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Macomb County Court Directory

March 2018

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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 CONTENTSMap 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

Reimbursement 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. Tracey A. Yokich 15

Hon. Mark S. Switalski 15

Hon. Rachel Rancilio 16

Hon. Carl Marlinga 16

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.) 21Although 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

Macomb County Bar Association Board of DirectorsPresident - Karen Trickey Pappas P: (586) 465-8227

President-Elect - Dawn Prokopec P: (586) 778-7778

Secretary - Jon C. Biernat P: (586) 493-5377

Treasurer - Joseph Golden P: (586) 226-2627

Immediate Past President

Stephen Becker P: (586) 615-5617

Director - Calvin Brown P: (586) 778-7778

Director - Frank Briguglio P: (248) 593-9090

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

Young Lawyers Section Chair

Laura Marji P: (586) 991-1783

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan - Macomb Region

Angela Medley P: (586) 954-9500

2017-2018 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. 100

Associate Executive & Communications Director

Dawn M. Fraylick P: (586) 468-2940 Ext. 102

Receptionist

Patricia Casagrande P: (586) 468-2940 Ext. 101

Construction Update / Recent RelocationsHon. Jennifer Faunce 5th Floor

Hon. Joseph Toia 6th Floor

Hon. Carl Marlinga 5th Floor

Hon. James Maceroni 5th Floor

Hon. Rachel Rancilio 5th Floor

Hon. Michael Servitto 3rd Floor

Hon. Jennifer Faunce 5th Floor

Macomb County PPO Office 1st Floor

MCBA Office 3rd Floor

Research Dept 6th Floor

Court Administration 6th Floor

Case Management 6th Floor

Case Evaluation 6th Floor

Hon. Richard Caretti 6th Floor

E-Filing 6th Floor

Clerks Office (Court Section) 1st Floor

Clerks Office (File Room) 1st Floor

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 Paul Kardasz 469-5122

Chief Deputy Register of Deeds Jacqueline Ryan 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 Genafer Brewer 469-5158

Juvenile Division Administrator Nicole Faulds 469-5413

Law Library 469-5159

Legal Services Director 469-5159

Macomb County Bar Association Administrative Office 468-2940

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 469-5075

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


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 Katie Brower 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


Chief Referee Linda Harrison 469-5392 - Floor 8

Clerk Nicolette Townsend 469-9050 - Floor 8

Referee for Judge Rachel Rancilio George Keller 469-5419 - Floor 9

Clerk Natalie Laporte 469-5339 - Floor 9

Referee for Judge Tracey Yokich Elizabeth Rittinger 469-5428 - Floor 12

Clerk Brenda Mastrovito 469-5897 - Floor 12

Referee for Judge Mark Switalski Karen Transit 469-5684 - Floor 10

Clerk Jaclyn Dardzinski 469-9051 - Floor 10

Referee for Judge Matthew Switalski Kristin Stone 469-5394 - Floor 11

Clerk Rachel Gerard 469-5733 - Floor 11

F: 469-7029

FRIEND OF THE COURT

FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

JUDICIAL SERVICE OFFICERS

MEDICAL PROGRAM SPECIALISTS


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 Pamela Hinchliffe 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) Sarah Mazur 469-5728

Judge Matthew Switalski (A-K) Carolyn McInnis 469-5970

Judge Matthew Switalski (L-Z) Sheila Bucci 469-5738

Judge Matthew Switalski & Judge Mark Switalski (Parenting Time) Rebecca Sellers

Judge Mark Switalski (A-K) Valentina Prelaj 469-5973

Judge Mark Switalski (L-Z) Joanne Romaniuk 469-5976

Judge Tracey Yokich (A-K) Jeffrey Stone 469-5734

Judge Tracey Yokich (L-Z) Catherine Cole 469-5011

Judge Tracey Yokich (Parenting Time) Jevona Watson

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 Ben Liston 469-6631Chief of Operations James Langtry 469-7325Chief Trial Attorney Jean Cloud 466-4127Chief of Homicide William L. Cataldo 469-5362Chief of Investigation Byron Satterly 469-7306Appeals/FOI Josh Abbott 469-7767Auto Theft Irit Walters 469-5586Consumer Protection/White Collar Crime Adele Ice King 469-7294Child Protection Unit Nicole Blank 469-7307District Court Bill Dailey 469-7279Domestic Violence Darra Slanec 469-5665Drug Unit Dena Keller 469-6917Drug Forfeitures Dana Goldberg 469-5671Internet/Id Theft Bill Harding 469-5654Juvenile Court John Ange 469-7955Office Supervisor Shelly Gilray 469-5683Paternity/Welfare Fraud Beth Kirshner 469-5269Senior Crimes Paul Bukowski 469-9855Crime Victims Unit Kimberly Green 469-7580Warrants Dean Alan 469-7270Water Quality Luanne Laemmerman 466-4130Macomb County Prosecutor’s Website www.macombcountymi.gov/prosecutorsoffice

ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEYSErin Alman 469-7315Paul Bukowski 469-9855Ronald Caczczak 469-7305Dana Chiamp-Litz 469-5593Patrick Coletta 466-8722Vince Collura 469-7152Evan Dashe 469-6638Dan Debruin 469-7302Sunita Doddamani 469-7303Marian Dwaihy Briske 783-8156Jurij Fedorak 469-7296Jordan Fields 469-6403Steven Fox 466-4115John Gemellaro 469-7992Tonya Goetz 469-6357Jeff Hall 469-7295Sian Hengeveld 469-7301Gordon Hosbein 469-7308John Paul Hunt 469-7286Andrea Jacklyn 469-7283Dena Keller 469-6917

Beth Kirshner 469-5269Brian Kolodziej 469-7293Joseph McCarthy 466-4126Betsy Mellos 469-7277Derek Miller 469-5249Cory Newman 469-5268Heather Odgers 469-7784Becky Oster 469-6632Kumar Palepu 469-7274Gretchen Schlaff 466-4124Todd Schmidt 469-6453Emil Semaan 469-5674Anthony Servitto 469-6940Suzanna Shkreli 466-4114Anthony Sorentino 469-5323Stephanie Stager 469-7291Stephen Steinhardt 469-6630Josh VanLaan 469-7272Vicki Walsh 469-9854Nicki Weisberger 469-6454Molly Zappitell 469-7304


ADULT DRUG COURT:Judges:Hon. Jennifer Faunce and Hon. Joseph ToiaCoordinator: Christina Wohlfield [email protected]

JUVENILE DRUG COURT:Judges:Hon. Kathryn VivianoCoordinator: David Joseph [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, 8:00amEarly Disposition Settlement: Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00am Assignment clerk will schedule 63 days after case becomes at issue on all non-negligence casesMediation 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 DAYSCarolyn McInnis A-K Tuesday, 8:30amSheila Bucci L-Z Thursday, 9:00amDayna 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


Civil/Criminal DivisionPresiding Judge

HON. RICHARD L. CARETTIFirst Appointed to the Court: 2002Courtroom: 6th FloorSecretary: Faye Cooper 469-5137Clerk: Sandy Ackourey 469-5791Court Reporter: Deborah Doyle 469-5179Court Officer: David Ryan 469-5793

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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: YesBrief 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


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


HON. DIANE M. DRUZINSKIFirst Elected to the Court: 2002Courtroom: 2nd FloorSecretary: Aileen Ciavatta 469-2571Clerk: Patty Jones 469-5707Court Reporter: Angela Little 469-5832Court Officer: Jeff Haase 469-2157

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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, 1:30pm-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


HON. KATHRYN A. VIVIANOFirst Elected to the Court: 2011Courtroom: 2nd FloorSecretary: Rhonda Esler 469-5438Clerk: Lisa June 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 DivisionBusiness Court &

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

Day/Time: Wednesday, 4:30pmCoordinator: David Joseph - 466-4507

Juvenile Drug Court


First Appointed to the Court: 2013Courtroom: 5th FloorSecretary: Kathy Smith 493-0334Clerk: Stefanie Hoover 493-4984Court Officer: Douglas Guzdziol 469-5442Court Reporter: Elaine Maki 307-8238

P43816HON. JENNIFER M. FAUNCE

Motion DayCourt Reporter Form: 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 - 4 WeeksPretrials: Yes. Monday, 1:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am


HON. JAMES MACERONIFirst Elected to the Court: 2015Courtroom: 5th FloorSecretary: Allesandra Sabatini 469-5822Clerk: Daniela Crasiuc 469-5843Court Reporter: Susan Hassig 469-5851Court Officer: Richard Mitrak 469-5855

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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, 1:30pmCoordinator: Christina Wohlfield - 469-5229

Adult Drug Court


Civil/Criminal DivisionAdult Drug Court

HON. JOSEPH TOIAFirst Appointed to the Court: 2015Courtroom: 6th FloorCourtroom Telephone: 469-5147Secretary: Patrice Thoel 469-5147Clerk: Brenda A. Musialowski 469-5831Court Officer: Steve Hogan 469-5833VIDEO COURTROOM - Transcripts prepared by Debbie Doyle (586) 469-5179

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, 8:30am and 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


HON. MICHAEL E. SERVITTOFirst Appointed to the Court: 2017Courtroom: 3rd 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

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Early Disposition Settlement Conference: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am. 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 Thursday, 8:00am. Adjournment requests by stipulated order.Discovery: Extended one time by stipulation/order for 60 days. Additional extensions require a motion.

