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Macomb County Court Directory
March 2019
MAP OF MACOMB COUNTY COURTS
Macomb County Court DirectoryCompiled by:
The Macomb County Bar Association40 North Main St., Suite 435 • Mount Clemens, MI 48043 • Phone: (586) 468-2940
Lawyer Referral Service: (586) 468-8300 • [email protected] • MacombBar.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Although every effort has been made to ensure the information contained within this directory is both complete and accurate, the MCBA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions contained within. Any future changes to the courts will be published on Macombar.org
Map of Macomb County Courts 2
MCBA Board of Directors & Staff 4
Frequently Called Court Numbers - 16th Circuit Court 5
Case Management Division 5
Judicial Aide 5
County Clerk/Register of Deeds 6
Juvenile Referees 6
Friend of the Court 7
Judicial Service Officers 7
County Prosecutor’s Office 8
Specialty Courts Snapshot 9
Circuit Court Judges 10-16
Hon. James M. Biernat, Jr. 10
Hon. Matthew S. Switalski 10
Hon. Richard L. Caretti 11
Hon. Edward A. Servitto 11
Hon. Diane M. Druzinski 12
Hon. Kathryn A. Viviano 12
Hon. Jennifer M. Faunce 13
Hon. James Maceroni 13
Hon. Joseph Toia 14
Hon. Michael Servitto 14
Hon. Carl Marlinga 15
Hon. Julie Gatti 15
Hon. Tracey A. Yokich 16
Hon. Mark S. Switalski 16
Hon. Rachel Rancilio 17
Probate Court Judge 17
Hon. Kathryn A. George 17
Hon. Sandra A. Harrison 17District Courts Snapshot 18
District Court Judges 20-21
37th District (Center Line and Warren) 20
38th District (Eastpointe) 20
39th District (Fraser and Roseville) 20
40th District (St. Clair Shores) 20
41A District (Shelby Twp., Sterling Heights, Macomb Twp., & Utica) 21
41B District (Harrison Twp., Mt. Clemens & Clinton Twp.) 21
42-1 District (Armada Twp., Bruce Twp., Memphis, Ray Twp., Richmond, Richmond Twp., & Washington Twp.) 21
42-2 District (Chesterfield Twp., New Baltimore & Lenox Twp.) 21
Macomb County Bar Association Board of DirectorsPresident - Dawn Prokopec P: (313) 417-2200
President-Elect - Jon C. Biernat P: (586) 493-5377
Secretary -Joseph Golden P: (586) 226-2627
Treasurer -Frank Briguglio P: (248) 593-9090
Immediate Past President
Karen Trickey Pappas P: (248) 764-1268
Director - Vacant
Director - Ryan Zemke p: (586) 612-8056
Director - Dana Freers P: (586) 795-4150
Director - Donald Gillain P: (586) 481-4297
Director - Annemarie Lepore P: (586) 783-3300
Director - Peter W. Peacock P: (586) 466-7605
Director - Lori Smith P: (586) 420-3707
Director - Susan Chrzanowski P: (586) 801-3558
Director - Chase Robl P: (586) 954-9500
Young Lawyers Section Chair
Katherine Krysak P: (248) 388-8880
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan - Macomb Region
Farrah Ramdayal P: (586) 239-0871
2018-2019 MACOMB COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
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Macomb County Bar Association Staff Executive Director
Rick R. Troy P: (586) 468-2940 Ext. 1001
Associate Executive & Communications Director
Dawn M. Fraylick P: (586) 468-2940 Ext. 1002
Administrative Assistant
Shawn Szymborski P: (586) 468-2940 Ext. 1000
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS - 16TH CIRCUIT COURT16th Circuit Court Administrator Julie Bovenschen 469-5164
16th Circuit Court Deputy Court Administrator John Nizol 469-5076
Case Evaluation Clerk Paula Barron 469-6479
Caseload Manager Katie Brower 469-6197
Chief Court Clerk Lisa Emerson 469-5351
Chief Deputy Clerk 469-5122
Chief Deputy Register of Deeds 469-5163
Chief Election Clerk Roger Cardamone 469-5500
Court Finance Director Susan Szabo 469-6131
Court Services Director Lisa Ellis 469-6986
Information Systems Director Anthony June 469-6221
Judicial Aide Manager Paula Verticchio 469-5241
Jury Clerk 469-5158
Juvenile Division Administrator Nicole Faulds 469-5413
Law Library 469-5159
Legal Services Director Christopher Smith 469-5159
Macomb County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service 468-8300
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel 469-7001
Macomb County Prosecutor Eric J. Smith 469-5350
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham 469-5151
Probate Court Administrator John Brennan 469-5290
Probate Chief Deputy Register Rosalyn Harnsberry 469-5290
Probate Legal Services Director Robert Szalka 469-5290
Reimbursement Division Manager Melissa Buyikan 469-6217
CASE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
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JUDICIAL AIDE
General Docket Information 469-5150
General Information 469-5156
REIMBURSEMENTGeneral Information 469-5258
COUNTY CLERK / REGISTER OF DEEDSMacomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds Fred Miller 469-7939
Birth/Death Records 469-5205
Business Registrations 469-5205
Circuit Court Section 469-5351
Circuit Court File Room 469-5199
Civil Service Commission 783-8142
Concealed Weapon Licensing Board 469-5749
Election Department 469-5209
Jury Room 469-5158
Marriage License 469-5205
Notary Public 469-5205
Register of Deeds 469-7953
Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds Website clerk.macombgov.org
JUVENILE REFEREES
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Chief Referee Linda Harrison 469-5392 - Floor 8
