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03/02/2026

https://www.wxyz.com/news/36th-district-court-announces-amnesty-program-to-waive-late-fees-starting-next-week

Late fees, penalties, and warrant costs can be waived starting next week as part of a Courtwide Amnesty Program, the 36th District Court announced today.

07/24/2025

Another felony Case dismissed prior to trial.

05/16/2025

Not guilty.

10/22/2024

Felony case dismissed at Wayne County Circuit Court. Judge ruled, after a Frank's hearing, that a search warrant for entire home was overly broad, where there was only probable cause to issue a warrant for a search of the exterior of the home. Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution enforced.

01/19/2024

Eligible to Set Aside Your Michigan Criminal Convictions? Find out today! I will purchase your public criminal record from the Michigan State Police and provide an initial assessment on whether you meet the minimum legal requirements to apply. Attorney Shaun Godwin 313-288-2826 [email protected]

12/29/2023

Judge Larry Williams, Jr of the 36th District Court in the news and doing amazing work.

The court, which meets once a month, hears anywhere from 15 to 20 cases per session. Before appearing before the judge, defendants work on an action plan.

03/14/2019

Another victim of Wayne County's vehicle seizure scheme. “Fortunately, because I won my case I did not have to pay the $900 fine or storage fees, but I still had to pay the towing cost to get my car home and it was clearly dam-aged,” Knoelk said. “It was not in the same condition when they took it and it was devalued because it sat for so long.” Knoelk, who is disabled, is bitter about his experience and said being without his car for nearly two years also denied him the ability to earn extra income because he had no meaningful transportation and had to rely on public transportation to get to appointments.

02/14/2019

We have filed an appeal to the US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Legislators considering changes to state asset forfeiture law