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Personal Injury
Specialists
Proven Results for your
Client Referrals
Fraser & Souweidane, P.C.
www.fsattorneys.com
10 S. Main St., Suite 302, Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
(586) 463-0100
2 • Macomb County Bar Association’s Court Directory • 2013 (Updated May 2013)
Macomb County Court Directory
Compiled by:
The Macomb County Bar Association
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Table of Contents
MCBA Board of Directors & Staff 4
Frequently Called Court Numbers 5
16th Circuit Court 5
Circuit Court Administrator
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
Map of Macomb County Courts
9
Circuit Court Judges
10-17
Hon. John C. Foster
10
Hon. Richard L. Caretti
11
Hon. Peter J. Maceroni
11
Hon. Mary A. Chrzanowski
12
Hon. Edward A. Servitto
12
Hon. Mark S. Switalski
13
Hon. Diane M. Druzinski
13
Hon. James M. Biernat, Jr.
14
Hon. Jennifer Faunce
14
Hon. Matthew S. Switalski
15
Hon. Tracey A. Yokich
15
Hon. Kathryn A. Viviano
16
Hon. Kathryn A. George
16
Probate Court Judges
16-17
Hon. Carl J. Marlinga
17
Macomb County Court Addresses & Judges
18
District Court Judges
37th District (Center Line and Warren)
38th District (Eastpointe)
39th District (Fraser and Roseville)
40th District (St. Clair Shores)
41A District (Shelby Twp., Sterling Heights, Macomb Twp., & Utica)
41B District (Harrison Twp., & Mt. Clemens)
42-1 District (Armada Twp., Bruce Twp., Memphis, Ray Twp., Richmond, Richmond Twp., & Washington Twp.)
42-2 District (Chesterfield Twp., New Baltimore & Lenox Twp.)
Advertising Index
19-20
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Copies of the 2013 Macomb County Court Directory can be purchased from the MCBA: $5 members, $10 non-members. 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.
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2013-2014 Macomb County Bar Association Board of
Directors & Staff
Macomb County Bar Association Board of Directors
President - Julie Gatti P: (586) 469-111 Ext. 7
President-Elect - John B. DeMoss
P: (586) 469-9090
Secretary - Donald P. DeNault, Jr.
P: (586) 726-1000
Treasurer - Stephen Becker
P: (586) 615-5617
Immediate Past President Dana M. Warnez P: (586) 757-0733
Director - Jon C. Biernat
P: (586) 493-5377
Director - Joseph Golden
P: (248) 398-9800
Director - R. Timothy Kohler
P: (586) 263-1600
Director - James Maceroni
P: (586) 465-4900 Ext. 111
Director - Anne MacIntyre-Freedland
P: (586) 803-3684
Director - Nijad Mehanna
P: (586) 419-4500
Director - Karen Trickey Pappas
P: (586) 465-8227
Director - Dawn Prokopec
P: (586) 778-7778
Young Lawyers Section Chair Randall Choini P: (586) 933-3525
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan - Macomb Region Annemarie Lepore P: (586) 783-3300
Macomb County Bar Association Staff - MACOMBBAR.ORG
Executive Director - Rick R. Troy
P: (586) 468-2940 Ext. 100
Associate Executive & Communications Director Dawn M. Fraylick
P: (586) 468-2940 Ext. 102
Member Services Representative and Lawyer Referral Director
Tracy Stabryla P: (586) 468-2940 Ext. 100
Top Photo: Dana M. Warnez, Macomb County Bar Association President.
Middle Photo and Bottom Photo: 2012-2013 Board of Directors being sworn in at the 2012 Installation Ball.
