Family Juvenile

Overview

Cases handled in this Division include juvenile delinquency, child abuse and neglect, adoption, and guardianship. Probation officers conduct hearings on the informal dockets, which include traffic and ordinance violations, and consent matters.

Lincoln Hall of Justice (LHJ)

Honorable Virgil C. Smith
Presiding Judge

(313) 833-0737 2A LHJ

Lincoln Hall of Justice
1025 E Forest Avenue, Room 2A
Detroit, MI 48207

Phone: 313-833-0737

Staff:

Court Clerk: Rochelle Mays
Secretary: Bromeaica McBride
Court Reporter:

Honorable Karen Y. Braxton
Judge

(313) 833-1776 3D LHJ

Lincoln Hall of Justice
1025 E Forest Avenue, Room 3D
Detroit, MI 48207

Phone: 313-833-1776

Staff:

Court Clerk: Patricia Nunn
Secretary: Darlynn Covington
Court Reporter: LaDawn Dortch

Honorable Jerome C. Cavanagh
Judge

(313) 833-4985 3E LHJ

Lincoln Hall of Justice
1025 E Forest Avenue, Room 3E
Detroit, MI 48207

Phone: 313-833-4985

Staff:

Court Clerk: Charise Conley
Law Clerk: Clarice Mehundrew
Court Reporter: April Green

Honorable Christopher D. Dingell
Judge

(313) 833-1770 3A LHJ

Lincoln Hall of Justice
1025 E Forest Avenue, Room 3A
Detroit, MI 48207

Phone: 313-833-1770

Staff:

Court Clerk: Jimmi Smith
Secretary: Shanti Davis
Court Reporter: Lauren Cobb

Honorable Edward J. Joseph
Judge

(313) 833-1567 2B LHJ

Lincoln Hall of Justice
1025 E Forest Avenue, Room 2B
Detroit, MI 48207

Phone: 313-833-1567

Staff:

Court Clerk: Barbara Pickens
Secretary: Sydney Adams
Court Reporter: David Cucinella

Honorable Frank S. Szymanski
Judge

(313) 833-0662 3C LHJ

Lincoln Hall of Justice
1025 E Forest Avenue, Room 3C
Detroit, MI 48207

Phone: 313-833-0662

Staff:

Court Clerk: NaQuay Perry
Secretary: Patricia Mitchell
Court Reporter: Karen Hessler

News / Announcements

Press Release - Portrait Unveiling of Judge George Stedman Hosmer

Oct 18, 2018

Unveiling of Judge George Stedman Hosmer’s portrait by Judge Annette J. Berry on Nov 1, 2018.
Veterans Fair - OCTOBER 19, 2018

Oct 04, 2018

Free and open to all Veterans - Friday, October 19th (see flyer for details)
Press Release - Portrait Unveiling of Judge Harry B. Keidan

Sep 27, 2018

Unveiling of Judge Harry B. Keidan’s portrait by the Third Circuit Court Judge David A. Groner.
Press Release - The Third Cicuit Court CASA Progam recognized by For the Seventh Generation

Sep 27, 2018

The recipient of For the Seventh Generation Thrive Award this year was the Third Circuit Court’s Wayne County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program.
Press Release - Hon. Judge Virgil C. Smith to receive award

Sep 27, 2018

Community Social Services of Wayne County will celebrate its 72nd anniversary and Judge Virgil C. Smith, Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Division of the Third Circuit Court will receive the Kristy Lynn Berkelbaugh Child Advocate Award.