Michigan District Court Directory
Find Your Michigan District Court
DefendMich provides information for self-represented defendants in all 122 district courts across 72 Michigan counties. Find the court listed on your summons below.
Michigan's district courts are the trial courts that handle most civil cases under $25,000 — including debt collection lawsuits, landlord-tenant disputes, and damage claims. They also handle criminal misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims.
Find the court listed on your summons below. If you don't know which court serves your address, the Michigan Courts trial court directory is the authoritative source.
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Alger County
1 courtServing Munising and the surrounding communities of Alger County.
Allegan County
1 courtServing Allegan and the surrounding communities of Allegan County.
Alpena County
1 courtServing Alpena and the surrounding communities of Alpena County.
Antrim County
1 courtServing Bellaire and the surrounding communities of Antrim County.
Arenac County
1 courtServing Standish and the surrounding communities of Arenac County.
Baraga County
1 courtServing Baraga and the surrounding communities of Baraga County.
Barry County
1 courtServing Hastings and the surrounding communities of Barry County.
Bay County
1 courtServing Bay City and the surrounding communities of Bay County.
Berrien County
1 courtBerrien County's 5th District Court serves the Niles, St. Joseph, and Benton Harbor communities in southwest Michigan near the Indiana border.
Branch County
1 courtServing Coldwater and the surrounding communities of Branch County.
Calhoun County
1 courtCalhoun County's 10th District Court serves the Battle Creek and Marshall communities in south-central Michigan.
Cass County
1 courtServing Cassopolis and the surrounding communities of Cass County.
Charlevoix County
1 courtServing Charlevoix and the surrounding communities of Charlevoix County.
Cheboygan County
1 courtServing Cheboygan and the surrounding communities of Cheboygan County.
Clare County
1 courtServing Harrison and the surrounding communities of Clare County.
Clinton County
1 courtServing St. Johns and the surrounding communities of Clinton County.
Delta County
1 courtServing Escanaba and the surrounding communities of Delta County.
Dickinson County
1 courtServing Iron Mountain and the surrounding communities of Dickinson County.
Eaton County
1 courtServing Charlotte and the surrounding communities of Eaton County.
Emmet County
1 courtServing Petoskey and the surrounding communities of Emmet County.
Genesee County
5 courtsGenesee County's 67th District Court is divided into five divisions covering Flint, Davison, Fenton, and surrounding communities.
Gladwin County
1 courtServing Gladwin and the surrounding communities of Gladwin County.
Gogebic County
1 courtServing Bessemer and the surrounding communities of Gogebic County.
Grand Traverse County
1 courtGrand Traverse County's 86th District Court serves the Traverse City area on Lake Michigan's northwestern shore.
Gratiot County
1 courtServing Ithaca and the surrounding communities of Gratiot County.
Hillsdale County
1 courtServing Hillsdale and the surrounding communities of Hillsdale County.
Houghton County
1 courtServing Houghton and the surrounding communities of Houghton County.
Huron County
1 courtServing Bad Axe and the surrounding communities of Huron County.
Ingham County
3 courtsIngham County's district courts cover the Lansing metro area — Michigan's state capital — including East Lansing, Mason, and the surrounding townships.
Ionia County
1 courtServing Ionia and the surrounding communities of Ionia County.
Iron County
1 courtServing Crystal Falls and the surrounding communities of Iron County.
Isabella County
1 courtServing Mt. Pleasant and the surrounding communities of Isabella County.
Jackson County
1 courtJackson County's 12th District Court handles civil, criminal, and traffic cases for the City of Jackson and surrounding townships.
Kalamazoo County
1 courtKalamazoo County's 8th District Court covers Kalamazoo, Portage, and the surrounding communities in southwest Michigan.
Kent County
5 courtsKent County's district courts serve the Grand Rapids metro area, including 61st District Court in Grand Rapids and the 59th, 62A, and 63rd district courts across the county.
59th District Court
1 judge
View court details → Grand Rapids61st District Court
6 judges
View court details → Wyoming62A District Court
2 judges
View court details → Kentwood62B District Court
1 judge
View court details → Grand Rapids Township63rd District Court
2 judges
View court details →Keweenaw County
1 courtServing Eagle River and the surrounding communities of Keweenaw County.
Lapeer County
1 courtServing Lapeer and the surrounding communities of Lapeer County.
Lenawee County
1 courtServing Adrian and the surrounding communities of Lenawee County.
Livingston County
1 courtLivingston County's 53rd District Court serves the fast-growing Howell, Brighton, and Hartland area between Lansing and Detroit.
Luce County
1 courtServing Newberry and the surrounding communities of Luce County.
Mackinac County
1 courtServing St. Ignace and the surrounding communities of Mackinac County.
Macomb County
8 courtsMacomb County's district courts cover Sterling Heights, Warren, Clinton Township, and the communities along the M-59 corridor northeast of Detroit.