Clerk Tiffany Smallwood 469-9050 - Floor 8
Referee for Judge Rachel Rancilio George Keller 469-5419 - Floor 9
Clerk Theresa Trapp 469-5339 - Floor 9
Referee for Judge Tracey Yokich Karen M. Transit 469-5684 - Floor 10
Clerk Amanda Hughey 469-9051 - Floor 10
Referee for Judge Mark Switalski Anthony J. Scotta 469-5428 - Floor 11
Clerk Brenda Mastrovito 469-5897 - Floor 11
Referee for Judge Matthew Switalski Kristin A. Stone 469-5394 - Floor 12
Clerk Christa King 469-5733 - Floor 12
F: 469-7029
FRIEND OF THE COURT
FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
JUDICIAL SERVICE OFFICERS
MEDICAL PROGRAM SPECIALISTS
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Macomb County Friend of the Court Thomas Blohm 469-5750
Family Court Counsel/Referee David Elias 469-5754
Enforcement Division Director Laura Keeth 469-5165
Clerical Services Supervisor Heather Kearney 469-5762
Interstate Support Specialist R. Daniel McLean 469-5731
Referees
Judge Mark Switalski Brian Nicholas, Chief Referee 469-7813
Judge Rachel Rancilio Diane Alfafara 469-5959
Judge Rachel Rancilio Joanne Romaniuk 469-5720
Judge Matthew Switalski Lisa Goldstein 493-4982
Judge Matthew Switalski Zaira Maio 469-6129
Judge Tracey Yokich Amanda Kole 469-5960
Judge Tracey Yokich Gregory Toler 469-5062
Chief Custody Investigator Amy Friedline-Schubett 469-5940
Support Investigator - Judge Matthew Switalski Dorothea Close 469-5036
Support Investigator - Judge Tracey Yokich Gary Houle 469-6157
Support Investigator - Judge Mark Switalski Carrie Zajac 469-5941
Support Investigator - Judge Rachel Rancilio Bernadette Russell 493-6731
Floater Terry Artymovich
Judge Rachel Rancilio (A-K) Peter Moody 469-5736
Judge Rachel Rancilio (L-Z) Jevona Watson 469-5728
Judge Matthew Switalski (A-K) Lina Germain 469-5942
Judge Matthew Switalski (L-Z) Maryann Spryszak-Hanna 469-6287
Judge Matthew Switalski & Judge Mark Switalski (Parenting Time) Carolyn Fasulo-McInnis 469-5660
Judge Mark Switalski (A-K) Valentina Prelaj 469-5973
Judge Mark Switalski (L-Z) Jeffrey Weberman 469-5976
Judge Tracey Yokich (A-K) David Falk 469-5734
Judge Tracey Yokich (L-Z) Catherine Cole 469-5011
Judge Matthew Switalski / Judge Tracey Yokich (Parenting Time) Dayna Erbe-Cristofori
Back-Up JSO (Felonies, arrears management, FIDM & special projects Sarah Mazur
Judge Tracey Yokich and Judge Matthew Switalski Kathy Hessler 469-5679
Judge Mark Switalski and Judge Rachel Rancilio Connie Dooley-Salmon 469-5646
COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICEMacomb County Prosecutor Eric J. Smith 469-5350Chief of Staff Jim Langry 469-7325Chief of Operations Derek Miller 469-5249Chief Trial Attorney Jean Cloud 466-4127Chief of Homicide William L. Cataldo 469-5362Chief of Investigation Craig Keith 469-7275Appeals/FOI Josh Abbott 469-7767Auto Theft Paul Bukowski 469-9855Consumer Protection/White Collar Crime Adele Ice King 469-7294Child Protection Unit Molly Zappitell 469-7304District Court Bill Dailey 469-7279Domestic Violence Darra Slanec 469-5665Drug Unit Dena Keller 469-6917Drug Forfeitures Evan Dashe 469-6638Internet/Id Theft Bill Harding 469-5654Juvenile Court John Ange 469-7955Office Manager Jennifer Meech 469-5696Paternity/Welfare Fraud Beth Kirshner 469-5269Senior Crimes Anthony Servitto 469-6940Crime Victims Unit Kimberly Green 469-7580Warrants Dean Alan 469-7270Water Quality Bill Dailey 469-7279Macomb County Prosecutor’s Website www.macombcountymi.gov/prosecutorsoffice
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ADULT DRUG COURT:Judges:Hon. Jennifer Faunce and Hon. Joseph ToiaCoordinator: Christina Wohlfield [email protected]
VETERAN’S TREATMENT COURT:Judges:Hon. Mark Switalski and Hon. Carrie FucaCoordinators: Circuit Court: Lori Menzie - 469-6164 [email protected] District Court: Kara Jacquemain - 569-7833 [email protected]
MENTAL HEALTH COURT:Judge:Hon. Carl MarlingaCoordinator: Jennifer Prill [email protected]
COURT SERVICES DIRECTOR:Lisa Ellis [email protected]
Specialty Courts Snapshot
First Appointed to the Court: 2011Courtroom: 3rd FloorSecretary: Karen Ventimiglia 469-5139Clerk: Stacie Barber 469-5836Court Officer: John Wallace 469-5837Transcripts Contact: Angela Little 469-5832
General Civil
Court Reporter Form: (Video Courtroom)Day/Time: Monday, 8:30amCheck-In Procedure: Check in with clerk. Judge’s copies of motions, brief and answer must be delivered to the Judge’s clerk prior to hearing as required by MCR 2.119(A)(2)Dispositive & Contested Motions (Requiring Testimony): Monday, 10:00am. Judge’s copy to the clerkBrief Required: YesMotions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: Schedule with the clerkCreditor’s Exams: Tuesday, 1:30pm, 2:30pm or 3:30pm
Motion Day
Settlement Conference: Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00amMediation Policy: Used extensivelyTelephone Conferences: NeverFacilitation Policy: Used extensivelyDistrict Court Appeals: Oral arguments upon requestDriver’s License Hearing: Monday, 8:30am - DLAD hearings require transcripts
CriminalSentencing Day/Time: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30amPresentence Reports: Required - See the judicial secretary to obtain copyPretrials: Monday, 1:30pm & Thursday, 9:30am
P57419
Chief JudgeCivil/Criminal Division
HON. JAMES M. BIERNAT, JR.
