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Civil

Overview

Matters that involve claims of more than $25,000, which include medical malpractice, auto negligence, personal injury, contracts, employment discrimination, and receiverships are heard in the Civil Division. In addition, civil matters appealed from Wayne County district courts and administrative agencies are also handled by the Civil Division Judges.

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (CAYMC)


Honorable Patricia P. Fresard
Presiding Judge
(313) 224-5173 1707 CAYMC

2 Woodward Avenue
Room 1707
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5173

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Stacey Stallworth
Law Clerk: Frances Yturri
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom
Deputy: Reginald Gordon


 
Court Protocol
Ms. Zenell B. Brown
Executive Court Administrator
(313) 224-5261 711 CAYMC

Executive Assistant:  Jeannette Heacox

Court Services Assistant:  Jalona Colvard


 
Honorable David J. Allen
Judge
(313) 224-0250 907 CAYMC

907 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave. 

Detroit, MI 48226-3413

Phone: (313) 224-0250

Staff:

Judicial Attorney: Karen Liddle   

Email:  Karen.Liddle@3rdcc.org

Courtroom Clerk: Roderick Byrd
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Annette J. Berry
Judge
(313) 224-4679 1807 CAYMC

2 Woodward Avenue
Room 1807
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-4679

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Cheryl Bascomb
Judicial Law Clerk: Steven Kraska
Court Reporter: Teria Carrington 
Deputy: Keilan Nims


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Kevin J. Cox
Judge
(313) 224-2365 1611 CAYMC

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Room 1611
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2365

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: 
Judicial Attorney: Brian Hodgman (P76885)
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Edward Ewell, Jr.
Judge
(313) 224-5195 1011 CAYMC

901 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Room 1011
Detroit, MI  48226

Phone: (313) 224-5195

Hours: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Linda Woods
Secretary: Joanne Gaskin
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom
Deputy: Walter Armstrong


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Sheila Ann Gibson
Judge
(313) 224-5207, 5208 1719 CAYMC

1719 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5207

Staff:

Secretary: Antoinette Maxwell (Antoinette.Maxwell@3rdcc.org)
Courtroom Clerk: Kimberly Clifton (Kimberly.Clifton@3rdcc.org)
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom


 
Court Protocol
Honorable John H. Gillis, Jr.
Judge
(313) 224-5243 1111 CAYMC

2 Woodward Avenue
Room 1111
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5243

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Lisa Rutledge
Law Clerk: Mary Otto
Court Reporter: Reba Hooper
Deputy: Takisha O'Bannon


 
Court Protocol
Honorable David A. Groner
Judge
(313) 224-5226 1421 CAYMC

2 Woodward Avenue,

Room 1421

Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5225

Email: David.Groner@3rdcc.org

Staff:

Judicial Attorney: Loren Nikolovski-Amady (Loren.Nikolovski-Amady@3rdcc.org)

Courtroom Clerk: Kimberly Davis

Court Reporter: Video


PLEASE READ THE COURT PROTOCOL BEFORE CALLING.


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Dana M. Hathaway
Judge
(313) 224-2444 1007 CAYMC

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Room 1007
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2444

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Korey Pearson; koreypearson@3rdcc.org
Judicial Attorney: Lorri Cary; lorri.cary@3rdcc.org
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom

Wayne County Deputy: Chandra Darrisaw


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Daniel A. Hathaway
Judge
(313) 224-2365 1611 CAYMC

Honorable Daniel A. Hathaway

*Judge Daniel A. Hathaway retired effective June 3, 2019.

His civil docket successor is Judge Kevin J. Cox.

Judge Kevin J. Cox's contact info and Court Protocols are now available here:

http://www.3rdcc.org/divisions/civil#/name/4/1

http://www.3rdcc.org/divisions/civil#/protocol/193



 
Court Protocol
Honorable Susan L. Hubbard
Judge
(313) 224-5183 1507 CAYMC

2 Woodward Avenue, Room 1507
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-5183/313-224-5185

Staff:

Court Clerk:
Judicial Assistant: Amy Rhoades
Court Reporter: Video
Deputy: Corporal Bobby Cook


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Muriel D. Hughes
Judge
(313) 224-2415 1401 CAYMC

2 Woodward Avenue
Room 1401 
Detroit, MI 48026

Phone Number: (313) 224-2415

Staff:

Courtroom clerk: Tara Hickman 
Judicial Attorney: Christian Vervaeke
Court reporter: Video Courtroom
Deputy: Chris Gamino


 
Court Protocol
Honorable John A. Murphy
Judge
(313) 224-0142 921 CAYMC

2 Woodward Avenue
Room 921
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-0142

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Katrina Ross
Law Clerk: Erin Rodenhouse
Court Reporter: Shelee Beard
Deputy: Ted Mixon


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Lita M. Popke
Judge
(313) 224-2953 913 CAYMC

913 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI  48226

Phone: 313-224-2953

Hours:  8:30am to 4:30pm

Staff:

Law Clerk: Kevin Clark Kevin.Clark@3rdcc.org
Court Clerk:  Marciana Lawrence marciana.lawrence@3rdcc.org  
Court Reporter:  Video Courtroom
Deputy:  J. Cruts

BASIC RULES FOR JUDGE POPKE’S COURTROOM:

  1.  Check the Policies and Protocols first.  Most answers are there.
  2.  Don’t call until you have complied with #1.
  3.  Be on time.
  4. Be prepared.  “Standing in” is not an excuse.
  5. Both counsel must appear for Motions to Adjourn Deadlines.
  6. No-Fault attorneys MUST comply with the Addendum to the Scheduling Order.
  7. Read the Policies and Protocols.


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Leslie Kim Smith
Judge
(313) 224-2427 901 CAYMC

901 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI  48226

Phone: 313-224-2427

Staff:

Law Clerk: Ticara Hendley
Court Clerk: Kimberley DeLoach
Court Reporter: Manuwella Jones
Deputy: Vernetta Kirkland


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Martha M. Snow
Judge
(313) 224-6889 1821 CAYMC

Honorable Martha M. Snow

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Two Woodward Avenue, Courtroom 1821 
Detroit, MI  48226

Phone: 313.224.6889

Fax: 313.237.9252

Staff:

Court Clerk:  JaJuan Williams 
Judicial Attorney:  Lisa Damphousse
Court Reporter:  Video
Deputy:  Corporal Oliver Cross


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Craig S. Strong
Judge
(313) 224-2240 1411 CAYMC

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Room 1411
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2240

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk:  Rita Causey
Law Clerk:  Scott Taylor
Court Reporter: Athalia Cargile


 
Honorable Brian R. Sullivan
Judge
(313) 224-2447 1101 CAYMC

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Room 1101
Detroit, MI  48226

Phone: (313) 224-2447

Staff:

Secretary: Loretta Borne
Court Clerk:  Ebony Upshaw
Court Reporter: Laurie Jefferson
Deputy:  Sean White


 
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