Michael Hayek has been the Law Clerk to the Honorable Hilary Lindell Caligiuri in the Fourth Judicial District Court for the past eleven years. Michael has a Doctor of Law from the University of Minnesota Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance from the University of Minnesota.

Veterans Treatment Courts are specialized court programs that divert eligible military veterans from incarceration into structured treatment which typically lasts 12 to 24 months and provides services such as mental health care, substance use treatment, and veteran mentorship, with successful completion often resulting in reduced or dismissed charges. These are problem-solving courts designed for veterans whose criminal charges are linked to conditions such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, substance use disorders, or other service-related challenges. They emphasize rehabilitation over punishment. Join us to learn more!