Chief Judge Pro Tempore Family Division
Divorce
Court Reporter Form: Video CourtroomDay/Time: Monday, 8:30am with Attorney, 1:30pm Pro PerCheck-In Procedure for Motions: Judge’s copies of motions, brief and answer must be delivered to the Judge’s clerk prior to the hearing as required by MCR 2.119(A)(2)Brief Required: YesMotions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: To be scheduled with clerk/secretaryType: With court’s approval
Motion Day
Pretrial: Scheduling order issued to all parties when an answer is filed. Court uses status and settlement conferences extensivelyTaking of Pro Confesso Judgments/Consent Judgments: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30amPolicy of Waiving Statutory Six-Month Waiting Period: Yes, when reconciliation is not possible and is in the best interest of the childrenFriend of the Court Recommendation Required for: Spousal Support: Preferred Custody: Yes Child Support: Yes Parenting Time: Preferred Removal from State: If time permitsUtilization of Psychodiagnostic & Family Services Clinic Policy: Custody and parenting time disputes
SURNAME HEARING DAYSLina Germain A-K Tuesday, 8:30amMaryann Spryszak-Hanna L-Z Thursday, 8:30amDayna Erbe-Cristofori Parenting Time / Tuesday, Wednesday Custody & Thursday, 8:30am
Judicial Service Officers
HON. MATTHEW S. SWITALSKIFirst Elected to the Court: 2002Courtroom: 2nd FloorSecretary: Kimberly Guerrero 469-5141Clerk: Krystal Bradley 469-5041Court Officer: Richard Norton 469-5043Referee: Zaira Maio 469-6970 Referee: Lisa Goldstein 493-4981To Order Transcripts: Angela Little 469-5832
P51433
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Civil/Criminal DivisionPresiding Judge
HON. RICHARD L. CARETTIFirst Appointed to the Court: 2002Courtroom: 6th FloorSecretary: Faye Kerby 469-5137Clerk: Sandy Ackourey 469-5791Video Court RoomCourt Officer: David Ryan 469-5793
P31357
Pretrial Policy: Status Conference scheduled only upon requestDiscovery: Initial extensions by stipulation, must include number of adjournments and compelling reason(s).Tele-Conference: Only if necessaryCase Evaluation Policy: All casesFacilitation: Used extensivelyDistrict Court Appeals: Monday, 9:00amDriver’s License Hearing: Mondays with normal motion call, DLAD hearings require transcriptSettlement Conferences & EDSC: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:00am sharp
General Civil
Sentencing Day/Time: Tuesday, 9:00amPresentence Report: RequiredPretrials: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:00amArraignment of Information: Monday, 1:30pm
Criminal
Court Reporter Form: NoBrief Required: YesDay/Time: Monday, 9:00amCheck-in Procedure for Motions: See clerk upon arrivalMotions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: Only if necessaryAdditional Comments: Copies of motions, briefs and responses must be delivered directly to the Judge’s office prior to the hearing, as required by MCR 2.119(A)(2)
Motion Day
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HON. EDWARD A. SERVITTOFirst Elected to the Court: 2001Courtroom: 3rd FloorSecretary: Jeanne Paré 469-5145Clerk: Michelle Zafferani 469-5048Court Reporter: Mary Cimini 469-5356Court Officer: John Dubois 469-5049
Sentencing Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 8:30amPresentence Report: RequiredArraignments of the Information/Pretrials: Monday, 1:30pmAdditional Comments: Copies for PSI are available for defense counsel. See secretary.
