Washtenaw County is situated in southeastern Michigan approximately 30 miles west of Detroit: Ann Arbor is the County Seat. Five cities: Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea and Milan; and three incorporated villages: Manchester, Dexter and Barton Hills are located within the County.
Washtenaw County Legal Profile
The attorneys at Nacht Law are dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of individuals and businesses in Washtenaw County and across the state of Michigan. Nacht Law is a team of experienced litigators, providing advice and representation in all matters employment, civil rights, and business litigation. In employment matters: our lawyers regularly stand up for the rights of Washtenaw county whistleblowers, victims of retaliation, discrimination, harassment, or those seeking to manage accommodation and medical leave issues, or unemployment compensation. Nacht Law lawyers counsel Washtenaw County businesses and non-profits seeking sound legal advice on personnel policies, human resources, non-compete issues, and business litigation. Our lawyers serve Washtenaw County doctors and medical groups seeking to retain new people, set policies, third-party Medicare audits, and compliance programs. And we provide skilled criminal defense for Washtenaw County professionals and others fighting for their civil right to be presumed innocent.
Washtenaw County Courts
22nd Circuit Court for Washtenaw County
The civil/criminal division of the Washtenaw County Trial Court is the 22nd Circuit Court. The Washtenaw County Trial Court has general jurisdiction in all civil cases involving more than $25,000 and all felony prosecutions. The Court generally hears Washtenaw County business litigation, including ownership disputes, trade secret claims, and non-compete violations, and all employment related claims, including discrimination, sex harassment cases, disability discrimination, unpaid wage claims, enforcement of non-competition agreements, wrongful discharge claims, and zoning disputes. The 22nd Circuit Court hears all criminal cases where the offense is a felony or a serious misdemeanor, from drug crimes like possession and manufacturing to bank robbery, armed robbery, murder, arson, criminal sexual conduct, third offense drunk driving. The Washtenaw County Circuit Court judges are Archie C. Brown, Timothy P. Connors, Nancy C. Francis, Melinda Morris, Darlene A. O'Brien, Donald E. Shelton, David S. Swartz.
Washtenaw County District Courts
District Courts: A district court has exclusive jurisdiction of all civil litigation where the amount in dispute is less than $25,000; and handles many local land use disputes, debt collection actions, eviction proceedings. The district courts generally handle all misdemeanor charges where punishments do not exceed one year, including arraignment, setting and acceptance of bail, trial and sentencing; and conduct preliminary examinations in felony cases.
The 15th Judicial District Court (301 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48107, 734-794-6759) is located in downtown Ann Arbor in the new City Municipal Building. The court is served by three elected judges, Christopher Easthope, Julie Creal, and Elizabeth P. Hines, and one appointed magistrate, M. Colleen Currie.
14A Judicial District Courts handle all Washtenaw County matters originating outside of the City of Ann Arbor and is served by three Judges: the Honorable Richard E. Conlin, Kirk Tabbey, and J. Cedric Simpson, and Magistrates Horne and Truesdell. The 14A-1 District Court also has the additional duty of hearing all preliminary examinations for Washtenaw County felony cases from its location in the Washtenaw County Service Center. The 14A-1 District Court hears cases out of the Townships of Ann Arbor, Augusta, Pittsfield, Salem, and Superior, as well as the Village of Barton Hills.
415 W. Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-484-6690
Located in Downtown Ypsilanti, the 14A-2 District Court handles misdemeanor cases and civil actions originating in the City of Ypsilanti, including Eastern Michigan University.
122 S. Main Street
Chelsea, MI 48118
734-475-8606
Located in Downtown Chelsea, Michigan, the 14A-3 District Court serves the City of Chelsea, the Townships of Dexter, Lima, Lyndon, Northfield, Scio, Sylvan and Webster, as well as the Village of Dexter.
1000 N. Maple Road
Saline, MI 48176
734-429-2504
Located in the City of Saline, Michigan, the 14A-4 District Court presides over the Cities of Saline and Milan, the Townships of Bridgewater, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Saline, Sharon and York, as well as the Village of Manchester.
Washtenaw County Law Enforcement
The Chief Prosecuting Attorney of Washtenaw County is Brian L. Mackie, although some misdemeanors and all civil infractions are prosecuted by local city attorneys, such as Ann Arbor City Attorney Stephen Postema and Ypsilanti City Attorneys John and Karl Barr.
Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office
Ann Arbor City Attorney Office
Ypsilanti City Attorney Office
University of Michigan Department of Public Safety
Eastern Michigan University Department of Public Safety
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Washtenaw County Municipalities |
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Cities |
Ann Arbor Chelsea Milan Saline Ypsilanti |
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Villages |
Barton Hills Dexter Manchester |
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Charter Townships |
Ann Arbor Charter Township Augusta Charter Township Pittsfield Charter Township Superior Charter Township York Charter Township Ypsilanti Charter Township |
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Townships |
Bridgewater Township Dexter Township Freedom Township Lima Township Lodi Township Lyndon Township Manchester Township Northfield Township Salem Township Saline Township Scio Township Sharon Township Sylvan Township Webster Township |
Washtenaw County Major Employers
University of Michigan Medical Center
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