Former FCDO Executive Director joins Honigman’s White-Collar Defense team
Published: July 24, 2026
There were many reasons Michael Carter landed the job as Executive
Director of the Federal Community Defender’s Office for the Eastern
District of Michigan back in December of 2020 — among them, according to
FCDO Board President Kathy Humphrey, was Carter’s passion for criminal
defense work and his ability to listen and connect with people from all
walks of life.
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