Criminal
Court Reporter Form: RequiredDay/Time: Monday, 8:30amCheck-in Procedure: Copies of motion, brief and answers must be delivered directly to the Judge’s office prior to hearing, as required by MCR 2.119(A)(2)Motions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: Arrangements can be made with the clerk.PPO Motions: Held at 10:00am
Motion Day
P27600
Civil/Criminal Division
Pretrial Policy: Status Conference is mandatoryEarly Disposition Settlement: Assignment clerk will schedule 63 days after case becomes at issue on all civil cases. (Held on Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00am)Discovery: Extension of discovery requires court’s approvalTele-Conference: NoMediation Policy: Used extensivelyFacilitation Policy: Yes, Contact Judge’s secretary for informationDistrict Court Appeals: Oral arguments upon requestDriver’s License Hearing: Held on Mondays with normal motion call. DLAD hearings need transcriptsAdjournment Requests: By stipulated order with Judge’s approval
General Civil
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HON. DIANE M. DRUZINSKIFirst Elected to the Court: 2002Courtroom: 2nd FloorSecretary: Aileen Ciavatta 469-2571Clerk: Jessica MacKenzie 469-5707Court Reporter: Angela Little 469-5832Court Officer: Jeff Haase 469-2157
P48507
EDSC/Status/Settlement Conferences: Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00amADR: Used extensivelyDiscovery: Extended one time by stipulation/order for 60 days. Additional extensions require motion.District Court Appeals: Monday, 1:30pm if oral argument requestedDLAD Appeals: Every third Monday, 8:30am. Transcripts must be providedTrial Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
General Civil
Arraignments on the Information/1st Pretrial: Monday, 1:30pmPretrial: Wednesday, 8:30amSentencing: Wednesdays, 8:30am. Obtain copy of PSR from secretaryTrial Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00amCriminal Reviews: Tuesday, 10:00am
Criminal
Day/Time: Monday, 8:30amCheck-In Procedure: Check in with court clerk in courtroomAdditional Comments: Copies of motions, briefs, and answers must be delivered directly to the Judge’s office prior to the hearing, as required by MCR 2.119(A)(2)Motions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: Yes, to be scheduled with clerk
Motion Day
Civil/Criminal Division
HON. KATHRYN A. VIVIANOFirst Elected to the Court: 2011Courtroom: 2nd FloorSecretary: Rhonda Esler 469-5438Clerk: Samantha Peterson 469-6959Court Officer: Greg Ameriguian 469-6583
Day/Time: Monday, 8:30amCheck-In Procedure: Have case number readyDispositive and Contested Motions (Requiring Testimony): Monday, 10:00amTimes: To be scheduled with court clerkBrief Required: YesMotions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: To be scheduled with courtMotion Adjournments: Must be done by phone with clerk not by mailTypes: With court’s approval
Motion Day
P60219
Civil/Criminal Division& Juvenile Drug Court
EDSC/Status/Settlement Conferences: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30amADR: Used extensivelyDiscovery: Extended one time by stipulation/order for 60 days. Additional extensions require motion.District Court Appeals: Monday, 1:30pm if oral argument requestedDLAD Appeals: Every third Monday, 8:30am. Transcripts must be providedTrial Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00amPPO Hearings: Monday, 1:30pmCredition Exams: Monday, 8:30amEvidentiary Hearings: Friday, 1:30pm
General Civil
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First Appointed to the Court: 2013Courtroom: 5th FloorSecretary: Kathy Smith 493-0334Clerk: Stefanie Hoover 493-4984Court Officer: Douglas Guzdziol 469-5442Court Reporter: Elaine Mada 307-8238
P43816HON. JENNIFER M. FAUNCE
Motion DayCourt Reporter Form: Not requiredDay/Time: Monday, 8:30amCheck-In Procedure for Motions: Check in with clerk in the courtroomBrief Required: YesMotions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: Schedule with clerkType: With court’s approval
General CivilSettlement Conference: Wednesday, 8:30amEarly Disposition Settlement: Assignment clerk will schedule 63 days after case becomes at issue on all non-negligence cases. (Held at 8:30am)Mediation Policy: Used extensivelyTele-Conferences: Occasionally. Court will scheduleFacilitation Policy: Used extensivelyDistrict Court Appeals: Oral arguments upon requestDriver’s License Hearing: Monday, 8:30am. DLAD hearings need transcripts.
CriminalSentencing Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30amPresentence Reports: Required - 6 WeeksPretrials: Yes. Monday, 1:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am
Civil/Criminal Division
HON. JAMES MACERONIFirst Elected to the Court: 2015Courtroom: 4th FloorSecretary: Allesandra Sabatini 469-5822Clerk: Daniela Crasiuc 469-5843Court Reporter: Susan Hassig 469-5851Court Officer: Richard Mitrak 469-5855
P61759
Pre-Trial: Scheduled upon requestDiscovery: First time by stipulation/order for 60 or 90 days. By motion therafterTele-Conference: NoCase Evaluation: Used extensivelyFacilitation: Used extensivelyDistrict Court Appeals: Oral argument scheduled upon requestDriver’s License Hearings: Monday, 8:30am. A transcript must accompany appeals from DLAD
General Civil
Sentencing: Tuesdays, 8:30am & Wednesdays, 9:30amPre-Sentence Report: Required with the exception of certain misdemeanor offensesArraignments/Pre-Trial: Monday, 1:30pm, Tuesday, 8:30am and Thursday, 9:00am.
Criminal
Civil Motions Day/Time: Monday, 8:30amCriminal Motions Day/Time: Monday, 10:30amCheck-In Procedure: Check in with court clerk in courtroomAdditional Comments: Copies of motions, briefs, and answers must be delivered directly to the Judge’s office prior to the hearing, as required by MCR 2.119(A)(2)Motions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: Arrangements can be made with the secretary in special cases. Lengthy motions or motions requiring testimony are considered special cases.
Motion Day
Civil/Criminal DivisionAdult Drug Court
Day/Time: Thursday, 1:00pmCoordinator: Christina Wohlfield - 469-5229
Adult Drug Court
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Civil/Criminal DivisionAdult Drug Court
HON. JOSEPH TOIAFirst Appointed to the Court: 2015Courtroom: 4th FloorCourtroom Telephone: 469-5147Secretary: Patrice Thoel 469-5147Clerk: Debbie Bauer 469-5831Court Officer: Steve Hogan 469-5833VIDEO COURTROOM - Transcripts prepared by Elaine Maki (586) 307-8238
Procedural Motions - Monday, 8:30amSummary Disposition Motions: Monday, 10:00am. Must call clerk for date.EDSC/Status/Settlement Conferences: Tuesday, 8:30am and Thursday, 1:30pmOral Arguments on Appeals: Monday, 10:00amCreditor’s Exam: Monday, 8:30amPPO Hearings: Wednesday, 1:30pmScheduling Order Dates: Extended first time by stipulation/order for 60 days. Additional extensions require a motion.