Frequently Called Numbers
16th Circuit Court Administrator
Jennifer M. Phillips
469-5164
Deputy Court Administrator John D. Brennan
469-5075
Court Counsel Julie Bovenschen
Chief of Specialty Court Services Lisa Ellis
Caseload Manager Katie Brower
Communications / IT Manager Anthony June
Case Evaluation Clerk
Loreen Derush
Macomb County Clerk and Register of Deeds
Carmella Sabaugh
Chief Deputy Clerk
Todd Schmitz
Chief Deputy Register of Deeds
Betty Oleksik
Chief Court Clerk
Lisa Emerson
Chief Election Clerk
Roger Cardamone
Jury Clerk
Denise Greiner
Law Library Judicial Aide Manager Paula Verticchio
Reimbursement Department Manager
Daena Riccobono
Probate Court Administrator/Register
John Brennan
Juvenile Division Director
Nicole Faulds
Chief Referee/Attorney - Wills & Estate Division Robert Szalka
Attorney/Referee - Mental Division
Debra Lux Roland
Probate Chief Deputy Register
Barbara Camacci
Assistant Chief Deputy Register
Roz Harnsberry
Macomb County Executive
Mark Hackel
Macomb County Prosecutor
Eric Smith
Macomb County Sheriff
Anthony Wickersham
Macomb County Friend of the Court
Lynn Davidson
Macomb County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Macomb County Bar Association Administrative Office
469-5159
469-6986
469-6197
469-6221
469-6479
469-5123
469-5122
469-5163
469-5351
469-5500
469-5158
469-5159
469-5241
469-6217
469-5290
469-5413
469-5290
469-5320
469-5290
469-5290
469-7001
469-5350
469-5151
469-5750
468-8300
468-2940
16th Circuit Court Administrator’s Office
General Docket Information
469-5150
Motions
469-5174
Case Evaluation Information
469-6039
No Progress/No Service
469-5133
Judicial Aide
Appeal Assignments / General Information
469-5156
Family Counseling
469-5204
Trish Hebda
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County Clerk / Register of Deeds
Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds
Carmella Sabaugh
Birth/Death Records
Business Registrations
Election Department
Circuit Court Section
Circuit Court File Room
Civil Service Commission
Jury Room
Marriage License
Concealed Weapon Licensing Board
Notary Public
Register of Deeds
Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds Website Macombcountymi.gov/clerksoffice
469-5123
469-5205
469-5205
469-5209
469-5351
469-5199
783-8142
469-5158
469-5205
469-5749
469-5205
469-7953
Juvenile Referees
Chief Referee
Referee for all Family Judges (Except Judge George)
Referee for Judge Yokich
Referee for Judge George
Referee for Judge Matthew Switalski
Referee for Judge Viviano
Linda Harrison
Deborah Brune
Diane Femminineo
George Keller
Vacant
Karen Transit
469-5392 Rm. 402
469-5428 Rm. 301
469-5394 Rm. 231
469-5419 Rm. 229
469-5380 Rm. 270
469-5684 Rm. 355
Friend of the court
Macomb County Friend of the Court
Family Court Counsel/Referee
Enforcement Division Director
Administrative Assistant
Interstate Support Specialist
Referees
Chief Custody Investigator
Lynn Davidson
David Elias
Thomas Blohm
Vacant
R. Daniel McLean
469-5750
469-5754
469-5165
469-5762
469-5731
Diane Alfafara
Amanda Kole
Paul Jacokes
Brian Nicholas
Lisa Goldstein
Zaira Maio
Gregory Toler
Jane Mayle
469-5959
469-5960
469-5062
469-7813
493-4982
469-6129
469-5720
469-5940
Final Recommendations
Support Investigator - Judge Matthew Switalski & Judge George (A-G)
Support Investigator - Judge Yokich and Judge George (H-O)
Support Investigator - Judge Viviano and Judge George (P-Z)
469-5036
469-6157
469-5941
Judicial Service Officers
Judge Yokich and Judge George (Parenting Time)
Judge VIviano and Judge Matthew Switalski (Parneting Time)
Judge Yokich (A-K)
Judge Yokich (L-Z)
Judge Matthew Switalski (A-K)
Judge Matthew Switalski (L-Z)
Judge Viviano (A-K)
Judge Viviano (L-Z)
Judge George (A-G)
Judge George (H-Z)
Carlos Shelley
Jeanine Darlow
Valentina Berishaj
Pamela Hinchliffe
469-7822
Dayna Erbe-Cristofori 469-7843
John Lewis
Catherine Cole
Carolyn McInnis
Sheila Bucci
Karen Nelson
Laura Keeth
Lona Julien
Jevona Watson
Medical Program Specialists
Judge Yokich and Judge George
Judge Viviano and Judge Matthew Switalski
Kathy Hessler
Vacant
469-5679
469-5646
County Prosecutor’s Office
Macomb County Prosecutor
Chief of Staff Chief of Operations Chief Trial Attorney
Chief of Homicide
Chief of Investigation
Appeals/FOI
Auto Theft Consumer Protection/White Collar Crime CSC Crimes (16 & Under)
District Court Domestic Violence
Drug Unit
Drug Forfeitures
Internet/Id Theft
Juvenile Court
Office Supervisor
Paternity/Welfare Fraud
Senior Crimes
Crime Victims Unit Warrants
Water Quality
Macomb County Prosecutor’s Website
Eric J. Smith
469-5350
Ben Liston
469-6631
James Langtry
469-7325
Therese Tobin
469-6403
William L. Cataldo
469-5362
Byron Satterly
469-7306
Josh Abbott
469-7767
Mike Macherzak
469-7293
Sian Hengeveld
469-7301
Jean Cloud
466-4127
Irit Walters
469-5586
Yasmine Poles
469-5948
Bill Dailey
469-7279
Dana Goldberg
469-5671
Bill Harding
469-5654
John Ange
469-7955
Shelly Gilray
469-5683
Kathleen Quigley
469-6630
Suzanne Faunce
