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Komorn Law aggressively defends all aspects of traffic law, from simple civil infractions to more serious alcohol and drug-related offenses. We breakdown the incident from the initial stop through the arrest in order to most effectively defend your case.

Oakland County Courts

6th Circuit Court

The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court is comprised of 20 elected Judges, the Court Administrator’s Office, and three divisions: Civil/Criminal, Family, and Business representing the County of Oakland.

The Business Division was created as a direct result of the administrative merger of the Circuit and the Probate Courts. This division is responsible for the development and delivery of business and administrative support services for both Courts, and includes the Administrative/Financial Unit, Data Technology Unit, and the Court Resource and Program Specialist. The Business Division oversees the Courts’ budget, including funds for various drug and sobriety courts as well as funds for the care of court wards.

The Civil/Criminal Division handles all Circuit Court civil and criminal matters.

Civil/Criminal Division Judges hear civil cases where alleged damages must exceed $25,000. These cases may involve automobile accidents, personal injury, medical and professional malpractice, hazards involving products, labor issues, written agreements, and land disputes. Civil cases between businesses and/or corporate entities are handled specifically by the Business Court Judges.

The Civil/Criminal Judges also hear criminal matters involving high misdemeanors and felony charges, including capital offenses. Judges in this division also preside over appeals from district courts and administrative agencies as well as some appeals from the Probate Court.

The Family Division includes the Friend of the Court operations, Judicial Support Services, and Court Services, which encompasses Casework Services, Youth Assistance, the Family-Focused Juvenile Drug Court, the Adult Treatment Court, and the Psychological Clinic.

Family Division Judges oversee domestic cases involving divorce, child support, and paternity matters. They also preside over child abuse and neglect cases, juvenile delinquency matters, conservatorship and guardianship proceedings, and handle Personal Protection Orders and adoption matters.

The Court Administrator’s Office handles all business operations of the Circuit Court, including personnel, education and training, caseflow management, finance and budgeting, records management, press and media relations, and information management. This office also advises on legal issues affecting court operations.

Oakland County District Courts

Misdemeanor Offenses

Misdemeanors are classified as less serious crimes, typically resulting in a maximum jail sentence of one year. These include various offenses such as traffic violations. The District Court where the offense occurred is responsible for handling these cases. While some misdemeanors may carry penalties exceeding one year, they are processed similarly to felonies. Notably, drunk driving is categorized as a criminal offense rather than merely a traffic violation.

Felony Offenses

Felony offenses are the most serious category of criminal offenses and are punishable by more than one year in prison.

In felony cases involving people 17 years or older, the District Court located where the offense occurred typically handles the initial stages of arraignment on the complaint and the preliminary examination. If the District Court finds sufficient evidence, the case is bound over or transferred to the Circuit Court. The Circuit Court then typically handles the case after it’s bound over.

Note: Misdemeanors and felonies involving people under 17 years of age are usually handled as juvenile delinquency cases in the Family Division of the Circuit Court where the minor resides. In some situations, the charge may be handled the same as an adult charge.