General Civil
Arraignments: Monday, 1:30pmPre-Trials: Monday, 1:30pm Sentencing / Review Hearings: Wednesday, 8:30am and Thursday, 8:30amProbation Violations / Show Cause: Thursday, 8:30amMotions: Wednesday, 8:30am
Criminal
Day/Time: Monday, 8:30amMotion Day
Trials: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (bench or continued jury trial), 8:30amEvidentiary Hearings: Friday, 8:30am
All Cases
Motions: May be adjourned by filing party by contacting clerk/secretaryEDSC/Status/Settlement Conferences: Requests for adjournments may be made by stipulation. The reason(s) for the request, the date to be adjourned and a new date must be stated in the order. Please obtain a new date from clerk or secretary.Criminal Matters: Contact clerk/secretary.For further information please look to Court Website: circuitcourt.macombgov.org/CircuitCourt-Toia
Adjournments
Civil/Criminal Division
HON. MICHAEL E. SERVITTOFirst Appointed to the Court: 2017Courtroom: 4th FloorCourtroom Telephone: 469-5149Secretary: Mandy Elsey 469-5149Clerk: Anna Jokinen 469-5360Court Officer: Bob Bertrand 469-5355Transcripts Contacts: Prior to 1/1/17: Rebecca Russell 469-5047 After 1/1/17: Mary Cimini 469-5356
P66434P36763
Early Disposition Settlement Conference: Tuesdays and Wednesday, 8:00am. Assignment clerk will schedule 63 days after case becomes at issue on all civil cases. Attorneys only are required to be presentStatus/Settlement Conference: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00am. Adjournment requests by stipulated order.Discovery: Extended one time by stipulation/order for 60 days. Additional extensions require a motion or can be heard during conferences
General Civil
Sentencing: Mondays, 9:30am and Thursday, 8:30amMotions: Mondays, 9:30am and Thursday, 8:30amArraignment of Information/Pretrial: Monday, 1:30pmPretrial: Monday, 1:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30amProbation Violation Hearing: Mondays, 9:30am and Thursday, 8:30amPresentence Reports: Required on all felonies
Criminal
Day/Time: Monday, 8:00amCheck-in Procedure: Check-in with court clerk in courtroomMotions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: To be Scheduled with Court ClerkPPO Motions: Tuesday, 9:00amAdditional Comments: Judge’s copies of motions to be delivered to court prior to hearing
Motion Day
Motions: May be adjourned by filing party by contacting clerk/secretaryEDSC/Status/Settlement Conferences: Requests for adjournments may be made by stipulation. The reason(s) for the request, the date to be adjourned and a new date must be stated in the order. Please obtain a new date from clerk or secretary.Criminal Matters: Contact clerk/secretary.
Adjournments
P17102HON. CARL MARLINGA
Motion DayCivil Motions: Mondays, 8:30amPPO Motions: Monday, 10:00amJudges copies of criminal motions only to be emailed to [email protected] prior to hearing date.
All CasesTrials: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:00amEvidentiary Hearings: Friday, 9:00am
Civil/Criminal Division
First Elected to the Court: 2012Courtroom: 6th FloorSecretary: Kimberly Tatum 469-7149Court Clerk: Lisa Hintz 469-5314Court Officer : Gregory Schumacher 493-4958Video Courtroom: Transcripts prepared by Rebecca Russell 469-5047
Summary Disposition Motions: Required, Monday, 8:30amStatus/Settlement Conference: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30amDiscovery: Extended one time by stipulation and order for 60 days or 90 days only (if not affecting case evaluation only) Driver’s License Hearings: Monday, 8:30am (transcipt needed)
General Civil
Arraignments: Monday, 1:30pmMotions: Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30am or set at time of pretrial, review or pv hearingsPretrial: Monday, 1:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30amSentencing/Review Hearings: Wedneday, Thursday, 8:30amProbation Violation Hearing: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30am
Criminal
Tuesday: 1:00pmCoordinator: Jennifer Prill (586) 493-2542
Mental Health Court
P54848HON. JULIE GATTI
Civil/Criminal Division
First Elected to the Court: 2018Courtroom: 4th FloorSecretary: Bridget Peiffer 493-5752Court Clerk: Jessica Flanagan 463-2458Court Officer : Jason Rouleau 463-2449Court Reporter: Video Courtroom
Motion DayDay/Time: Mondays, 8:30amCheck in Procedure: Copies of motion, brief and answer must be delivered directly to the Judge’s office prior to hearing, as required by MCR 2.119(A)(2)PPO Motions: Monday, 10:30am Summary Disposition Motions: Monday, 10:00am. Must call clerk for date.
