Full Name:
Steven M. Pestka
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Alicia; 1 Child: Nathan
Birth Date:
10/05/1951
Birth Place:
Grand Rapids, MI
Home City:
Grand Rapids, MI
Religion:
Jewish
Attended, Grand Rapids Community College
JD, University of Detroit School of Law, 1978
BA, University of Michigan, 1974
Volunteer, Democratic Party Campaigns
Judge
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 3, 2012
Senator, Michigan State Senate, District 29, 1992-2002
Commissioner, Kent County, 11th District, 1992-1998
Chair, Kent County Democratic Party, 1989-1991
No caucus information on file.
Attorney, Private Practice, 1980-present
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Kent County, 1978-1980
Member, Family Law Section, Grand Rapids Bar Association
Member, Michigan State Bar Association
Member, Polish Heritage Society
Awards:
"Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award", Grand Rapids Community College, 2001
Pets (include names):
Dog, "Blue"