About Oakland County Circuit Court

The Oakland County Circuit Court is located at 1200 N Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341, on the Oakland County Government Complex. As Oakland County's court of general jurisdiction, it handles every felony, every divorce, every custody dispute, and every civil suit over $25,000 for all 61 Oakland County municipalities — from Troy to Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills to Pontiac, Royal Oak to Novi.

The complex also houses the Oakland County Probate Court — estates, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental-commitment matters.

Papers Delivered files affidavits at Oakland Circuit weekly. Our servers know the file room, the family-division clerks, the friend-of-the-court office, and which judges accept e-filing.

Cases Handled at Oakland County Circuit Court

  • Felonies — All felony cases originate in district court for preliminary exam, then move up to Circuit
  • Divorce — Including consent and contested cases
  • Custody and Parenting Time
  • Child Support and Friend of the Court
  • Civil Suits Over $25,000 — Personal injury, contract disputes, business litigation
  • Family Division — Juvenile, adoption, PPO appeals, name changes
  • Probate — Estates, wills, guardianships, conservatorships, mental commitments
  • Land Title and Real Property

Process Serving Services for Oakland Circuit Cases

Family Law Service

Divorce, custody, support, PPO — service handled with discretion. Audio/video documentation included free.

Civil Litigation

High-value civil suits, complaints over $25,000. Court-ready affidavits within 24 hours.

Subpoena Service

Witness, document, and deposition subpoenas for Circuit trials.

Probate Service

Notice of hearing, citation, and probate-court documents to interested parties.

Court Information

Court NameOakland County Circuit Court (and Probate Court)
Address1200 N Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
CountyOakland County (all 61 municipalities)
Standard Filing HoursMonday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cases HandledFelonies, divorce, custody, civil > $25,000, family, probate

Why Speed Matters in Oakland Circuit Cases

Circuit cases — especially divorce, custody, and PPO matters — have firm response deadlines. A summons served late can default a defendant or, worse, fail and force a re-serve that delays the case by weeks. Our 24-48 hour standard service and same-day rush keeps your timeline intact. Audio/video documentation eliminates the "I was never served" defense that can derail high-stakes Circuit proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oakland County Circuit Court?

1200 N Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341, on the Oakland County Government Complex. Probate Court is in the same complex.

What cases does Oakland Circuit handle?

Felonies, divorce, custody, support, civil over $25,000, family division (juvenile/adoption/PPO appeals), probate (estates/guardianships).

Do you file affidavits at Oakland Circuit?

Yes. Weekly. Audio/video documentation, GPS, photos, time-stamped attempts.

How fast for an Oakland Circuit case?

Standard 24-48 hours. Same-day rush within 4 hours.

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