469-7305
Kimberly Greenfelder
469-5675
Dean Alan
469-7270
Luanne Laemmerman
466-4130
www.macombcountymi.gov/prosecutorsoffice
Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys
Erin Alman
Nicole Blank
Paul Bukowski
Chad Davis
Mary Jo Diegel
Marian Dwaihy Briske
Jurij Fedorak
Steven Fox
John Gemellaro
Tonya Goetz
Richard Goodman
Jeff Hall
Gordon Hosbein
John Paul Hunt
Adele Ice-King
Andrea Jacklyn
Andrew Kassab
Dena Keller
Beth Kirshner
469-7315
469-7307
469-9855
469-7303
469-7291
783-8156
469-7296
466-4115
469-7992
469-6357
469-6638
469-7295
469-7308
469-7286
469-7294
469-7283
469-7285
469-6917
469-5269
Joseph McCarthy
Betsy Mellos
Derek Miller
Cory Newman
Heather Odgers
Becky Oster
Mark Richardson
Gretchen Schlaff
Emil Semaan
Anthony Servitto
Michael Servitto
Suzanna Shkreli
Darra Slanec
Anthony Sorentino
Steve Steinhardt
Brian Surma
Josh VanLaan
Vicki Walsh
Molly Zappitell
466-4126
469-7277
466-8722
469-5268
469-7784
469-7302
469-5593
466-4124
469-5674
469-6940
469-5249
466-4114
469-5665
469-5323
469-6632
469-7336
469-7272
469-9854
469-7304
Map of macomb county courts
16th Circuit Court Chief Judge
Hon. John C. Foster
Civil/Criminal Division
First Appointed to the Court:
Courtroom:
Courtroom Telephone:
Secretary: Stacey A. Rautio
Clerk: Cheryl P. Burck
Court Officer: Susan Pomilia
Transcripts Prepared by: Elaine Maki
P28189
1990
4th Floor
469-5147
469-5147
469-5831
469-5833
307-8238
All Cases
Trials: Tuesday, 8:30am
Evidentiary Hearings: As scheduled by the court General Civil
Procedural Motions: Monday, 8:00am
Summary Disposition Motions: Monday, 8:00am
Oral Arguments on Appeals: Monday, 8:00am
PPO Hearings: Monday, 9:00am
Creditors Exams: Monday, 8:00am
Settlement Conferences: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00am, Attorneys and
Adjournments: Requests may be made by motion or stipulations and Parties must appear
will only be granted upon a showing of good cause. The grounds for Status Conferences Prior to Early Disposition Settlement Conference: the request and a proposed new date must be stated in the motion or Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00am, Attorneys must appear
proposed order
Early Disposition Settlement Conference: As scheduled by the Court, Attorneys and
Alternate Service: Requests for alternate service must be
parties must appear
accompanied by a verified motion, proposed order, an affidavit of the
process server showing reasonable efforts to make service of process and a postal verification.
Business Court Cases: Please visit http://www.macombcountymi.gov/circuitcourt/sbd.htm for information regarding eligibility and forms
E-Filing Pilot Project: Electronic filing is mandatory for all new civil matters with “C” or “N” case-types assigned to Judge Foster. After a new civil
complaint is filed in the Clerk’s Office, subsequent pleadings must be filed electronically on the court’s eFiling website: https:/efile.macombcountymi.gov
Extending Summons: Requests to extend the summons must be accompanied by a motion and proposed order and must be submitted prior to expiration of
the original summons. Such requests will only be granted upon a showing of due diligence by plaintiff in attempting to serve the original summons.
Facilitative Mediation: Requests to submit a case to facilitative mediation under MCR 2.410 and 2.411 may be made by stipulation. If the parties are
unable to agree on a mediator, the Court will select a mediator in the manner provided by MCR 2.411 (B)(3). The Court will generally require that
facilitation occur within 60 days, unless good cause is shown for an extension.
Scheduling Orders: For most civil cases, Court Administration issues the standard Discovery and Case Evaluation Order. At the Status Conference prior to
Early Disposition Settlement Conference, the Judge will review the dates and amend as necessary. Requests to extend the scheduling order dates must be made by motion and only will be granted upon showing a good cause. If a Case Evaluation Hearing has already been scheduled, the parties must pay the $150 adjournment fee prior to submitting the order for entry.
Status Conferences Prior to Early Disposition Settlement Conferences: The attorneys attending the conference must be thoroughly familiar with the case and have the authority necessary to fully participate in the conference. The Court will discuss scheduling at this time.
Settlement Conferences: The attorneys attending the conference must be thoroughly familiar with the case and have the authority necessary to fully
participate in the conference. The parties to the action must also be present unless their attendance is excused by the Court. Call the Court to request
to excuse a party’s attendance prior to the conference date. A party whose presence is excused must be available by telephone. If a matter is resolved and an order of dismissal is entered before the conference date, the attorneys and parties need not appear for the conference.
