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Judges


Honorable Timothy M. Kenny
Chief Judge
(313) 224-5430 701 CAYMC

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Room 701
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5430

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Matthew Johnson
Executive Assistant: Deborah Lee
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom
Deputy: Corporal Doug Outlaw



 
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Honorable Patricia P. Fresard
Chief Judge Pro Tem
(313) 224-5173 1707 CAYMC

2 Woodward Avenue
Room 1707
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5173. Court personnel are in the Courtroom and available by phone. If you do not reach staff by phone, please email frances.yturri@3rdcc.org.

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Stacey Stallworth
Law Clerk: Frances Yturri, frances.yturri@3rdcc.org
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom
Deputy: Reginald Gordon


 

Civil

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

2 Woodward Avenue
Room 1707
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5173. Court personnel are in the Courtroom and available by phone. If you do not reach staff by phone, please email frances.yturri@3rdcc.org.

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Stacey Stallworth
Law Clerk: Frances Yturri, frances.yturri@3rdcc.org
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom
Deputy: Reginald Gordon


 
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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: Rola Khanafer  

Email:  rola.khanafer@3rdcc.org

Courtroom Clerk: Roderick Byrd
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom


 
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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
Law Clerk: Alexander Fuller
Court Reporter: Teria Carrington 
Deputy: Keilan Nims


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Edward Ewell, Jr.
Judge
(313) 224-5195 1411 CAYMC

901 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue, Room 1411
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 1719 CAYMC

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

Phone: (313) 224-5207

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Kimberly Clifton (Kimberly.Clifton@3rdcc.org)

Judicial Assistant/Law Clerk: Taylor Seals (Taylor.Seals@3rdcc.org)

Court Reporter: Video Courtroom

**Instructions for Zoom Hearings/Meetings:

  1. Go to http://www.3rdcc.org/zoom/civil 
  2. Find Judge Gibson's name and click "Join Meeting"
  3. Re-name yourself, if possible. Phone numbers are discouraged.

If you cannot access the above link you may go to www.3rdcc.org , look for the red bar at the top of the page & click “Zoom Virtual Meetings” then “Civil”. Scroll down to Judge Gibson’s name then click “Join Meeting”.

For telephone access (no video) call 1-646-876-9923 then enter Meeting ID 842 876 2673. The password, if requested is “171900”.

Upon logging in you will automatically be placed in Judge Gibson's Waiting Room. As this is a Court proceeding, professional decorum is expected for ALL Zoom Hearings including, but not limited to, appropriate dress, background view, and NO eating, drinking or gum chewing during the proceedings. Please limit all background noise, distractions and third-party interactions. THERE IS TO BE NO RECORDING OF ZOOM HEARINGS.

On Fridays the Motion Call begins @ 9:45 a.m. You will be admitted then immediately invited to a Breakout Room in order to check-in with the Court Clerk. Afterward, you will be returned to the Waiting Room until your matter is called.

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO ACCESS A MORE DETAILED PROTOCOL ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO THE SCHEDULING OF MOTIONS.

Thank you!


 
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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: Erin Deschamps
Court Reporter: Reba Hooper
Deputy: Takisha O'Bannon

QUICK NOTES ON  CURRENT PROCEDURES. (supercedes any conflicting procedures in the main protocol)

At this time, Emailing Jdg Gillis' Adminstrative Staff (do not use the Gillis Courtroom email)  should be your 1st option for communication.

Settlement Conferences:  All notices are sent from Central Processing indicating "remote" hearings but Jdg Gillis does not do them via ZOOM   

JDG GILLIS conducts his settlement conferences via PHONE CONFERENCES between 10:00am - 12:15pm   The attorneys should initiate a conference call 1st so that all attorneys are already on the call when the courtroom is called to add Jdg Gillis into the call via 313-224-5243. Phones are very busy during this time continue to call or email the staff if you cannot get thru to conduct your telephonic settlement conferences.   

MOTIONS :  Currently  ALL motions unless indicated/approved/scheduled otherwise by the Courtroom will be held WITHOUT ORAL ARGUEMENTS.  Your notice of hearing should  indicate it is without oral arguments and not just  say  "Before the Judge in his Courtroom" .

