Lapeer 71-A District Court

Have you been charged with a Traffic Civil Infraction or Criminal Matter in Lapeer County?  Are you looking for an attorney who works in the Lapeer 71-A District Court, which governs all misdemeanor criminal cases that takes place in Lapeer County?  If so, then the Lawyers of Garmo & Kiste, PLC are right for you.

Having handled many Criminal Defense / Traffic cases in Lapeer County, the attorneys of Garmo & Kiste, PLC are here to serve you. Our lawyers offer solutions that are tailored to fit your own specific needs, and understand how important your matter is. Though we can never guarantee you a particular result, you can count on our hard work, dedication, and commitment.

For more information call us at (248) 398-7100  for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.

Why hire us?

The 71-A District Court, is located at 255 Clay St., Lapeer, MI, and is served by only Judges, the Hon. Laura Cheger Barnard, as the Hon. John T. Connolly has retired. A  Magistrate appointed by the Judges, assists with Informal Hearings on Civil Infractions, Arraignments on Ordinance cases and Hearings on Small Claims. The District Court has jurisdiction of all City Ordinance violations and State Law Misdemeanors. The Court also conducts Preliminary Examinations of Felony Case.

Having handled a great number of Criminal and Traffic cases in volume in the 71-A District Court which serves only all of Lapeer County, our attorneys are familiar with the City Attorneys, Lapeer Counties’ Prosecutors, and the Judges of the 71-A District Court. Through their experiences and the relationships they have built with the 71-A District Court, our attorneys can anticipate the Judges’ responses, understand how the Prosecutor will want to proceed, and with that knowledge can negotiate the best deal for our clients in efforts of removing as much uncertainty from the legal justice system as possible.

Remember, Judges have a tremendous amount of discretion when deciding punishment, let us help you. For more information call us at (248) 398-7100  for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.

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71-A District Court, 255 Clay St., Lapeer, MI.