All CasesTrials: Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, & Friday, 9:00amEvidentiary Hearings: Friday, 8:30am
EDSC/Status/Settlement Conferences: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00am. (Only Attorneys are required to be present at EDSC’s and Status Conferences.Discovery: Extended one time by stipulation/order for 60 days. Additional extensions require motion.Tele-Conference: NoADR: Used extensivelyDistrict Court Appeals: Oral arugments upon requestCreditor’s Exam: Monday, 8:30amAdjournment Requests: By stipulated order with Judge’s approval
General Civil
Arraignments/First Pretrial: Monday, 1:30pmPresentence Report: RequiredSentencing/Probation Violation/Show Cause/Review Hearings/Pre-Trial Hearings: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am
Criminal
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HON. TRACEY A. YOKICHFirst Appointed to the Court: 2003Courtroom: 2nd FloorSecretary: Peggy Monaco 493-0355Clerk: 493-0357Court Officer: Lawrence Jackson 493-0383Referee: Greg Toler 469-5062 Referee: Amanda Kole 469-5960To Order Transcripts: Elaine Maki 307-8238
Divorce
Day/Time: Monday, 9:00amCheck-In Procedure: Check in with court clerk in courtroomBrief Required: YesMotions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Days: To be scheduled with clerk/secretaryMotion Adjournments: Must be done with clerk prior to motion dayAdditional Comments: Copies of motion, briefs and answers must be delivered directly to the Judge’s office, prior to hearing, as required by MCR 2.119(A)(2)
Motion Day
P38377
Taking of Pro Confesso Judgments/Consent Judgments: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:00am. Request for hearing required for date and timePolicy of Waiving Statutory Six-Month Waiting Period: Yes, when reconciliation is not possible and is in the best interest of the childrenFriend of the Court Recommendation Required for: Spousal Support: No Custody: No Child Support: Yes Parenting Time: NoUtilization of Psychodiagnostic & Family Services Clinic Policy: Custody and parenting time disputesPolicy on Case Evaluation: Mediation and arbitration are encouragedGeneral Panel: NoSingle-Person Panel: YesPPO Hearings & Taking of Pro Confesso’s of Pro Per’s: Monday, 1:30pm
SURNAME HEARING DAYSJeffrey Stone A-K Wednesday, AMCatherine Cole L-Z Tuesday, AM
Judicial Service Officers
Family DivisionPresiding Judge
Family Division Veteran’s Treatment Court
HON. MARK S. SWITALSKIFirst Elected to the Court: 2001Courtroom: 3rd FloorSecretary: Vera Shouneyia 469-5135Clerk: Angela Burke 469-2573Court Reporter: Rebecca Russell 469-5047Court Officer: Anthony Allegrina 469-5709
P28201
Divorce
Court Reporter Form: Yes, filled out prior to case being calledDay/Time: Monday, 8:30am with Attorney, 1:30pm Pro PerCheck-In Procedure for Motions: Have case number ready and check in the court clerk in courtroomBrief Required: YesStatus Conferences: Thursday, 8:30amSettlement Conferences: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30amPPO Hearings: Monday, 1:30pm, Attorneys and Pro Per’s
Motion Day
Pretrial: Scheduling order issued to all parties when an answer is filed. Court uses status and settlement conferences extensivelyTaking of Pro Confesso Judgments/Consent Judgments: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30amPolicy of Waiving Statutory Six-Month Waiting Period: Yes, when reconciliation is not possible and is in the best interest of the childrenFriend of the Court Recommendation Required for: Spousal Support: Preferred Custody: Yes Child Support: Yes Parenting Time: Preferred Removal from State: If time permitsUtilization of Psychodiagnostic & Family Services Clinic Policy: Custody and parenting time disputesPolicy on Case Evaluation: Mediation and arbitration are encouragedGeneral Panel: NoSingle-Person Panel: Yes
SURNAME HEARING DAYSValentina Berishaj A-K Tuesday, 8:30amJoanne Golden L-Z Wednesday, 8:30amRebekah Sellers Parenting Time / Wednesday and Custody Thursday, 8:30am
Judicial Service Officers
Veteran’s Treatment CourtThursday, 1:30pmCoordinator: Lori Menzie - 469-6164
HON. RACHEL RANCILIOFirst Appointed to the Court: 2017Courtroom: 3rd FloorSecretary: Amy Shaw 493-6748Clerk: Nicole Buffa-Sylvester 469-5245Court Reporter: Video Courtroom (Rebecca Russell) 469-5047Court Officer: Chris Kohlmeyer 469-2086Referee: Diane Alfafara 469-5959Referee: Joanne Romaniuk 469-5720Juvenile Referee: George Keller 469-5419
Divorce
Day/Time: Monday, 8:30am for Attorneys, 1:30pm Pro Per’sCheck-In Procedure: Check in with court clerk in courtroomBrief Required: Only when specifically requested by Judge or RefereeMotions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Days: To be scheduled with clerk/secretaryMotion Adjournments: Contact Clerk/Secretary prior to motion daySettlement Conference: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30am. To be scheduled with Secretary (Clients do NOT need to be present)Status Conferences: Contact SecretaryAdditional Comments: Copies of motion, briefs and answers must be delivered directly to the Judge’s office, prior to hearing, as required by MCR 2.119(A)(2)
Motion Day