Jdg Gillis will send out a Praecipe Order with his “ruling”. The moving party should then submit their corresponding order.  Jdg Gillis requires hard copies of all motions/responses to retain the date requested.

See Below for Motions that or may require Oral Arguments The hearing dates must be scheduled by the court first. ... 

            Motions to Approve Settlements

            Motions for TROs/Injunctions

           Show Causes –  Show Cause HEARINGS not the motion,  are IN PERSON

           Trial Related Motions including Post Judgment Motions but excluding

Motions to Adjourn Trial

           Some Default Judgments

If you hearing is to be held with oral arguments the notice of hearing should indicate..

Via ZOOM (Jdg Gillis Zoom meeting number is 336-293-6551) OR

IN PERSON in the courtromm

Your notice of hearing should not just say  "Before the Judge in his Courtroom"

NEXT AVAILABLE FRIDAY IS FRIDAY  OCTOBER 21, 2022 at 9:00am and according to docket availability.

SUMMARY DISPOSTION MOTIONS: Effective Monday, September 26, 2022  Summary Disposition dates are to be filed with notice of hearing indicating "Date To Be Determined by Court".  AFTER your motion has been officially accepted and filed by Clerk's Office, send Court a hard copy and File an E-Praecipe.  You may use a date a week out from the date you file the E-Praecipe as a place holder date.  Court will send notice of your hearing date.

ORDERS: Jdg Gillis will accept stipulated orders to move to TRACK 2 of the scheduling order.  Futher adjournment of dates require a motion. 

Jdg Gillis will accept stipulated orders to extend discovery to the Case Eval day/month.


 
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Honorable David A. Groner
Judge
(313) 224-5225 1421 CAYMC

2 Woodward Avenue,

Room 1421

Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5225

Staff:

Judicial Attorney: Scott Taylor Scott.Taylor@3rdcc.org  313-224-5226

Courtroom Clerk: Marciana Lawrence Marciana.Lawrence@3rdcc.org

Deputy: Gary Bickley

Court Reporter: Video

April 9 UPDATE  

BUSINESS COURT CASES

* BUSINESS COURT ATTORNEYS SHALL ATTEND BUSINESS COURT STATUS CONFERENCES

At the Status Conference, the Court will address and the Attorneys should be prepared to discus an Early Discovery Plan.

(Additional detailed protocol on next page)

*  FOR FRIDAY MOTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURT CLERK FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE HEARING DATE BEFORE FILING PRAECIPES.

If your praecipe is accepted, your motion will be heard on the record via zoom at 8:30 a.m. Zoom information is below.

Zoom information

***Enter the Personal Meeting ID on the Zoom App: 956 136 7105

 OR

1. Go to  http://www.3rdcc.org/zoom/civil 

2. Find Judge Groner's name and click "Join Meeting" a few minutes before the scheduled date and time

**Phone Call (No Video) - Call 646 876 9923 and enter Meeting ID 956 136 7105

* Traditional court attire required for motion call. Please wear a jacket.

*Please remember to name yourself on Zoom.

* PLEASE TRY TO E-MAIL BEFORE CALLING THE COURT.  YOU MAY BE REFERRED TO THESE PROTOCOLS IF YOU CALL BEFORE CHECKING FIRST.

ATTORNEYS AND THEIR STAFF ARE DIRECTED TO REVIEW THESE PROTOCOLS, THE COURT RULES, THE E-FILING GUIDELINES AND THE REGISTER OF ACTIONS. JUDGE GRONER'S STAFF CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE NOR DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO NAVIGATE THE E-FILING SYSTEM.  E-FILING QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CLERK'S OFFICE (313-224-5509) OR THE E-FILING HELPDESK (313-224-0157)

*The MOVING PARTY MUST E-MAIL the motion, response, & any reply to Scott.Taylor@3rdcc.org at least 3 days before any hearing/date on a praecipe. The subject line must read [motion date] [case #] [title of motion].

*To order transcripts, please contact 313-224-0409

* For questions regarding adjourning settlement conferences, please call the Court Clerk, Ms. Marciana Lawrence.

