David Michael Lawson (born January 11, 1951) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Birmingham, Michigan1994–2000
- Private practice1977–1994
- Livingston County, MichiganSpecial prosecutor · 1991–1993
one-man grand jury, Oakland County, MichiganSpecial assistant attorney general and special prosecutor · 1978–1980- Michigan Supreme CourtLaw clerk , Hon. James Ryan · 1976–1977
Appointments
2000–2021 · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)
Education
J.D. · 1976- University of Notre DameB.A. · 1973