Trial Procedures and New Jury Management Rules: The Court’s trial procedures are contained in its Trial Procedure Order, which is issued when a case is scheduled for trial. The Michigan Supreme Court has amended several of the rules governing the conduct of jury trials. Although a majority of the new
rules are discretionary with the court, and may not be applicable in every case, it is Judge Foster’s practice to provide jurors with a reference notebook (MCR
2.513(E); to allow jurors to take notes (MCR 2.513(H) and ask questions (MCR 2.513(I); and to allow juror discussion in civil cases (MCR 2.531(K). Trial
Counsel must be familiar with the amended court rules and should note changes from the former rules. Any issues that may arise concerning application of
the new jury management rules may be addressed formally in a motion or informally at a Settlement or Status Conference.
Policies & Procedures
Presiding Judge
Hon. Richard Caretti
P31357
First Appointed to the Court: 2002
Courtroom:
3rd Floor
Secretary: Linda Burns
469-5137
Clerk: Sandy Ackourey
469-5791
Court Reporter: Deborah Doyle
469-5179
Court Officer: David Ryan
469-5793
Motion Day
Court Reporter Form: Yes
Brief Required: Yes
Day/Time: Monday, 9:00am
Check-in Procedure for Motions: See clerk upon arrival
Motions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: Only if necessary
Additional 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)
General Civil
Pretrial Policy: Status Conference scheduled only upon request
Discovery: Initial extensions by stipulation, must include number of adjournments and compelling reason(s).
Tele-Conference: Only if necessary
Case Evaluation Policy: All cases
Facilitation: Used extensively
District Court Appeals: Monday, 9:00am
Driver’s License Hearing: Mondays with normal motion call, DLAD
hearings require transcript
Settlement Conferences & EDSC: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:00am sharp
Criminal
Sentencing Day/Time: Tuesday, 9:00am
Presentence Report: Required
Pretrials: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:00am
Arraignment of Information: Monday, 1:30pm
P16922
First Elected to the Court: 1990
Courtroom:
4th Floor
469-5822
Secretary: Darla Masinick
469-5822
Clerk: Faye Cooper
469-5843
Court Reporter: Susan Hassig
469-5851
Court Officer: Richard Mitrak
469-5855
Motion Day
Check-In Procedure: Check in with court clerk in courtroom
Additional Comments: Copies of motions, briefs, and answers must be
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.
General Civil
Pre-Trial: Scheduled upon request
Discovery: Extension of discovery requires court concurrence. Status
conference may be required
Tele-Conference: No
Case Evaluation: Used extensively
Facilitation: Used extensively
District Court Appeals: Oral argument scheduled upon request
Driver’s License Hearings: Monday, 8:30am. A transcript must accompany appeals from DLAD
Criminal
Sentencing: Monday 10:00am, Wednesday 9:00am
Pre-Sentence Report: Required with the exception of certain misdemeanor offenses
Arraignments/Pre-Trial: Monday, 1:30pm. Copies of presentence reports are available for defense counsel. See judge’s secretary.
Hon. Mary Chrzanowski
Hon. Edward A. Servitto
P39944
P27600
Courtroom:
4th Floor
Secretary: Debbie Costanza
469-5149
Clerk: Anna Joiken
469-5360
Court Officer: Rich Solomon
469-5355
Video Courtroom - Transcripts Prepared by
Rebecca Russell
469-5047
First Elected to the Court: Courtroom:
Secretary: Jeanne Paré
Clerk: Kathy Wilson
Court Reporter: Mary Cimini
Court Officer: John Dubois
Motion Day
Motion Day
Court Reporter Form: Required
Check-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)
made with the clerk.
PPO Motions: Held at 10:00am
Motion Day/Time: Monday, 8:00am
Check-In Procedure for Motions: Check in with court clerk in courtroom.
Evidentiary Hearings - Monday, 9:30am
made with the secretary in special cases.
delivered directly to the judge’s office per MCR 2.119(A)(2) at least one
business day prior to hearing.
Criminal
Check-In Procedure: Check in with clerk AND judicial secretary
Arraignments on the Information/Pretrial: Monday, 1:30pm
Sentencing Day/Time: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00am
Presentence Reports: Required on Felonies and High Court Misdemeanors. Copies of Pre-Sentence Reports are available for defense counsel. See judicial secretary.
PV Hearings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00am
Trials: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Juvenile Drug Court
Day/Time: Wednesday, 4:30pm
2001
3rd Floor
469-5145
469-5048
469-5356
469-5049
General Civil
Pretrial Policy: Status Conference is mandatory
Early 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 approval
Tele-Conference: No
Mediation Policy: Used extensively
Facilitation Policy: Yes, Contact judge’s secretary for information
District Court Appeals: Oral arguments upon request
Driver’s License Hearing: Held on Mondays with normal motion call. DLAD hearings need transcripts
Adjournment Requests: By stipulated order with judge’s approval
Criminal
Sentencing Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 8:30am
Arraignments of the Information/Pretrials: Monday, 1:30pm
Additional Comments: Copies for PSI are available for defense counsel. See secretary.