NO MOTION REQUIRED, PLEASE E-FILE THE SCAO FORM FOR THE FOLLOWING:

·        Motion to extend summons (See e-file guidelines for filing Ex-Parte Motions)

·        Motion for alternate service (See e-file guidelines for filing Ex-Parte Motions)

·        Motions for Default Judgment on actions for a sum certain

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

-      Settlement Conferences will occur via Zoom. Attorneys on Zoom only. Clients to be available by phone. Attorneys are to appear on the dates shown on the ROA.

-      No hard copies of motions unless specifically requested.

-      Please include proposed orders as Exhibits to your motions with relevant language in case motions are granted on the briefs. Be sure to submit orders awaiting signature only after the motion has been heard or upon stipulation.

MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION:

PLEASE FILE E-PRECIPE AFTER THE MOTION IS FILED.  BE ADVISED THAT THE PRAECIPE WILL BE REJECTED AFTER THE COURT CLERK RETRIEVES THE MOTION.  JUDGE GRONER WILL ISSUE AN OPINION WITHOUT ORAL ARGUMENTS.

MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY DISPOSITION

Motions for Summary Disposition must be filed by the first Settlement Conference.

§  Please E-file motion and file Praecipe with a date six (6) weeks out (Tuesday through Thursday) at 8:30 a.m.

§  Please note that the Court’s schedule is packed due to re-scheduling dates that were booked before the shutdown, everything filed during the shutdown, and all newly filed motions. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

TRIALS, PRETRIAL CONFERENCES, & MOTIONS IN LIMINE

-      Final pretrial conferences will proceed as settlement conferences. Your trial documents are no longer due on this date.

-      Motions in Limine will be heard just before the time of trial. If you are filing MILs now, please be prepared to wait to have them heard.

The judge is available in the event of an emergency. In the event of an emergency, please e-mail David.Groner@3rdcc.org and cc Scott.Taylor@3rdcc.org. Please do not be overly concerned with case timelines and trial dates, as the Court will work with lawyers as needed on these matters. We understand that these are unusual circumstances.

A.  ORDER ENTRY: 

Orders submitted to e-file on the day the Motion was heard will be considered as having been presented to the Court pursuant to MCR 2.602(B)(1).  All other Orders must be submitted as otherwise permitted in MCR 2.602.  Orders must be filed in accordance with the e-filing guidelines, which can be found on the Court's website.
All Orders or Judgments that dispose of a claim must state whether or not it is a final Order closing the case pursuant to MCR 2.602(A)(3).
When filing Stipulated Orders, please ensure the Order is on a separate page with case caption and must contain substantive language on the Judge's signature page.

B.  CONSOLIDATED CASES:

If the Court orders consolidation of cases, the Order of Consolidation, as well as all subsequently filed pleadings and Orders must be filed into both case numbers.  Failure to comply will result in the pleadings or Orders being stricken from the record or the cases being severed, and the Attorneys will be subject to sanctions.

Please be safe and take care of one another.

 


 
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:

Judge Dana M. Hathaway; Dana.Hathaway@3rdcc.org

PLEASE DO NOT SEND INQUIRES TO THIS EMAIL. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.  Email is designed for Judge's copies of Dispositive motions, Reconsideration Motions, Final Pre-Trial Orders and Settlement Conference Forms ONLY; JudgeDMHathaway-Court@3rdcc.org

Courtroom Clerk:  Korey Pearson; korey.pearson@3rdcc.org

Judicial Attorney: Lorri Cary; lorri.cary@3rdcc.org

Court Reporter: Video Courtroom

Wayne County Deputy: Chandra Darrisaw


 
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Honorable Charles S. Hegarty
Judge
(313) 224-5487 1921 CAYMC

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room 1921
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-5487

***REVIEW PROTOCOL PAGE BELOW RIGHT***

FOR ALL ADDITIONAL SCHEUDLING CONCERNS/ISSUES PLEASE EMAIL: 

brian.hodgman@3rdcc.org

Staff:

Court Clerk: Gaylynn Brooks-Williams
Judicial Attorney: Brian W. Hodgman (P76885) 
Court reporter: Video


 
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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: Clara Rector clara.rector@3rdcc.org
Judicial Assistant: Amy Rhoades amy.rhoades@3rdcc.org
Court Reporter: Video
Deputy: Corporal Bobby Cook


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

2 Woodward Avenue
Room 1401 
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone Number: (313) 224-2415

Judicial Attorney: (313) 224-6267

Staff:

Courtroom clerk: Tara Hickman 
Judicial Attorney: Klara Zierk
Court reporter: Video Courtroom
Deputy: Gary Bickley.


