Judges remember Detroit attorney Cliff Woodards killed in vehicle crash
Cliff Woodards died after his vehicle collided with Detroit police cruiser
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An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
News of Woodards’ death left fellow attorneys, judges and politicos in grief and disbelief. He was known for advocating for and mentoring black attorneys.
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“He showed me how to make money and navigate through the criminal justice system,” said 32A District Court Judge Rebekah Coleman. “If it wasn’t for him, I don’t know if I’d have learned criminal law the way I did.”
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Woodards was also known for his ability to start a conversation. His unfiltered opinions got him into trouble sometime, but most of the time it triggered interesting conversations and debates.