Taking of Pro Confesso Judgments/Consent Judgments: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, 8:30am. Hearing date provided by Secretary, Request for hearing required for date and time.E-Filing Cases: Must bring Original Judgment of Divorce with original signatures and copies to be true on the date of hearing. A Judge’s copy of motions and praecipe/request for hearing on a motion must by delivered directly to the Judge’s office.Policy of Waiving Statutory Six-Month Waiting Period: Yes, when reconciliation is not possible and is in the best interest of the minor child(ren)Friend of the Court Recommendation Required for: Spousal Support: No Custody: No Child Support: Yes Parenting Time: NoUtilization of Psychodiagnostic & Family Services Clinic Policy: Custody and parenting time disputesPolicy on Case Evaluation: Mediation and Facilitation are encouragedGeneral Panel: NoSingle-Person Panel: YesPPO Hearings: Contact Clerk/SecretaryName Changes: Tuesdays, 10:00am, minor child(ren) do NOT have to be present at hearing
SURNAME HEARING DAYSPeter Moody A-K Jevona Watson L-Z
Judicial Service Officers
Family Division
P64675
Macomb County Probate Court
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HON. SANDRA A. HARRISONP57456
First Appointed to the Court: 2017Secretary: Marsha Burtney 469-5191Court Clerk: Jessica Miller 469-5916Court Officer: Deputy Steve Andrews 469-7184440 N. Rose St. Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Probate Court Staff
Probate CasesHearings on Petitions, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Motions, etc.: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00am and 1:30pm. Requires court approval for date and time.Emergency Motions & Petitions: Set by court on a case by case basisContested Probate & Civil Cases: Date to be set by courtDiscovery: As extensive as counsel requires pursuant to MCRPretrial: Customary - May be waived, heard by the Court Attorneys or JudgeCase Evaluation: YesFacilitation/Mediation: Yes - from approved mediator listAdjournments: Must be in writing (MC 309) or by stipulation, contact secretary for a new date.Hearings on Mentally Ill: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am Hearings on Developmentally Disabled: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Macomb County Probate Court
HON. KATHRYN A. GEORGEFirst Elected to the Court: 2002Secretary: Gail Stevens 586-469-7180Court Officer: Deputy Dave Hallison 586-469-4959Macomb County Probate Court:: 21850 Dunham Road Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Probate Court StaffProbate Court Administrator: John Brennan 586-469-5075Directory of Legal Services: Robert Szalka 586-469-5104Court Attorney: Renee Tegel 586-469-7182Court Attorney: Chuck Semarjian 586-469-5877Court Attorney: Julie Strawn 586-469-7187Chief Deputy Register: Rosalyn Harnsberry 586-469-7159
Probate CasesHearings on Petitions, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Motions, etc.: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00am and 1:30pm. Requires court approval for date and time.Emergency Motions & Petitions: Set by court on a case by case basisContested Probate & Civil Cases: Date to be set by courtDiscovery: As extensive as counsel requires pursuant to MCRPretrial: Customary - May be waived, heard by the Court Attorneys or JudgeCase Evaluation: YesFacilitation/Mediation: Yes - from approved mediator listAdjournments: Must be in writing or by stipulation, contact secretary for a new date.Hearings on Mentally Ill: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am Hearings on Developmentally Disabled: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Probate Court Administrator: John Brennan 586-469-5075Directory of Legal Services: Robert Szalka 586-469-5104Court Attorney: Rene Tegel 586-469-7182Court Attorney: Chuck Semarjian 586-469-5877Court Attorney: Julie Strawn 586-469-7187Chief Deputy Register: Rosalyn Harnsberry 586-469-7159
37TH DISTRICT COURT8300 Common Rd., Warren, MI 48093www.37thdistrictcourt.netHon. John M. Chmura • Hon. Matthew P. SabaughHon. Suzanne L. Faunce • Hon. Michael C. Chupa
38TH DISTRICT COURT16101 Nine Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI 48021www.38thdistrictcourt.usHon. Carl F. Gerds III
39TH DISTRICT COURT29733 Gratiot, Roseville, MI 48066www.ci.roseville.mi.us Departments/39thDistrictCourtHon. Catherine B. Steenland • Hon. Joseph F. BoedekerHon. Kathy Tocco
40TH DISTRICT COURT27701 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48081www.stclairshores.net/index.aspx?.nid=169Hon. Mark A. Fratarcangeli • Hon. Joseph Craigen Oster
41-A DISTRICT COURT40111 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI 48313www.sterling-heights.netHon. Annemarie Lepore • Hon. Stephen S. SierawskiHon. Kimberley A. Wiegand
51660 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316www.shelbytwp.org/departments/district_courtHon. Douglas P. Shepherd
41-B DISTRICT COURT22380 Starks Dr., Clinton Township, MI 48036www.41bdistrictcourt.comHon. Sebastian Lucido • Hon. Linda DavisHon. Carrie L. Fuca
42-1 DISTRICT COURT14713 33 Mile Rd., Romeo, MI 48065www.districtcourt.macombgov.org/DistrictCourt-42RomeoHomeHon. Denis LeDuc
42-2 DISTRICT COURT35071 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore, MI 48047www.districtcourt.macombgov.org/DistrictCourt-42NewBaltimore-HomeHon. William H. Hackel III
District Court Snapshot