 
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Honorable Qiana Denise Lillard
Judge
(313) 224-2240 1011 CAYMC

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

Phone: (313) 224-2240

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Kim Davis
Judicial Assistant: Ryan Publiski
Court Reporter: Athalia Cargile


 
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Honorable Kathleen M. McCarthy
Judge
(313) 224-5481 913 CAYMC

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

Phone: 313-224-5481

Hours: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm; 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm

Staff:
Court Clerk: Moira Hartwell
Judicial Assistant: Robert Molnar
Court reporter: Video
Deputy: unassigned


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

2 Woodward Avenue
Room 921
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-0142 or (313) 224-0142

Our next available motion date for non-dispositive motions is NOVEMBER 4,  2022, at 9:00 a.m.

ORDERS, MOTIONS, ANSWERS TO MOTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED THRUOUGH EMAIL,  PLEASE MAIL THEM IN, UNLESS INSTRUCTED BY THE COURT.

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Katrina Ross
Law Clerk: Paul Carrier
Court Reporter: Shelee Beard
Deputy: Ted Mixon


 
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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: Rebecca Zarras
Court Clerk: Kimberley DeLoach
Court Reporter: Manuwella Jones
Deputy:

REMOTE OPERATION PROTOCOL
The Courtroom is closed to the public. Court operations are conducted remotely via Zoom Technology
ZOOM CONNECTION INFORMATION
If you have a conference, motion or hearing scheduled before the Court, go to www.3rdcc.org/zoom/civil and click on the green button labeled "Join Meeting" next to Judge Smith's name.

You will enter the waiting room. Participants' display must include you name, case number and client name. If you need to change your display, you must leave the waiting room and make the change in your Zoom settings. There may be a large number of participants in the waiting room at one time and if you are not properly identified, you may not be admitted into the virtual courtroom without the proper information displayed.

If you have difficulties connecting call 313-224-2427 or email JudgeSmith-Court@3rdcc.org
COMMUNICATION WITH THE COURT
Email is the preferred way to communicate with the Court. Please make sure you include all parties in the case on your email.
The subject line of the email should include the case name and case number. Also include the cellphone number of the contact person, in case Court staff needs to speak with the party.
Judicial Law Clerk, Rebecca Zarras at Rebecca.Zarras@3rdcc.org
Court Clerk, Kimberley Deloach at Kimberley.Deloach@3rdcc.org
Courtroom email address JudgeSmith-Court@3rdcc.org

*If you call the courtroom, your call may not be answered due to staffing limitations. Please send an email or try your call later but do not leave a voicemail.

SETTLEMENT AND STATUS CONFERENCES

Conferences shall be conducted remotely via Zoom until further order of the Court. Clients do not need to appear via Zoom but must be available by telephone.

Parties may file a stipulated order to adjourn settlement conference to attend facilitation. Order shall include the name of the facilitator and date scheduled to facilitate.The settlement conference will be adjourned to a date after facilitation. Stipulated order must be filed at least one day prior to the scheduled conference date.

*The date and time for conferences may change, so parties should check the register of action to confirm the date and time for the conference.

GENERAL MOTION CALL

*Effective MAY 13, 2022, Oral argument on general motions shall be heard on date and time scheduled on the praecipe unless otherwise advised by the Court.

Preacipes are required for all general motions.

*If you wish to dismiss or adjourn your motion, please email the Court Clerk at Kimberley.Deloach@3rdcc.orgat least one day prior to the praecipe date.

