Attorney Helal Farhat (left), 42, of Dearborn was sworn in as a Wayne County Circuit Court judge by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack during an investiture ceremony Sept. 18 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. Farhat was appointed on March 28 by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for a term ending on Jan. 1, 2012 succeeding former Judge Vonda Evans. Farhat has practiced law in local and federal courts for 17 years after graduating from Wayne State University Law School in 2002.