Process Server for Wayne County Circuit Court
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Detroit. Michigan's largest circuit court, civil, family, and criminal divisions.
About Wayne County Circuit Court (Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan)
The Wayne County Circuit Court is the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan and the largest circuit court in the state. Its civil and family matters are heard at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226, at the foot of Woodward downtown. As Wayne County's court of general jurisdiction, it handles every divorce, custody dispute, and civil suit over $25,000 for all 43 Wayne County communities, from Detroit and Dearborn to Livonia, Canton, and the Grosse Pointes.
The circuit runs its divisions out of several downtown and near-downtown buildings. Criminal cases moved from the former Frank Murphy Hall of Justice to the new Wayne County Criminal Justice Center at 5301 Russell Street in September 2024. Family Division juvenile matters are heard at the Lincoln Hall of Justice, 1025 E. Forest Avenue, and the Friend of the Court operates from the Penobscot Building, 645 Griswold. We serve papers and file affidavits across all of these locations.
Detroit's district court, the 36th District Court at 421 Madison Street, is the busiest district court in Michigan and handles landlord-tenant, small claims, misdemeanors, and civil cases up to $25,000 within the city. Many Wayne County matters start at the 36th District and move up to the Circuit Court, so we coordinate service and filing across both. Papers Delivered files at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center regularly and knows the civil clerk's counter, the family-division intake, and the downtown routine that keeps same-day filing on schedule.
Cases and Documents We Serve at This Court
- Divorce and Family - Contested and consent divorce, custody, parenting time, and child support heard in the Family Division
- Civil Suits Over $25,000 - Personal injury, contract disputes, and business litigation above the district court threshold
- Felonies (Criminal Division) - Felony cases bound over from district court, now heard at the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center on Russell Street
- Personal Protection Orders - PPO petitions and service, handled with discretion and priority
- Probate and Estates - Wills, estates, guardianships, and conservatorships through the Wayne County Probate Court at 2 Woodward Avenue
- Juvenile and Adoption - Family Division juvenile matters heard at the Lincoln Hall of Justice on E. Forest Avenue
- Landlord-Tenant and Evictions - Filed at the 36th District Court for Detroit properties, with related Circuit Court appeals
Process Serving Services for This Court
Service of Process
Personal service of summons, complaints, and court orders, with a notarized affidavit of service. Audio and video documentation included free.
Subpoena Service
Witness, records, and deposition subpoenas served on time for hearings and trials.
Court Filing and Affidavits
We file your documents with the county clerk and return court-ready affidavits and stamped copies.
Skip Tracing
We locate hard to find defendants and witnesses when an address is stale or wrong.
Court Information
| Court | Wayne County Circuit Court (Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan) |
| Address | 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226 |
| County | Wayne County |
| Filing Hours | Monday to Friday, typical filing hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (confirm holidays and division) |
| Our Service | Process serving, subpoena service, court filing, affidavit of service, skip tracing |
Why Fast Service Matters
Wayne County carries the heaviest docket in Michigan, and its deadlines do not bend for a late serve. A summons or complaint served past the deadline can default your client or force a re-serve that pushes a Detroit case back weeks. Same-day and rush service across the city keeps divorce, PPO, eviction, and civil timelines on track. Every serve includes GPS, photos, and time-stamped attempts so the affidavit stands up and the 'I was never served' defense goes nowhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Wayne County Circuit Court located?
Civil and family cases are heard at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226. Criminal cases are now handled at the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center, 5301 Russell Street, Detroit, MI 48211, which replaced the former Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in September 2024.
Is the Wayne County Circuit Court the same as the 3rd Circuit Court?
Yes. The Wayne County Circuit Court is the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan. It is a single-county circuit and the largest circuit court in the state, serving all 43 Wayne County cities and townships.
Do you serve papers at the 36th District Court too?
Yes. The 36th District Court at 421 Madison Street handles Detroit landlord-tenant, small claims, misdemeanors, and civil cases up to $25,000. We serve and file at both the 36th District Court and the Wayne County Circuit Court.
How fast can you serve and file in Wayne County?
Standard service is 24 to 48 hours, with same-day rush available across Detroit and Wayne County. We file affidavits at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center regularly and provide court-ready proof of service with each job.
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