You may confirm a hearing date and time by going to the Court Website at www.3rdcc.org and click on "Zoom Virtual Meeting" in the red box then click on "Civil Division Dockets". Located under Judge Smith's name will be a list of hearing dates and times for that week. If you do not see your case name listed, contact the Court to confirm your hearing date at JudgeSmith-Court@3rdcc.org.

*Hard copies of General Motions are not required.

MOTION FOR SUMMARY DISPOSITION

After you have efiled a Motion for Summary Disposition, email a copy of the motion to the Judicial Law Clerk at Rebecca.Zarras@3rdcc.org. You will be provided with a date and time for oral argument. The moving party shall file a notice of hearing and praecipe with the date and time provided.

Pursuant to MCR 2.116(G) responses (including briefs) must be filed and served at least 7 days before the hearing. Response and reply shall be emailed to Rebecca.Zarras@3rdcc.org. IF THE RESPONSE IS NOT TIMELY FILED, the moving party may file an order granting the motion.

If there is a scheduling conflict, the moving party must contact the Judicial Law Clerk within 14 days for a new date and time.

Parties may file a stipulated order to adjourn a hearing date. The stipulated order should be email to the Judicial Law Clerk and a new date for the hearing will be provided. The moving party shall file a notice of hearing with the new date and time of the hearing.

If the moving party wishes to dismiss the motion, you must contact the Judicial Law Clerk within 3 days prior to the hearing date. If the moving party fails to appear for the hearing without notifying the Judicial Law Clerk, the party and/or the party's attorney may be subject to assessment of costs and penalty under MCR 2.119 (E)(4)((b).

The week of the scheduled hearing, you may confirm the hearing by going to 3rdcc.org, click on "Virtual Meeting" in the red box then click on "Civil Division Dockets". Located under Judge Smith's name will be a list of all hearing dates and time. If you do not see your case listed, contact the Judicial Law Clerk at Rebecca.Zarras@3rdcc.org.


 
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

ALL ATTORNEYS, ALL LAW FIRMS, AND ALL PARTIES SHALL IMPLEMENT ZOOM CONFERENCING CAPABILITIES IN THEIR OFFICES AND/OR IN THEIR HOMES IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN COURT PROCEEDINGS REMOTELY.

Settlement Conferences:  Until further notice, Settlement Conferences will be held via Zoom with Judge Snow.  Settlement Conferences will be scheduled in 15 minute increments.  For further details, please scroll down to the bottom of this summary and click on the "Court Protocol" button to access Judge Snow's standard protocol.

Notices of Hearing - for all Motions (dispositive and non-dispositive):  Until further notice, all Notices of Hearing must indicate that the hearing is being conducted via Zoom at the scheduled date and time.  Please also include the following language in your Notices of Hearing: 

    • To join the Zoom hearing, go to www.3rdcc.org/zoom/civil.  Scroll down to "Hon. Martha M. Snow" and click "Join Meeting" at the scheduled date and time.

    • If you have difficulty connecting or need to call in by phone, please call 313.224.6889 for additional details.      

Non-dispositive Motions (Friday motions):  All newly filed non-dispositive motions should be scheduled for October 28th.  Please file your motions as usual and submit a praecipe for each motion for Friday, October 28, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.  Once accepted, you may be assigned a different time slot.  You will be instructed to file a Re-Notice of Hearing that includes the aforementioned Zoom language as well as your new time slot.

In the event that you no longer need to argue a motion that was previously scheduled, please have the moving party contact the clerk, JaJuan Williams, directly at jajuan.williams@3rdcc.org regarding the same. 

Motions for Summary Disposition:  All newly filed motions for summary disposition will follow the usual course of scheduling.  You can review that process on Judge Snow's standard protocol which is linked below.  Please scroll down to the bottom of these updates and click on the "Court Protocol" button to access Judge Snow's standard protocol.  Please continue to mail or hand deliver physical Judge's copies of all motions, responses, and replies to the courthouse as usual.   

Any additional inquiries regarding motions for summary disposition may be sent directly to Lisa at lisa.damphousse@3rdcc.org.  Please copy all attorneys of record on your email in order to avoid any ex parte communications. 

