Administration

In Michigan, most county-level courts fall under the administration of the County Clerk. In turn, the 16th Judicial Circuit of Michigan is under the leadership of the Chief Judge and Court Administrators.

Anthony G. Forlini
Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds
40 N. Main St.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5351

Chief Judge Sean F. Cox
United States District Court
Eastern District of Michigan
Southern Division
Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse
231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Room 829
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 234-2650

Kinikia D. Essix, Court Administrator/Clerk of Court
United States District Court
Eastern District of Michigan
Southern Division
Federal Building and United States Courthouse
526 Water Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
(313) 234-5000

Jim McGrail
State Court Administrator Region 6
PO Box 2984 Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 972-3300

Ms. Julie Bovenschen
Court Administrator
16th Judicial Circuit Court
Macomb County Court Building
40 N. Main
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5150

Chief Judge James M. Biernat, Jr.
16th Judicial Circuit Court
Macomb County Probate Court
Macomb County Juvenile Court
42nd District Court – Divisions I and II
Macomb County Court Building
40 N. Main
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043

Honorable Matthew S. Switalski
Chief Judge
Family Division
16th Judicial Circuit Court
Macomb County Court Building
40 N. Main
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043

Judges

United States District Court Judges and Magistrates

Chief Judge Sean F. Cox
Judge Robert H. Cleland

16th Judicial Circuit Court Judges

Honorable James M. Biernat, Jr.
Chief Judge

Honorable Julie Gatti
Circuit Judge
Civil/Criminal Division

Honorable Jennifer Faunce
Circuit Judge
Civil/Criminal Division

Honorable Edward A. Servitto, Jr.
Circuit Judge
Civil/Criminal Division

Honorable Tracey A. Yokich
Circuit Judge
Family Division

Honorable Diane M. Druzinski
Circuit Judge
Criminal/Civil Division

Honorable James M. Maceroni
Circuit Judge
Criminal/Civil Division

Honorable Matthew S. Switalski
Chief Judge
Family Division
Circuit Judge

Honorable Joseph Toia
Circuit Judge
Criminal/Civil Division

Honorable Richard L. Caretti
Presiding Judge
Criminal/Civil Division

Honorable Teri L. Dennings
Circuit Judge
Family Division

Honorable Rachel Rancilio
Circuit Judge

Honorable Matthew P. Sabaugh
Circuit Judge
Criminal/Civil Division

Honorable Kathryn A. Viviano
Circuit Judge
Criminal/Civil Division

Honorable Michael E. Servitto
Circuit Judge
Criminal/Civil Division

Macomb County District Court Judges

Honorable Theodore A. Metry
Presiding Judge
Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court
Robert E. Novitke Municipal Center
20025 Mack Plaza
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
(313) 343-2455

Honorable John M. Chmura
37th District Court
8300 Common Road
Warren, MI 48093

Honorable Michael C. Chupa
37th District Court
8300 Common Road
Warren, MI 48093

Honorable Suzanne L. Faunce
37th District Court
8300 Common Road
Warren, MI 48093

Honorable Steven M. Bieda
37th District Court
8300 Common Road
Warren, MI 48093

Magistrate Albert M. Sophiea
37th District Court
8300 Common Road
Warren, MI 48093

Honorable Kathleen G. Galen
38th District Court
16101 Nine Mile
Eastpointe, MI 48021
586-445-5020

Kathleen E. Tocco
Chief Judge
39th District Court
29733 Gratiot
Roseville, MI 48066
586-773-2010

Judge Alyia Marie Hakim
39th District Court
29733 Gratiot
Roseville, MI 48066
586-773-2010

Joseph F. Boedeker
39th District Court
29733 Gratiot
Roseville, MI 48066
586-773-2010

Mark A. Fratarcangeli
Chief Judge
40th District Court
40th District Court
27701 Jefferson
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
586-445-5280

Joseph C. Oster
Judge
40th District Court
40th District Court
27701 Jefferson
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
586-445-5280

Honorable Douglas P. Shepherd
41A District Court – Shelby Township
51660 Van Dyke Ave
Shelby Township, MI 48316
586-739-7325

Magistrate James A. VerPloeg
41A District Court – Shelby Township
51660 Van Dyke Ave
Shelby Township, MI 48316
586-739-7325

Honorable Stephen S. Sierawski
Chief Judge
41A District Court – Sterling Heights
40111 Dodge Park
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-446-2500

Honorable Judge Kimberley A. Wiegand
41A District Court – Sterling Heights
40111 Dodge Park
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-446-2500

Honorable Judge Annmarie M. Lepore
41A District Court – Sterling Heights
40111 Dodge Park
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-446-2500

Chief Judge Sebastian Lucido
41B District Court
22380 Starks Drive
Clinton Township, MI 48036
586-469-9300

Judge Jacob Michael Femminineo, Jr.
41B District Court
22380 Starks Drive
Clinton Township, MI 48036
586-469-9300

Judge Carrie Lynn Fuca
41B District Court
22380 Starks Drive
Clinton Township, MI 48036
586-469-9300

Ryan Zemke
Magistrate / Deputy Court Administrator
41B District Court
22380 Starks Drive
Clinton Township, MI 48036
586-469-9300

Chief Judge James M. Biernat, Jr.
42 District Court – Division I
14713 33 Mile Rd.
Romeo, MI 48065
586-752-9679

Judge Jennifer A. Andary
42 District Court – Division I
14713 33 Mile Rd.
Romeo, MI 48065
586-752-9679

Magistrate Jeffrey Davis
42 District Court – Division I
14713 33 Mile Rd.
Romeo, MI 48065
586-752-9679

Chief Judge James M. Biernat, Jr.
42 District Court – Division II
35071 23 Mile Rd.
New Baltimore, MI 48047
586-725-9500

District Court Judge William H. Hackel, III
42 District Court – Division II
35071 23 Mile Rd.
New Baltimore, MI 48047
586-725-9500

Magistrate Joseph P. Cozzolino
42 District Court – Division II
35071 23 Mile Rd.
New Baltimore, MI 48047
586-725-9500

Magistrate Joseph J. Plawecki
42 District Court – Division II
35071 23 Mile Rd.
New Baltimore, MI 48047
586-725-9500

Juvenile Court

Honorable James M. Biernat, Jr.
Chief Judge
Macomb County Juvenile Court
10 North Main Street
8th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5240

Judge Matthew S. Switalski
Macomb County Juvenile Court
10 North Main Street
8th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5240

Judge Rachel Rancilio
Macomb County Juvenile Court
10 North Main Street
8th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5240

Linda Harrison
Chief Juvenile Referee
Macomb County Juvenile Court
10 North Main Street
8th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5240

George Keller
Juvenile Referee
Macomb County Juvenile Court
10 North Main Street
8th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5240

Anthony Scotta
Juvenile Referee
Macomb County Juvenile Court
10 North Main Street
8th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5240

Michael Gibbs
Juvenile Referee
Macomb County Juvenile Court
10 North Main Street
8th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5240

Kristin Stone
Juvenile Referee
Macomb County Juvenile Court
10 North Main Street
8th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5240

Probate Court

Honorable James M. Biernat, Jr.
Chief Judge
Macomb County Probate Court
40 N Main St.
5th Floor
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5290

Judges Sara A. Schimke
Macomb County Probate Court
40 N Main St.
5th Floor
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5290

Judge Sandra Harrison
Macomb County Probate Court
40 N Main St.
5th Floor
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-5290