41A District Court – Sterling Heights, Michigan
This District Court serves the City of Sterling Heights. The court handles the initial hearings in felony cases and all misdemeanor matters.
Sterling Heights District Court
The 41A District Court is located at 40111 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan. All traffic, misdemeanor offenses that happen in Sterling Heights will be adjudicated in this court. Felonies within the Sterling Heights jurisdiction start in the district court. This court has a hefty caseload and is very active, considering that it deals with only one city. It has three judges and three magistrates.
Matters dealt with this court are divided into three departments depending upon the subject matter. For instance, misdemeanors that can result in punishments for up to one year are handled from start to finish in the court’s criminal division. Misdemeanor offenses include minor drug charges, retail fraud, drunk driving (OWI), domestic violence, driving on a suspended license, and assault and battery. Felony offenses such as drunk driving 3rd offense, felonious assault, and the like will begin at the District Court level; however, they will eventually be sent to the Macomb County Circuit Court. The civil division addresses legal disputes. The Probation Department monitors individuals on court supervision.
The judges in the 41A District Court are highly respected and have a reputation of being congenial. That, however, should not sway you from hiring a skilled and experienced criminal defense lawyer. These judges mean business, and regardless of how nice you’ve heard they might be, they will dispense justice with a heavy hand. This is why you need to have someone there to protect your future and preserve your rights.
The Judges of the 41A District Court:
Annemarie M. Lepore
Annemarie Marino Lepore was appointed to the 41A District Court on December 21, 2018. Judge Lepore earned her political science degree from Oakland University and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. She is a member of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan – Macomb Region, the Macomb County Bar Association, the Macomb County Bar Foundation, and the Italian American Bar Association. Judge Lepore is very active in the community. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Macomb County Bar Association, Macomb County Bar Foundation, and Families Against Narcotics (FAN).
Stephen S. Sierawski
Stephen S. Sierawski was elected 41A District Judge in 1998. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Wayne State University Law School. He is a member of the Polish Advocate’s Association, the Italian-American Bar Association, Macomb County Bar Association, and the Michigan State Bar.
Kimberley A. Wiegand
Kimberley A. Wiegand was appointed to the 41A District Court on October 1, 2003, by Governor Jennifer Granholm. Judge Wiegand had served the community as a member of the Sterling Heights City Council from 1995-1997 and served as Mayor Pro Tem from 1997-1999. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in 1985 and Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law in 1990. She is a member of Michigan State Bar, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, is Chairperson of the Utica area Community Action Team and currently serves on the Executive Board for the Michigan District Court Judges Association.
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