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Teeple has served on the bench since he was elected in 1990. He was re-elected in 1996 and again in 2002. He is the sixth judge to preside over the 24th Circuit Court since its inception in 1879.

Teeple was raised on a farm in Sanilac County and graduated from high school in 1967. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1971. In 1974, he was granted the degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law. He gained admission to the State Bar of Michigan in November 1974.

Prior to his election, Teeple practiced law in Sanilac County for 16 years in association with the late Charles W. Rigney.

A member of the Michigan Bar Association and past president of the Sanilac County Bar Association, Teeple is active in his church and in several community service organizations. He is past president of the Family Counseling Services of the Thumb, past president of the Sandusky Lions Club, and served on the board of the United Way of Sanilac County and Sanilac County Advisory Board of St. Clair County Community College.

Teeple is the son of Marion and the late Donald Teeple of Minden City, and grandson of the late Bert W. Teeple. He resides in Sandusky and has two adult sons.

"When I first sought this position in 1990 I promised to do my best to provide fair and efficient justice for the people of Sanilac County," said Teeple. "I truly believe that I have shown my commitment to achieving that goal in the courtroom. If re-elected, I pledge to continue that endeavor."