Oakland County Courts

10/02/2026

Governor Gretchen Whitmer Reappoints Judge Yasmine Poles to Governor's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect - Judge Poles serves on the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County Courts and earned her JD from Wayne State University Law School. She is reappointed to represent civil court judges from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029.

06/25/2026

06/20/2026

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For 17 years, Lisa Harris has brought dedication, fairness, and deep legal expertise to . Currently serving her 14th year in our Juvenile Division, Lisa has spent her career advocating for families, juveniles, and community safety. "I’ve been a defense attorney, a prosecutor, and I’ve dealt with numerous criminal and civil matters," she says. "I’ve sat in every legal chair in the courtroom."

Outside the courtroom, Lisa and her husband Tony, a retired school principal, share a profound commitment to youth development and remain actively involved in volunteer work. Thank you, Lisa, for your exceptional service to our county! 💚

06/08/2026

Please join the Sixth Circuit Court in congratulating the winners of the "Liberty & Justice For All" juror sticker contest. Of the 190 entries, one winner was selected in each age category.
Elementary - Parker Schornak
Middle School - Tess Nowacki
High School - Vanessa Nolan

All honorees were congratulated by members of the circuit court bench with handshakes or high-fives from Chief Judge Jeffery Matis, Circuit Court Judges Michael Warren, Cheryl Matthews, Lisa Gorcyca, Mary Ellen Brennan, Julie McDonald, and Lorie Savin.

Thank you to all students who participated in the competition recognizing the importance of jury service.

03/02/2026

Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Hosts Jury Sticker Contest

Oakland County, MI (Friday, February 27, 2026) – In Celebration of America’s 250th year of Independence, the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court leans into “Liberty and Justice for All” by hosting a jury sticker contest for Oakland County Schools students in grades K-12.
The contest is open to all students in grades K-12 who live in or attend school in Oakland County. This includes public, private, and home-schooled students. Permission from a parent or guardian is required for all students under the age of 18 entering the contest. One submission per student. Designs must be completed using the official entry form. Contest rules and entry form are available on the court’s website below:

March 2nd - April 10th - Juror Sticker Contest The Circuit Court is hosting a contest for grades K-12 to design a sticker for jurors in Oakland County celebrating "Liberty and Justice for All". Please see the official rules and entry form to participate. 

06/07/2024

Eligible can now schedule a trip and get door-to-door service throughout through Oakland County Veterans' Services FREE transit pilot program with smartmovesus and other local transit providers until Aug. 31. 🚍 For more details, call 248-419-7984 or visit https://t.ly/BpzFK. 💚

03/29/2024

In cooperation with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and community partners, Save a Life stations will be installed at the Sixth Circuit and Probate Courts on Friday March, 29th. Please see the press release below for details.

06/23/2023

Settlement Week returns to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court.

02/23/2023

The Oakland County Circuit and Probate Courts are open. If you have a hearing scheduled for today, please contact the assigned judges' chambers for updates.