Hon. Mark S. Switalski
P28201
Courtroom:
3rd Floor
469-5135
Secretary: Vera Sinishtaj
469-5135
Clerks: Tanille Terenzi / Michelle Zafferani
469-2573
Court Reporter: Rebecca Russell
469-5047
Court Officer: Brian Tinker
469-5709
Motion Day
Court Reporter Form: Required
Check-In Procedure: Check in with clerk IN courtroom
Motions Heard Other Than Motion Day: Schedule with the clerk.
Additional Comments: 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)
General Civil
Pretrial Policy: Status conference is mandatory
Early Disposition Settlement: Assignment clerk will schedule 63 days
after case becomes at issue on all non-negligence cases. (Held on Tuesday,
8:30am)
Discovery: Extension of discovery requires motion and/or court’s approval
Tele-Conference: Contact judge’s secretary
Facilitation Policy: Yes. Contact judge’s secretary for information
Driver’s License Hearing: Mondays, 8:30am, DLAD hearings need
transcripts
Adjournment Requests: By motion or stipulated order with judge’s
approval
Criminal
Sentencing Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 8:30am
Arraignments of the Information: Monday, 1:30pm / Pretrials: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30am
Additional Comments: Copies of PSI are available for defense counsel. See judge’s secretary
Hon. Diane M. Druzinski
P48507
Courtroom:
2nd Floor
Secretary: Aileen Ciavatta
469-2571
Clerk: Patty Jones
469-5707
Court Reporter: Angela Little
469-5832
Court Officer: Jeff Haase
469-2157
Motion Day
MCR 2.119(A)(2)
Motions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: Yes, to be scheduled
with clerk
General Civil
EDSC/Status/Settlement Conferences: Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00am
ADR: Used extensively
Discovery: Extended one time by stipulation/order for 60 days. Additional extensions require motion.
District Court Appeals: Monday, 1:30pm if oral argument requested
DLAD Appeals: Every third Monday, 8:30am. Transcripts must be
provided
Trial Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1:30pm-5:00pm, Friday
9:00am-5:00pm
Criminal
Arraignments on the Information/1st Pretrial: Monday, 1:30pm
Pretrial: Monday & Wednesday, 8:30am
Sentencing: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am. Obtain copy of PSR from
Secretary
Trial Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1:30pm-5:00pm,
Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
Chief Judge Pro Tempore
Hon. James M. Biernat, Jr.
P57419
Courtroom:
3rd Floor
Secretary: Karen Ventimiglia
469-5139
Clerk: Maureen Ferguson
469-5836
Court Officer: John Wallace
469-5837
Transcripts Contact: Debbie Doyle
469-5179
Motion Day
Court Reporter Form: (Video Courtroom)
Check-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 clerk
Brief Required: Yes
Motions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: Schedule with the
clerk
Creditor’s Exams: Tuesday, 1:30pm, 2:30pm or 3:30pm
General Civil
Settlement Conference: Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00am
Early Disposition Settlement: Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00am Assignment clerk will schedule 63 days after case becomes at issue on all
non-negligence cases
Telephone Conferences: Never
Facilitation Policy: Used extensively
Driver’s License Hearing: Monday, 8:30am - DLAD hearings require
transcripts
Criminal
Sentencing Day/Time: Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:30am
Presentence Reports: Required - See the judicial secretary to obtain copy
Pretrials: Monday, 1:30pm & Thursday, 8:30am
Hon. Jennifer Faunce
First Appointed to the Court: Courtroom:
Secretary: Kathy Smith
Clerk: Stefanie Lund
Court Officer: Todd Peltier
P43816
2013
5th Floor
493-0334
493-4984
469-5442
Motion Day
Court Reporter Form: None required
Check-In Procedure for Motions: Copies of motion, brief and answers
must be delivered directly to the judge’s clerk’s office prior to hearing, as
required by MCR 2.119(A)(2)
Dispositive and Contested Motions (Requiring Testimony): Monday,
10:00am. Judge’s copy to clerk
Brief Required: Yes
Motions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: Schedule with clerk
Type: With court’s approval
Criminal
Sentencing Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00am
Presentence Reports: Required - 4 Weeks
Pretrials: Yes. Monday, 1:30pm & Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am
General Civil
Settlement Conference: Wednesday, 8:30am & 10:00am
Early Disposition Settlement: Assignment Clerk will schedule 63 days
after case becomes at issue on all non-negligence cases. (Held at 8:30am)
Tele-Conferences: Occasionally. Court will schedule
Facilitation Policy: Used extensively
Driver’s License Hearing: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00am. DLAD hearings
need transcripts.
