Municipal Court

Russell F. Ethridge has been the Municipal Judge since 1998, and he was first licensed to practice law in 1980. For the majority of the past twenty-three years, the judge has focused his practice on civil and criminal litigation and trial work. Judge Ethridge has resided in Grosse Pointe City for most of forty-two years. He is married to Debra J. Wright, M.D., and together they have three children.

Commonly Asked Questions

Links to Websites

Court Dates (Link to Calendar)

Fines Fees and Penalties (Printable Brochure)

Grosse Pointe City Municipal Court

17147 Maumee

Grosse Pointe, MI 48230

(313) 343-5262 d32e@voyager.com

The Court accepts: cash, checks

certified checks and money orders.

The court staff is unable to provide legal

counsel. Please contact an attorney for advice.







Commonly Asked Questions

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  Do you handle small claims?



Where do I file a civil case with damages in excess of $3,000?

Who can I sue in Grosse Pointe City

Municipal Court?

Where can I get the court forms?

I received a ticket for parking in a handicapped

designated space and I have a handicap placard.

                  Why?

I received a meter ticket, but I have a handicap

permit. Why?

How do I obtain information regarding fines,

penalties, and fees?

Are there alternatives to litigation?

What violations can be waived?

I put my payment in the drop box on the due date,

but was assessed a late fee. Why?

What are the hours of operation for the parking meters?

Please use the links below to track Michigan cases, review Michigan Legislation, or learn more about legal updates.

Legislation: michiganlegislature.org

Legal Updates and Cases: icle.org

Michigan Supreme Court: supremecourt.state.mi.us

Michigan Courts: courts.michigan.gov