named alongside Gatti, Toia, and Viviano, who have seen nominations in previous years, marking this as Judge Gatti's third consecutive appearance. Judge Viviano and Judge Toia found their names inscribed in 2016 and 2018, and nominated in 2023 respectively, as per the Macomb County.
The DBusiness magazine's survey takes off each summer and brings together opinions from those best positioned to evaluate the judges – attorneys themselves. The Metro Detroit area judges who ascend to this recognition do so by virtue of high peer and attorney vote counts, securing their stature as top legal minds and pillars within their community.