In the event that you no longer need to argue a motion for summary disposition, please have the moving party contact Lisa directly at lisa.damphousse@3rdcc.org regarding the same.  Please copy all attorneys of record on your email in order to avoid any ex parte communications. 

Email addresses:      Judicial Attorney, Lisa M. Damphousse      lisa.damphousse@3rdcc.org

                                   Clerk, JaJuan Williams                                 jajuan.williams@3rdcc.org

NEITHER ATTORNEYS, NOR THEIR STAFF, NOR THE PARTIES SHALL EMAIL JUDGE SNOW DIRECTLY UNLESS YOU WERE SPECIFICALLY ASKED TO DO SO BY JUDGE SNOW HERSELF.

For all other inquiries, please click below on the "Court Protocol" button which will take you to Judge Snow's standard protocol that is always in place regardless of the temporary court closure.  Thank you. 


 
Court Protocol
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: Lynn Wade
Court Clerk:  Adam Hamed
Court Reporter: Laurie Jefferson
Deputy: Ray Batts


 
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Criminal

Honorable Prentis Edwards, Jr.
Presiding Judge
(313) 224-5172 304 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 304
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5172

Staff:

Judicial Assistant : Patrick MacRae

Courtroom Clerk: Tamicka DeBardelaben
Law Clerk: Patrick MacRae
Court Reporter: Betty Sanders


 
Honorable Chandra W. Baker-Robinson
Judge
(313) 224-2275 603 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 603
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2275

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Hope Cannady

Courtroom Clerk: Mia Dove

Court Reporter: Regina Veasy


 
Honorable Mariam Bazzi
Judge
(313) 224-2484 803 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 803
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2484

Staff:

Judicial Assistant : Norelhuda Alkanas

Courtroom Clerk: Roberta Schultz
Administrative Assistant: Norelhuda Alkanas
Court Reporter: Video


 
Honorable Gregory Dean Bill
Judge
(313) 224-2464 303 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 303
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2464

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Laurie Bathurst

Courtroom Clerk: Kendrick Riggins

Court Reporter: Carolyn Howard


 
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Honorable Christopher Blount
Judge
(313) 224-0415 404 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 404
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-0415

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Evan Ford

Courtroom Clerk: Natalie Williams


 
Honorable James R. Chylinski
Judge
(313) 224-6978 202 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 202
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-6978

Staff:

Judicial Assistant : Michelle Deibis

Courtroom Clerk: Unassigned
Administrative Assistant:
Court Reporter: Suzanne Kinsey


 
Honorable Kevin J. Cox
Judge
(313) 224-2391 502 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 502
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2391

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Dawn Brown
Judicial Attorney: Nancy Knight
Court Reporter: N/A


 
Honorable Paul J. Cusick
Judge
(313) 224-2461 402 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 402
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2461

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Janet Wolters

Courtroom Clerk: Linnesha Sargent

Court Reporter: Video


 
Honorable Wanda A. Evans
Judge
(313) 224-5192 403 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 403
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5192

Staff:

Judicial Assistant : Donna Bettis

Courtroom Clerk:  Mia Dove
Law Clerk:  Donna Bettis
Court Reporter: Video


 
Honorable Tracy E. Green
Judge
(313) 224-2441 604 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice

1441 St. Antoine, Room 604

Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-2441

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Lisa Bey

Court Clerk:

Court Reporter:  Video


 
Honorable Bridget Mary Hathaway
Judge
(313) 224-2481 401 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 401
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2481

Staff:

Judicial Assistant : Jason Masopust

Courtroom Clerk: Melissa Fernandez
Law Clerk: Jason Masopust 
Court Reporter: Video


 
Honorable Thomas M. J. Hathaway
Judge
(313) 224-2477 304FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 304
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2477

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Cathleen Belcher

Courtroom Clerk: Kristen Key
Court Reporter: 


 
Honorable Catherine L. Heise
Judge
(313) 224-7084 804 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 804
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-7084

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Charmaine Ziegeler

Courtroom Clerk: Athena Thornton

Court Reporter: Keva Jackson


 
Honorable Noah P. Hood
Judge
(313) 224-5440 802 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 802
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5440