37th District Court
4 judges
View court details → Eastpointe38th District Court
1 judge
View court details → Roseville39th District Court
3 judges
View court details → St. Clair Shores40th District Court
2 judges
View court details → Sterling Heights41A District Court
4 judges
View court details → Clinton Township41B District Court
3 judges
View court details → Romeo42-1 District Court
1 judge
View court details → New Baltimore42-2 District Court
1 judge
View court details →Manistee County
1 courtServing Manistee and the surrounding communities of Manistee County.
Marquette County
1 courtMarquette County's 96th District Court is the busiest in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, serving the Marquette and Ishpeming communities.
Mason County
1 courtServing Ludington and the surrounding communities of Mason County.
Mecosta County
1 courtServing Big Rapids and the surrounding communities of Mecosta County.
Menominee County
1 courtServing Menominee and the surrounding communities of Menominee County.
Midland County
1 courtServing Midland and the surrounding communities of Midland County.
Monroe County
1 courtMonroe County's 1st District Court serves the Monroe area in southeast Michigan along the Ohio border.
Montcalm County
1 courtServing Stanton and the surrounding communities of Montcalm County.
Montmorency County
1 courtServing Atlanta and the surrounding communities of Montmorency County.
Muskegon County
1 courtMuskegon County's 60th District Court serves the Muskegon lakeshore area on western Michigan's coast.
Newaygo County
1 courtServing White Cloud and the surrounding communities of Newaygo County.
Oakland County
12 courtsOakland County's district courts serve the northern suburbs of Detroit, from Pontiac to Troy to Novi, and include the four divisions of the 52nd District Court (52-1, 52-2, 52-3, 52-4).
43rd District Court
3 judges
View court details → Royal Oak44th District Court
2 judges
View court details → Oak Park45th District Court
2 judges
View court details → Southfield46th District Court
3 judges
View court details → Farmington Hills47th District Court
2 judges
View court details → Bloomfield Township48th District Court
3 judges
View court details → Pontiac50th District Court
3 judges
View court details → Waterford Township51st District Court
2 judges
View court details → Novi52-1 District Court
3 judges
View court details → Clarkston52-2 District Court
2 judges
View court details → Rochester Hills52-3 District Court
3 judges
View court details → Troy52-4 District Court
2 judges
View court details →Oceana County
1 courtServing Hart and the surrounding communities of Oceana County.
Ogemaw County
1 courtServing West Branch and the surrounding communities of Ogemaw County.
Ontonagon County
1 courtServing Ontonagon and the surrounding communities of Ontonagon County.
Osceola County
1 courtServing Reed City and the surrounding communities of Osceola County.
Otsego County
1 courtServing Gaylord and the surrounding communities of Otsego County.
Ottawa County
1 courtServing Grand Haven and the surrounding communities of Ottawa County.
Roscommon County
1 courtServing Roscommon and the surrounding communities of Roscommon County.
Saginaw County
2 courtsSaginaw County has two district courts covering the City of Saginaw and the outlying townships along the Saginaw River.
Sanilac County
1 courtServing Sandusky and the surrounding communities of Sanilac County.
Schoolcraft County
1 courtServing Manistique and the surrounding communities of Schoolcraft County.
Shiawassee County
1 courtServing Corunna and the surrounding communities of Shiawassee County.
St. Clair County
1 courtServing Port Huron and the surrounding communities of St. Clair County.
St. Joseph County
1 courtServing Centreville and the surrounding communities of St. Joseph County.
Tuscola County
1 courtServing Caro and the surrounding communities of Tuscola County.
Van Buren County
1 courtServing Paw Paw and the surrounding communities of Van Buren County.
Washtenaw County
3 courtsWashtenaw County's district courts serve the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas, including the University of Michigan region and the eastern townships.
Wayne County
20 courtsHome to Michigan's busiest court — the 36th District Court in Detroit — Wayne County's district courts handle the highest volume of civil cases in the state, including a disproportionate share of consumer debt lawsuits.
16th District Court
2 judges
View court details → Redford Township17th District Court
2 judges
View court details → Westland18th District Court
2 judges
View court details → Dearborn19th District Court
3 judges
View court details → Dearborn Heights20th District Court
2 judges
View court details → Garden City21st District Court
1 judge
View court details → Inkster22nd District Court
1 judge
View court details → Taylor23rd District Court
2 judges
View court details → Allen Park24th District Court
2 judges
View court details → Lincoln Park25th District Court
2 judges
View court details → Wyandotte27th District Court
1 judge
View court details → Southgate28th District Court
1 judge
View court details → Wayne29th District Court
1 judge
View court details → Highland Park30th District Court
1 judge
View court details → Hamtramck31st District Court
1 judge
View court details → Harper Woods32A District Court
1 judge
View court details → Woodhaven33rd District Court
2 judges
View court details → Romulus34th District Court
3 judges
View court details → Plymouth35th District Court
3 judges
View court details → Detroit36th District Court
29 judges
View court details →Wexford County
1 courtServing Cadillac and the surrounding communities of Wexford County.
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