Oakland County Circuit Court
Oakland County
About visiting the probate court
About visiting the Oakland County Circuit Court
Oakland County Circuit Court is listed as a registered probate court within Oakland County, Michigan.
In most instances within Michigan, there is at least one Probate Court courthouse location within each county. Sometimes a county may have multiple courthouses and may also have multiple probate court locations. Such is often the case in larger metropolis counties where population is dense or also in spread-out, rural counties, which may use a courthouse annex or satellite office system to accommodate nearby citizens with easier access in proximity or distance.
About visiting the probate court
Who to speak with when visiting the Oakland County probate court
Plan ahead to be early in case available parking is limited and be prepared for formal security measures upon entering the building, as courthouses are official state and federal property. This generally includes passing through metal detectors and allowing search of any belongings.
Many courthouses do not allow cell phones, so keep that in mind as your phone may need to be turned off upon entering the courthouse, or even left outside.
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About visiting the probate court
Call ahead before visiting the Oakland County Circuit Court
When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.
The phone number for the Oakland County Circuit Court is: (248) 858-0344
The hours of operation listed for the Oakland County Circuit Court are:
Monday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Reviews
Reviews of the Oakland County Circuit Court
Speaking on the juvenile court aspect. Some folks experience inspires confidence in their abilities. Others do not. Be highly cautious about involving your loved ones in this system. They may not come out better than they went in.
Oakland County Circuit is an excellent court to have your claims heard. The judges are fair and the Court staff is friendly and accommodating.
I wanted to share this review with the friend of the court but it wouldn't let me. Are they not taking reviews due to a low rating? Oakland county was the first county to allow e-filing in 2009 so its not new by anymeans yet every time I file they send it back to me and tell me to put it in writting? My judge has changed 5 times within a year but yet my friend of the court team hasn't changed at all. I feel as this court is for nothing but a way to scam you out of money. Phones are not allowed because no one in the building wants anyone else to see what is really going on in there. They say they have the best interest of the child without knowing the child? Time is on your side.
When I had Karen McDonald on my case, she was wonderful and held my ex accountable for not co-parenting. My new judge is Gant, and I’ve had a horrible experience. Not only did her chambers lose paperwork but they accused me of not properly filing paperwork even though I had proof I completed and filed with court clerk. I was belittled, shut down and told I didn’t know what I was talking about. Not to mention, the opposing party lawyer was lying on record and failing to send documents in timely manner. She also failed to serve me summons and once I told this court and chambers about it, they DID NOTHING. I remember voting Gant in office but wishfully regret giving her my vote. Long story short, now my ex lawyer is being sued by several of her clients for lying, failing to do paperwork, and falsifying documents. I warned the courts but they ignored me every time. Horrible experience in this courtroom. I’m working with someone to file a grievance against this court room. Overall, the judge just has a poor attitude and very catty like a woman.
Honestly I feel extremely let down by their justice system. I believe Chabot and McMillans heart are not in the right place for victims but they feel sorry for criminals. Such a let down.