Washtenaw County Criminal Justice

In Washtenaw County, the criminal justice system is divided into separate District and Circuit Courts. District Courts handle most
misdemeanor and traffic offenses, and are spread throughout Washtenaw County from the West (14a3 District Court in Chelsea) to the East (14B District Court in Ypsilanti Township). The biggest District Court, the 15^th District Court, handles all City of Ann Arbor criminal cases.  The 22^nd Circuit Court (located in downtown Ann Arbor) handles all felony offenses; Personal Protection Orders; Juvenile Cases and Driver’s License Appeals.  

There are 7 Washtenaw County District Court Judges who handle criminal cases, and 4 Circuit Court Judges; there are about 10 different police agencies, and the same number of local and state prosecutor’s office.  Without question, the system is complicated for those who don’t practice here every day. It’s especially complicated because Washtenaw County has a “unified” structure, meaning the District Court is empowered to act on felony cases in some limited ways.  

Learn more about Dan Geherin and his criminal defense firm in Washtenaw County here.

Consult an Experienced Washtenaw County Criminal Defense Attorney Today

 

If you’re looking for a Washtenaw County criminal defense attorney with extensive and specialized experience following an arrest, please consider calling the Ann-Arbor based practice of GLG Michigan.  (734) 263-2780