Family Division
Hon. Matthew S. Switalski
P51433
Hon. Tracey A. Yokich
Courtroom:
2nd Floor
Secretary: Kathy Smith
493-0355
Clerk: Krystal Jackson
493-0357
Court Officer: Darryl Webb
493-0383
Referees: Paul Jacokes
469-5062
Diane Alfafara
469-5959
To Order Transcripts: Rebecca Russell
469-5047
Courtroom:
2nd Floor
Secretary: Carol Grant
469-5141
Clerk: Kimberly Guerrero
469-5041
Court Reporter: Linda Brazzel 469-5410
Court Officer:
Richard Norton
469-5043
Motion Day
Court Reporter Form: Yes, filled out prior to case being called
Day/Time: Monday, 8:30am with Attorney, 1:30pm Pro Per
Check-In Procedure for Motions: Have case number ready
Contested Motions (Requiring Testimony): To be scheduled with clerk/
secretary
Brief Required: Yes
Motions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Day: To be scheduled with
clerk/secretary
Type: With court’s approval
FOC Show Cause Hearings Days/Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, &
Thursday, 11:00am
Pretrial: Scheduling order issued to all parties when an answer is filed. Court uses status and settlement conferences extensively
Taking of Pro Confesso Judgments/Consent Judgments: Tuesday,
Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30am
Policy of Waiving Statutory Six-Month Waiting Period: Yes, when reconciliation is not possible and is in the best interest of the children
Friend of the Court Recommendation Required for:
Spousal Support: Preferred
Custody: Yes
Child Support: Yes
Parenting Time: Preferred
Removal from State: If time permits
Utilization of Psychodiagnostic & Family Services Clinic Policy: Custody
and parenting time disputes
Policy on Case Evaluation: Mediation and arbitration are encouraged
General Panel: No
Single-Person Panel: Yes
Surname
A-K
L-Z
Parenting Time / Custody
Motion Day
Brief Required: Yes
Motions Heard Other Than Regular Motion Days: To be scheduled with
clerk/secretary
Motion Adjournments: Must be done with clerk prior to motion day
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)
Divorce
Divorce
Carolyn McInnis
Sheila Bucci
Dayna Erbe-Cristofori
P38377
Hearing Days
Tuesday, 8:30am
Thursday, 9:00am
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30am
Taking of Pro Confesso Judgments/Consent Judgments: Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:00am. Request for hearing required for
date and time
Policy of Waiving Statutory Six-Month Waiting Period: Yes, when
reconciliation is not possible and is in the best interest of the children
Spousal Support: No
Custody: No
Child Support: Yes
Parenting Time: No
Utilization of Psychodiagnostic & Family Services Clinic Policy: Custody
Policy on Case Evaluation: Mediation and arbitration are encouraged
General Panel: No
PPO Hearings & Taking of Pro Confesso’s of Pro Per’s: Monday, 1:30pm
John Lewis
Catherine Cole
Pamela Hinchliffe
Surname
A-K
L-Z
Parenting Time
Hearing Days
Wednesday, AM
Tuesday, AM
Family Division
Presiding Judge
Probate Court
Hon. Kathyrn A. Viviano
P60219
Courtroom:
2nd Floor
Secretary: Rhonda Esler
469-5438
Clerk: Stephanie Lund
469-6959
Court Reporter: Elaine Maki 307-8238
Court Officer: Mark Mileski
469-6583
FOC Judicial Service Officers: 469-5728/29
Referees: Brian Nicholas
469-5960
Greg Toler 469-5720
Motion Day
Court Reporter Form: Yes
Check-In Procedure: Have case number ready
Dispositive and Contested Motions (Requiring Testimony): To be scheduled
with court clerk
Times: To be scheduled with court clerk
Brief Required: Yes
court
Motion Adjournments: Must be done by phone with clerk not by mail
Types: With court’s approval
FOC Show Cause Hearings Days/Times: Scheduled by Friend of the Court
Divorce
Court Uses Status and Settlement Conferences to Assist in Resolving Cases:
Attorneys and clients need to be present
Taking of Pro Confesso Judgments/Consent Judgments Day/Time: Call secretary for the date. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:00am
Policy on Waiving Statutory Six-Month Period: Yes. When all parties are in agreement and for reasons stated on the record that show it is in the
best interest of the children.
