Ann Arbor’s Circuit Court is Washtenaw County’s Felony Court

The Washtenaw County Circuit Court

“The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every calling, is diligence”
— Abraham Lincoln

The Circuit Court of Ann Arbor

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The Washtenaw County Circuit Court, located in downtown Ann Arbor, is a court that has different personalities all wrapped together. Combining the liberal attitudes of Ann Arbor with the conservative farming communities of the more rural parts of Washtenaw County, you end up with a court that can be both extremely fair and very tough on felony criminal defendants.

We Have Washtenaw County Trial Experience

Jim Amberg has tried a countless about of jury trials all over Michigan, and Washtenaw County is no exception. In fact, Jim recently tried a felony identity theft trial where a conviction of false pretenses would have made his client’s deportation mandatory. With a high fever and wearing a mask, Jim convinced the Ann Arbor jury that his client was not guilty.

The Cities and Townships of the Washtenaw Circuit Court

The Washtenaw County Circuit Court handles all felony cases in the cities of Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Milan, Saline, and Chelsea.  As to villages, the Wastenaw County Circuit Court holds jurisdiction over Barton Hills, Dexter, and Manchester.  Regarding Charter Townships, the 22nd Circuit Court handles all felony cases arising from Ann Arbor, Augusta, Pittsfield, Superior, York, and Ypsilanti Charter Townships.  The Washtenaw County Circuit Court also handles all criminal felony cases arising from the following Townships: Bridgewater; Dexter; Freedom; Lima; Lodi; Lyndon; Manchester; Northfield; Salem; Saline; Scio; Sharon; Sylvan; and Webster Townships.

Fighting Ann Arbor Felony Cases

The Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judges appreciate a good litigious fight and are not afraid to grant our motions. We recently had multiple charges thrown out in a felony case based on the bad search of police officers. The key thing is that you have to fight, if you don’t you won’t win. Call us today to discuss your Washtenaw County criminal case.