37th District CourtCourt Administrator/Magistrate: Annette Gattari-Ross 574-4912Probation Dept: Sue Schafer, Gregg Wilczynski & Will Jucewicz 574-4920Office Manager: Sharon Stockel 574-4907Drug Court Coordinator: Tom Jekielek 574-4975Magistrate: Roger Trim 574-4900
HON. JOHN M. CHMURAChief Judge P417338300 Common Rd., Warren, MI 48093 574-4925First Appointed to the Court: 1996Secretary/Court Reporter: Cheryl Zipay 574-4925Clerk: Keri Ahrens 574-4929Court Officer: Henry Anonick 574-4929
HON. SUZANNE L. FAUNCE
P586828300 Common Rd., Warren, MI 48093 574-4923First Elected to the Court: 2015Secretary/Court Reporter: Mary Clark 574-4923Clerk: Lisa Steenbergh 574-4924Court Officer: Jon Eppich 574-4924
HON. MATTHEW P. SABAUGH P562088300 Common Rd., Warren, MI 48093 574-4935First Appointed to the Court: 2008Secretary/Court Reporter: Danielle Harden 574-4935Clerk: Keri Ahrens 574-4934Court Officer: Mark Christian 574-4935
38th District CourtCourt Administrator/Magistrate: Karen Haydett 445-5025
HON. CARL F. GERDS IIIChief Judge P2722116101 Nine Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI 48021 445-5020First Elected to the Court: 2009Secretary/Court Reporter: Heidi Terenzi 776-5611Court Officer: Charles Green 445-5029
39th District CourtRoseville/Fraser Magistrate/Court Administrator: Melissa King 447-4408Roseville Deputy Court Administrator: Donna Novarro 447-4432Fraser Deputy Court Administrator: Jennifer Erne 447-4474
HON. KATHY TOCCO P4454029733 Gratiot, Roseville, MI 48066 447-4443First Elected to the Court: 2019Secretary/Court Reporter: Lisa Gross 447-4443Court Officer:
HON. JOSEPH F. BOEDEKERChief Judge P3312229733 Gratiot, Roseville, MI 48066 447-4449First Elected to the Court: 1996Secretary/Court Reporter: Cathleen Harder 447-4450Court Officer: Mike Rumps 447-4451
HON. CATHERINE B. STEENLAND P4511329733 Gratiot, Roseville, MI 48066 447-4446First Elected to the Court: 2002Secretary/Court Reporter: Patricia Mione 447-4446Court Officer: Richard Gabriel 447-4445
40th District CourtHON. MARK A. FRATARCANGELIChief Judge P4711727701 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 445-5383First Elected to the Court: 2001Secretary/Court Reporter: Michelle Maltagliati 445-5383Court Officer/Clerk: Thomas Hannon 445-4314
HON. JOSEPH CRAIGEN OSTER P4729427701 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 445-5385First Elected to the Court: 1996Secretary/Court Reporter: Jennifer Rent 445-5385Court Officer/Clerk: Andrew Tackett 498-2140
Court Administrator: Carolyn A. Povich 445-5286
HON. MICHAEL C. CHUPA
P513338300 Common Rd., Warren, MI 48093 574-4914First Appointed to the Court: 2013Secretary/Court Reporter: Jessica Brown 574-4914Clerk: Brittany Lawler 574-4917Court Officer: Bill Koenig 574-4917
41-A District CourtSterling Heights Court Administrator: Michael Piatek 446-2501Shelby Twp. Court Administrator: Laura Porter 739-7325
HON. STEPHEN S. SIERAWSKIChief Judge P4800940111 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 446-2511First Elected to the Court: 1998Secretary/Court Reporter: Lisa Arapovic 446-2511Clerk: Robin VanSice 446-2502Magistrate: Michael Piatek 446-2500Court Officer: Jim Adamo 446-2512
HON. DOUGLAS P. SHEPHERD P3304451660 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp., MI 48316 726-2174First Elected to the Court: 2001Secretary/Court Reporter: Sharon Kandt 726-2174Magistrate: Michael R. Osaer 739-7325Court Officer: Michael Strong 726-2176
HON. KIMBERLEY A. WIEGAND P4405040111 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 446-2520First Appointed to the Court: 2003Secretary/Court Reporter: Terri Stratichuk 446-2521Clerk: Julie Trombley 446-2502Court Officer: Chuck Brookman 446-2522
Clinton Township, Harrison Township, Mt. Clemens Court Administrator/Magistrate: James A. McGrail 569-7812Magistrate/Deputy Court Administrator: Ryan Zemke 569-7814
HON. SEBASTIAN LUCIDO P5482522380 Starks Dr., Clinton Twp., MI 48036 469-9300First Appointed to the Court: 2005Secretary/Court Reporter: Grace A. Moceri 569-7810Magistrate: Ryan Zemke 569-7814
41-B District Court
HON. CARRIE L. FUCAChief Judge P5593222380 Starks Dr., Clinton Twp., MI 48036 469-9300First Elected to the Court: 2010Secretary/Court Reporter: Jennifer Kane 569-7913Magistrate: Ryan Zemke 569-7814
HON. LINDA DAVIS P3985122380 Starks Dr., Clinton Twp., MI 48036 569-7809First Appointed to the Court: 2000Secretary/Court Reporter: Louise Connolly [email protected]: Ryan Zemke 569-7814
42-1 District CourtHON. DENIS LEDUC P1649514713 33 Mile Rd., P.O. Box 6, Romeo, MI 48065 752-9679First Elected to the Court: 2002Magistrate: Richard D. McLean 752-9679Magistrate: Jennifer Andary 752-9679Court Officer: Brian Biafore 752-9679
Court Administrator: Sandy Kegler 307-8916
42-2 District CourtHON. WILLIAM H. HACKEL III P3976735071 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore, MI 48047 725-9500First Appointed to the Court: 2009Court Reporter: Lisa Carroll 493-0661Magistrate: Joseph Cozzolino & Joseph Plawecki 725-9500Court Officer: James Verschaeve 725-9500
Court Administrator: Marlisa Beauchemin 493-0558
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HON. ANNEMARIE LEPORE P7243440111 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 446-2531First Appointed to the Court: 2019Secretary/Court Reporter: Vivian Gerstner 446-2531Clerk: 446-2500Court Officer: Mark Mileski 446-2532
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