Alimony: Yes
Custody: Yes
Child Support: Yes
Visitation: Yes
Utilization of Family Counseling Clinic Policy: Custody and parenting time
disputes
Case Evaluation Policy: All divorce matters that are not resolved at the time of settlement conference which attorneys feel mediation may assist to
resolve
General Panel: No
Surname
Hearing Days
Karen Nelson
A-K
Thursday, AM
Laura Keeth
L-Z
Wednesday, AM
Dayna Erbe Cristofori
Parenting Time
Information available for ordering transcripts in courtroom
Hon. Carl Marlinga
P17102
Wills and Estates Division and
Mental Division
21850 Dunham Road
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5290
Fax: (586) 783-0971
First Elected to the Court: Secretary: Kimberly Tatum
2012
469-7149
Wills & Estates Staff
Probate Court Administrator: John Brennan
469-5075
Chief Court Attorney: Robert Szalka
469-5290
Court Attorney: Julie Strawn
469-5290
Court Attorney: Charles Semarjian
469-5290
Chief Deputy Register: Bobbi Camacci
469-5290
Asst. Chief Deputy Register:
Rosalyn Harnsberry
469-5290
Court Reporter: Suzette Pearce-Grucz
469-7167
Court Officer: 469-7216
Wills & Estates
Hearings on Petitions, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Motions, etc.:
Monday & Wednesday, 9:00am & 1:30pm. Requires court approval for
date and time
Emergency Motions & Petitions: Set by court on a case by case basis
Contested Probate & Civil Cases: Trial date set by court
Discovery: As extensive as counsel requires pursuant to MCR
Pretrial: Customary - May be waived by the court
Case Evaluation: Where appropriate use of probate panels
Probate Court and Assigned to Circuit Court Family Division
Hon. Kathryn A. George
P44196
Mental Division and Assigned to
Circuit Court Family Division
40 North Main St., 4th Floor
(586) 469-7180
Fax: (586) 783-0905
First Elected to the Court:
Secretary: Gail Stevens
Court Clerk:
Robinette O’Neal
Court Officer:
Jason Rouleau
2002
469-7180
469-5245
469-2086
Mental Division Staff
Front Desk:
Debra Lux Roland, Attorney
469-5320
469-7182
Mental Division
Hearings on mentally ill: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am prompt
Hearings on Developmentally Disabled: Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30pm
prompt
Emergency Matters: Heard as required
Family Division Motion Day
Day/Time: Monday, 8:30am & 1:30pm
Check-In Procedure: Have case number ready - Check in with court clerk
Dispositive and Contested Motions (Requiring Testimony): To be
scheduled with court clerk / secretary
Times: To be scheduled with court clerk / secretary
Brief Required: Always and judge’s copy of motion
clerk / secretary
Motion Adjournments: Must be done by phone with clerk not by mail
prior to motion day
FOC Show Cause Hearings Days/Times: Scheduled by Friend of the
Court
Divorce
Court Uses Settlement Conferences to Assist in Resolving Cases:
Attorneys and clients must be present
Taking of Pro Confesso Judgments/Consent Judgments Day/Time: Call
secretary for the date. Monday and Wednesday, 10:00am, Pro Pers,
1:30pm
Policy on Waiving Statutory Six-Month Period: For ‘unusual hardship or
compelling necessity”
Spousal: No
Custody: Yes
Child Support: Yes
Visitation: Yes
Utilization of Psychodiagnostic Family Counseling Clinic Policy: Custody
Case Evaluation Policy: All divorce matters that are not resolved at the
time of settlement conference if attorneys feel mediation or arbitration is
appropriate.
General Panel: No
PPO Hearings: Monday & Wednesday, 2:30pm
Lona Julien
Felony Support
Jevona Watson
Support
Pamela Hinchliffe
Parenting Time
Information available for ordering transcripts in courtroom
Macomb County Court Addresses & Judges
37th District Court
8300 Common Rd., Warren, MI 48093
www.37thdistrictcourt.net
Hon. John M. Chmura
Hon. Matthew P. Sabaugh
Hon. Dean J. Ausilio
38 District Court
16101 Nine Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI 48021
www.38thdistrictcourt.us
Hon. Carl F. Gerds III
th
39 District Court
29733 Gratiot, Roseville, MI 48066
33000 Garfield, Fraser, MI 48026
www.ci.roseville.mi.us Departments/39thDistrictCourt
Hon. Catherine B. Steenland
Hon. Joseph F. Boedeker
Hon. Marco A. Santia
th
40th District Court
27701 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
www.ci.saint-clair-shores.mi.us
Hon. Mark A. Fratarcangeli
Hon. Joseph Craigen Oster
41-A District Court
40111 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
www.sterling-heights.net
Hon. Michael S. Maceroni
Hon. Stephen S. Sierawski
Hon. Kimberley A. Wiegand
51660 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316
www.shelbytwp.org/departments/district_court
Hon. Douglas P. Shepherd
41-B District Court
22380 Starks Dr., Clinton Township, MI 48036
www.41bdistrictcourt.com
Hon. Sebastian Lucido
Hon. Linda Davis
Hon. Carrie L. Fuca
42-1 District Court
14713 33 Mile Rd., Romeo, MI 48065
www.macombcountymi.gov/district_court/romeo
Hon. Denis LeDuc
42-2 District Court
35071 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore, MI 48047
www.macombcountymi.gov/district_court/newbaltimore
Hon. William H. Hackel III
37 th District Court
Court Administrator: Robert J. Curtis
Probation Dept: Sue Schafer & Greg Wilczynski
Office Manager: Sharon Stockel
Drug Court Coordinator: Tom Jekielek
Magistrate: Roger Trim
574-4912
574-4920
574-4907
574-4975
574-4900
Roseville/Fraser Court Administrator: Melissa King Shannon 447-4408
Roseville Deputy Court Administrator: Donna Novarro
447-4432
Fraser Deputy Court Administrator: Aimee Poole
293-3137
Hon. Catherine B.