Staff:

Judicial Assistant:  Marilyn Yousif

Courtroom Clerk:  Darin Gilbert

Court Reporter:  Video


 
Honorable Donald L. Knapp
Judge
(313) 224-2417 501 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 501
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2417

Staff:

Judicial Assistant : David Fox

Courtroom Clerk: Crystal Bright
Law Clerk: Patrick MacRae
Court Reporter: Rochelle Waldrip


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Kelly A. Ramsey
Judge
(313) 224-0391 704 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 704
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-0391

Staff:

Judicial Assistant : Brant Bowman 

Courtroom Clerk: Michelle Smith

Court Reporter: Doreen Bell


 
Honorable Mark T. Slavens
Judge
(313) 224-4655 702 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 702
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-4655

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: May Eskew

Courtroom Clerk: Jane Fischer

Court Reporter: Sheila Love


 
Honorable Lawrence S. Talon
Judge
(313) 224-2789 601 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 601
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2789

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Lynn Wade

Courtroom Clerk: Amber Taylor

Court Reporter: Annette Seguin


 
Honorable Deborah A. Thomas
Judge
(313) 224-5210 302 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 302
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5210

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Steven C. Allen, Jr.

Courtroom Clerk: Emma Body

Court Reporter: Janine Davis


 
Honorable Regina D. Thomas
Judge
(313) 224-2491 701 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 701
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-2491

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Nicole Scott

Courtroom Clerk: Rosalyn Dawson

Court Reporter:  


 
Honorable Margaret M. Van Houten
Judge
(313) 224-8220 504 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 504
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-8220

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Kevin Pelkey

Courtroom Clerk:  Angela Scribner
Law Clerk:  Kevin Pelkey
Court Reporter:  Kim Blackburn


 
Honorable Shannon N. Walker
Judge
(313) 224-5237 703 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 703
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5237

Staff:

Judicial Assistant: Mary McCrary

Courtroom Clerk: Vivian Hill

Court Reporter: Gary Coury


 
Honorable Darnella D. Williams-Claybourne
Judge
(313) 224-5246 503 FMHJ

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice
Room 503
1441 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5246

Staff:

Judicial Assistant : Rachelle Parises

Courtroom Clerk: Andrea Olayinka

Law Clerk: Rachelle Parises

Court Reporter: Video


 

Family Domestic

Honorable Melissa A. Cox
Presiding Judge
(313) 224-0121
1601 CAYMC
Zoom
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Zoom Meeting

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave, Room 1601
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-0121

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk:  Latonya Smith
Law Clerk:  Casey Humbert
Court reporter: Video


 
Honorable Yvonna C. Abraham
Judge
(313) 224-2953
1813 CAYMC
Zoom
JudgeAbraham-Court@3rdcc.org
Zoom Meeting

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room 1813
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-2952

Staff:

Court Clerk: Sterling Harrison
Judicial Attorney: Sarah H. El-Helou


 
Honorable Eric W. Cholack
Judge
(313) 224-2430
1001 CAYMC
Zoom
JudgeCholack-Court@3rdcc.org
Zoom Meeting

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room 1001
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-2430

Staff:
Court Clerk: Wendy Hill
Law Clerk: Samantha Hageman
Court reporter: Video Courtroom


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Susan A. Dabaja
Judge
(313) 224-0256
1501 CAYMC
Zoom
JudgeDabaja-Court@3rdcc.org
Zoom Meeting

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room 1501
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-0256    *Phones will not be answered while on the docket*

Email: JudgeDabaja-Court@3rdcc.org

Staff:

Court Clerk: Lorrine Gregory
Judicial Attorney: Hanadi Faraj


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Charlene M. Elder
Judge
(313) 224-5436
1701 CAYMC
Zoom
JudgeElder-Court@3rdcc.org
Zoom Meeting

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room 1701
2 Woodward Avenue 
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: (313) 224-5436| Fax: (313) 967-6488

Staff:

Court Clerk: Nadine Neal
Judicial Attorney: Victoria Lencione
Court reporter: Video
Deputy: Ahmad Elzayat


