“Defense Attorney Near Me”

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Oakland County, Michigan, you need to be represented by an experienced criminal defense attorney as early as possible in the legal process. Attorney Aaron Hilgendorf has been a criminal defense attorney for his entire career. He has over 17 years of experience defending clients in the courtrooms of Oakland County, including all municipal district courts throughout the county and at the Circuit Court

Oakland County Michigan Circuit Court Defense Attorney

In Oakland County, Michigan, certain criminal matters are heard in district courts, while others are heard in the Oakland County Circuit Court. In general, felonies and appeals from lower courts are heard in the Oakland County Circuit Court’s Civil/Criminal Division in the courthouse at 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan.

If you have been charged with a felony such as assault, armed robbery, drug trafficking, sexual assault, burglary, felony DUI, fraud, or weapons offenses, you need a defense attorney who has successfully tried many cases in Oakland County Circuit Court. It’s not a stretch to say that your freedom, and maybe your whole future, are on the line. Attorney Aaron Hilgendorf is a seasoned litigator with a reputation for intense preparation and strong advocacy in the courtroom.

Oakland County District Courts

Misdemeanor crimes, traffic offenses, civil infractions, and ordinance violations are dealt with in Oakland County’s various district courts, including:

  • 43rd District Court, Ferndale
    • 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, Michigan
  • 43rd District Court, Hazel Park
    • 43 E. Nine Mile Road, Hazel Park, Michigan
  • 43rd District Court, Madison Heights
    • 200 W. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights
  • 44th District Court, Royal Oak
    • 400 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan
  • 45th District Court, Oak Park
    • 13600 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, Michigan
  • 46th District Court, Southfield
    • 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan
  • 47th District Court, Farmington Hills
    • 31605 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan
  • 48th District Court, Bloomfield Hills
    • 4280 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
  • 50th District Court, Pontiac
    • 70 N. Saginaw Street, Pontiac Michigan
  • 51st District Court, Waterford
    • 5100 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, Michigan
  • 52nd District Court - Division 1, Novi
    • 48150 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Michigan
  • 52nd District Court - Division 2, Clarkston
    • 5850 Lorac Drive, Suite 400, Clarkston, Michigan
  • 52nd District Court - Division 3, Rochester Hills
    • 700 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, Michigan
  • 52nd District Court - Division 4, Troy
    • 520 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan

While offenses dealt with in Oakland County district courts may not carry penalties as harsh as those heard by the Circuit Court, they may still carry jail time, and a conviction can have a negative impact on your employment prospects, ability to drive, and other rights. Work with an experienced Oakland County criminal defense attorney to protect your rights.

More Than Just a Defense Attorney Near Oakland County

Family Law Services

Attorney Aaron Hilgendorf’s success as a criminal defense attorney soon led his former clients to seek him out and recommend him for family law services, such as divorce and child custody. In Oakland County, family law matters are heard in the Family Division of the Circuit Court, also located at the courthouse at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac, Michigan.

The Family Division was created so that all legal matters affecting a family could be consolidated. All cases involving the same family are assigned to the same judicial team. A judicial team consists of a circuit judge, case assistants, referees, and family counselors. Aaron Hilgendorf regularly represents clients before Oakland County Judges and judicial team members with the same diligence and preparation that he brings to his criminal defense practice.

Personal Injury Services

As with his family law practice, Aaron Hilgendorf began representing injured people in personal injury matters when former clients and others who learned of his reputation as a litigator sought him out. Most personal injury matters in Oakland County are heard in the Oakland County Circuit Court’s Civil/Criminal Division.

Aaron’s litigation experience means that he is prepared to take an injury matter to trial if necessary, which often enables him to achieve a favorable settlement on his client’s behalf.

Contact Hilgendorf Law: Conveniently Located in the Heart of Oakland County

Attorney Aaron Hilgendorf has defended clients charged with crimes in Oakland County since 2007, and has represented individuals in family law and personal injury matters for over 17 years. If you are facing Oakland County criminal charges or have other legal needs, contact Hilgendorf Law today.