General Civil

Sentencing: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30amMotions: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30amArraignment of Information/Pretrial: Monday, 1:30pmPretrial: Monday, 1:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30amProbation Violation Hearing: Tuesday 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: Mondays, 10:00amAdditional 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


HON. TRACEY A. YOKICHFirst Appointed to the Court: 2003Courtroom: 2nd FloorSecretary: Lori Walker 493-0355Clerk: Christina Cory 493-0357Court Officer: Darryl Webb 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


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


Veteran’s Treatment CourtThursday, 1:30pmCoordinator: Lori Menzie - 469-6164

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


HON. RACHEL RANCILIOFirst Appointed to the Court: 2017Courtroom: 5th FloorSecretary: Amy Shaw 493-6748Clerk: Judy Goodmen 469-5245Court Reporter: Video Courtroom (Rebecca Russell) 469-5047Court Officer: Chris Kohlmeyer 469-2086Referee: Diane Alfafara 469-5959Referee: Pamela Hinchliffe 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 prior to motion dayStatus Conferences: Thursday, 8:30am - Contact Clerk to date (Clients do not need to be present)Additional 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, 9:30am. 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.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 arbitration are encouragedGeneral Panel: NoSingle-Person Panel: YesPPO Hearings: Wednesday, 10:30am - Contact Clerk for dateName Changes: Tuesdays, 10:30am, minor child(ren) must be present at hearing

SURNAME HEARING DAYSPeter Moody A-K Sarah Mazur L-Z


Family Division

P64675

First Elected to the Court: 2012Courtroom: 5th 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: praecipe required, Monday, 8:30amStatus/Settlement Conference: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30am. Discovery: 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

Macomb County Probate Court


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

Wills & Estates DivisionHearings 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 Case Evaluation: YesFacilitation/Mediation: Yes - from approved mediator listAdjournments: Must be in writing (MC 309) or by stipulation, contact secretary for a new date.

Macomb County Probate Court

HON. KATHRYN A. GEORGEFirst Elected to the Court: 2002Secretary: Gail Stevens 586-469-7180Court Officer: Deputy Jason Bone 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: Debbie Lux-Roland 586-469-7182Court Attorney: Chuck Semarjian 586-469-5877Court Attorney: Julie Strawn 586-469-7187Chief Deputy Register: Rosalyn Harnsberry 586-469-7159

Wills & Estates DivisionHearings 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.

Mental Health DivisionFront Desk: 469-5320Hearings 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: Debbie Lux-Roland 586-469-7182Court Attorney: Chuck Semarjian 586-469-5877Court Attorney: Julie Strawn 586-469-7187Chief Deputy Register: Rosalyn Harnsberry 586-469-7159

Mental Health DivisionFront Desk: 469-5320Hearings on Mentally Ill: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am Hearings on Developmentally Disabled: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30pm and 2:30pm

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 4806633000 Garfield, Fraser, MI 48026www.ci.roseville.mi.us Departments/39thDistrictCourtHon. Catherine B. Steenland • Hon. Joseph F. BoedekerHon. Marco A. Santia

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. Michael S. Maceroni • 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: 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 Galasso 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: Aimee Poole 293-3137

HON. MARCO A. SANTIAChief Judge P2310229733 Gratiot, Roseville, MI 4806633000 Garfield, Fraser, MI 48026 447-4443First Appointed to the Court: 1996Secretary/Court Reporter: Lynn Melton 447-4443Court Officer: Michael Foster 447-4445

HON. JOSEPH F. BOEDEKER P3312229733 Gratiot, Roseville, MI 4806633000 Garfield, Fraser, MI 48026 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 4806633000 Garfield, Fraser, MI 48026 447-4446 • Fax: 445-5070First 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. MICHAEL S. MACERONI P3004240111 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 446-2531First Elected to the Court: 1996Secretary/Court Reporter: Vivian Gerstner 446-2531Clerk: Robin VanSice 446-2502Court Officer: Robert Smith 446-2532

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: Kimberly Silvestro 569-7812

HON. SEBASTIAN LUCIDO P5482522380 Starks Dr., Clinton Twp., MI 48036 469-9300First Appointed to the Court: 2005Secretary/Court Reporter: Grace A. Moceri 569-7810Magistrate: Daniel J. Goulette 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: Daniel J. Goulette 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]: Daniel J. Goulette 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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LAW RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Legally Speaking:Legally Speaking is the MCBF’s very own award winning cable television program. The program features interviews on topics of national, state and local interest that educate the public on their rights and responsibilities as citizens of a nation of law.

Law Related Education Events:Constitution Day, Veteran’s Day and the Michigan Supreme Court Community Connections Program are just a few examples of how the Foundation educates people of all ages through event planning.

Community Grants:Throughout its history the Foundation has provided grants to other Macomb County charitable organizations.

Mock Trial:The MCBF proudly hosts the Michigan Center for Civic Education’s High School Regional Mock Trial in the 16th Circuit Court.

Law Day:Law Day provides the organized bar with a focused opportunity to highlight the role of the nation’s courts in our constitutional democracy and to focus public understanding about the judiciary.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Philip F. Greco Memorial Scholarship comes from the generous contribution of Greco Title Agency, LLC, a Division of Attorneys Title Agency, LLC and honors the memory of the late Philip F. Greco, Esq.

Kimberly M. Cahill Memorial Scholarship - originates from the generous contributions to the MCBF’s Kimberly M. Cahill Memorial Fund and honors the memory of Kimberly M. Cahill.

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