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Helal A. Farhat
Judge
(313) 224-5176
1019 CAYMC
Zoom
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Zoom Meeting

1019 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave 
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-5176

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk:  LaKeisha Allen
Judicial Assistant:  Daniela Chiaravalloti

Court reporter:  Video


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Alexis A. Glendening
Judge
(313) 224-5531
1619 CAYMC
Zoom
JudgeGlendening-Court@3rdcc.org
Zoom Meeting

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room 1619
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-5531

Courtroom email: JudgeGlendening-Court@3rdcc.org

Staff:

Court Clerk: Callie Smith
Judicial Attorney: Julie M. Hirsch
Court reporter: Video


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Adel A. Harb
Judge
(313) 224-2474
1519 CAYMC
Zoom
JudgeHarb-Court@3rdcc.org
Zoom Meeting

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room 1519
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-2474

Staff:

Court Clerk: Deborah Royal
Law Clerk: Eric Ratkowski
Court Reporter: Video Courtroom


 
Honorable Mary Beth Kelly
Judge
(313) 224-0893
1913 CAYMC
Zoom
JudgeMBKelly-Court@3rdcc.org
Zoom Meeting

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room 1913
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-0893

Email: JudgeMBKelly-Court@3rdcc.org

Zoom Meeting ID: 854 201 5956

Courtroom Staff:

Court Clerk: Dorothy Ransburg
Law Clerk: Patricia Woodruff

Friend of the Court Staff:

Referee: Christine Rodriguez

Referee Support Staff: Teresa Welch - 313-967-6787

Friend of the Court Attorney: Carl Meyer

Courtroom Protocols:

Judge’s Copies

  • You MUST email the Judge’s Copy of any filing to the Assigned Judge’s email listed on the Family Division-Domestic tab of 3rdcc.org/zoom.

Please note that as staff works remotely, the best way to contact the courtroom is via email. Please email any questions or scheduling concerns to JudgeMBKelly-Court@3rdcc.org

*MOTIONS/OBJECTIONS/STIPULATED ORDERS* Please do not mail or drop off a physical copy outside of the courtroom. Please email a Judge's Copy of your motion/objection/stipulated order to JudgeMBKelly-Court@3rdcc.org

Withdrawal of Counsel: The court will not enter an order of withdrawal, even if stipulated, without a properly filed motion and hearing.

Adjournments: Requests for adjournment will not be entertained via telephone. You must email the courtroom (JudgeMBKelly-Court@3rdcc.org).

Adjournments of Settlement Conferences and Case Management Conferences are subject to court approval: Submit a proposed stipulated order to adjourn via email to JudgeMBKelly-Court@3rdcc.org. Include the filing date of the case and whether or not there have been prior adjournments. 

Adjournments of Trial: Requests to adjourn trial dates shall be made via motion.


 
Honorable Lynne A. Pierce
Judge
(313) 224-7003
1107 CAYMC
Zoom
JudgePierce-Court@3rdcc.org
Zoom Meeting

1107 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave 
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-7003

Staff:

Courtroom Clerk: Marshonn Tolson
Secretary: Roberta Mehundrew
Court reporter: Video

FOC Attorney:  Johny Harb


 
Court Protocol
Honorable Carla G. Testani
Judge
(313) 224-7430
1511 CAYMC
Zoom
JudgeTestani-Court@3rdcc.org
Zoom Meeting

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Room 1511
2 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 313-224-7430

Email: JudgeTestani-Court@3rdcc.org

Staff:

Court Clerk: Angela Broaden Cleveland
Judicial Attorney: Riley Wesemann


 
Court Protocol

Family Juvenile

Honorable Edward J. Joseph
Presiding 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: Alysia Reed
Secretary: Sydney Adams
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 Cylenthia LaToye Miller
Judge
(313) 833-0735 3C LHJ

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

Phone: 313-833-0735

Staff:

Court Clerk:  Athena Thornton
Administrative Assistant: Chyonna Cooper
Court Reporter:  David Cucinella


 
Honorable Frank S. Szymanski
Judge
(313) 833-0662 2A LHJ

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

Phone: 313-833-0662

Staff:

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