Steenland
Hon. John M. Chmura
Chief JudgeP41733
574-4925
Secretary/Court Reporter:
Cheryl Zipay
574-4925
Clerk: Amy Schafranek
574-4929
Court Officer: Henry Anonick 574-4929
Chief JudgeP45113
447-4446 • Fax: 445-5070
Kathleen Wygocki
447-4446
Court Officer: Richard Gabriel 447-4445
Hon. Joseph F. Boedeker
Hon. Matthew P.
Sabaugh
P33122
447-4450
Cathleen Harder, Patricia Mione 447-4450
Court Officer: Mike Rumps
447-4451
P56208
574-4936
Sandy Sirovey
574-4935
Clerk: Michelle Mucciolo
574-4934
Court Officer: Mark Christian 574-4935
Hon. Marco A. Santia
Hon. Dean J. Ausilio
P23102
447-4443
Lynn Melton
447-4443
Court Officer: John Puleo
447-4445
P38829
574-4923
Jill Spitzer
574-4923
Clerk: Dawn McNally
574-4924
Court Officer: Michael Byrne 574-4924
Court Administrator: Carolyn A. Povich
445-5286
Hon. Mark A.
Fratarcangeli
Chief JudgeP47117
27701 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
445-5383
Michelle M. Costa
445-5383
Court Officer/Clerk: 445-4314
Court Administrator/Magistrate: Karen Haydett
Hon. Joseph Craigen
Oster
445-5025
Hon. Carl F. Gerds III
Chief JudgeP27221
16101 Nine Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI 48021
445-5020
Heidi Terenzi
445-5020 ext. 315
Court Officer: Charles Green 445-5020 ext. 317
P47294
27701 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
445-5385
Nancy Markowski Taber
445-5385
Court Officer/Clerk: Andrew Tackett
498-2140
41-A District Court
Sterling Heights Court Administrator: Lynn McKheen
Shelby Twp. Court Administrator: Laura Porter
41-B District Court
446-2501
739-7325
Hon. Michael S. Maceroni
Chief JudgeP30042
446-2531
Vivian Gerstner
446-2531
Clerk: Robin VanSice
446-2502
Court Officer: Larry D’Angelo 446-2532
Hon. Stephen S. Sierawski
P48009
446-2511
Debbie Alan
446-2511
446-2502
Magistrate: Michael Piatek
446-2500
Court Officer: Jim Adamo
446-2512
Hon. Linda Davis
P39851
22380 Starks Dr., Clinton Twp., MI 48036
569-7809
Louise Connolly
569-7809
Magistrate: Daniel J. Goulette 569-7814
Hon. Carrie L. Fuca
P55932
469-9300
Jennifer Kane
569-7913
42-1 District Court
Court Administrator: Sandy Kegler
Hon. Douglas P. Shepherd
P33044
51660 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp., MI 48316
739-7325
Secretary/Court Reporter: Sharon Kandt
726-2174
Magistrate: Michael R. Osaer 739-7325
Court Officer: Michael Strong 726-2176
Hon. Kimberley A. Wiegand
P44050
446-2520
Terri Stratichuk
446-2521
446-2502
Court Officer: Chuck Brookman 446-2522
41-B District Court
Clinton Township, Harrison Township, Mt. Clemens Court Administrator/
Magistrate: Kimberly Silvestro
569-7812
Hon. Sebastian Lucido
Chief JudgeP54825
469-9300
Grace A. Moceri
569-7810
20 • Macomb County Bar Association’s Court Directory • 2013 (Updated May 2013
307-8916
Hon. Denis LeDuc
Chief JudgeP16495
14713 33 Mile Rd., P.O. Box 6, Romeo, MI
48065
752-9679
Magistrate: Richard D. McLean 752-9679
Court Officer: Brian Biafore
752-9679
42-2 District Court
Court Administrator: Marlisa Beauchemin
493-0058
Hon. William H. Hackel III
Chief JudgeP39767
35071 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore, MI 48047
725-9500
Court Reporter: Lisa Carroll
725-9500
Magistrate: Joseph Cozzolino & Joseph Plawecki
725-9500
Court Officer: James Verschaeve725-9500
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