DUI Attorney in New Baltimore, MI
If you’re looking for a New Baltimore DUI lawyer, the 42-2 District Court is where your case will be heard — and it’s one of the better places in Macomb County to be. The court handles DUI cases for New Baltimore, New Haven, Chesterfield Township, and Lenox Township, located on 23 Mile Road well east of I-94. A DUI charge in Michigan is governed by MCL 257.625, and how that charge resolves depends enormously on the court — and the judge — where your case is heard.
Judge William Hackel III
The 42-2 is a one-judge court, and that judge is the Hon. William H. Hackel III. His father was longtime Macomb County Sheriff William Hackel, and his brother Mark Hackel currently serves as County Executive — a law enforcement pedigree that might make you wonder which way he leans. The good news is that he leans entirely toward fairness.
Judge Hackel has a genuine ability to talk with people, not just at them. Our clients consistently tell us that they leave his courtroom wanting to follow his orders — not out of fear of what happens if they don’t, but out of a genuine respect for him as a person. That’s rare, and it matters in how cases play out here.
That said, anyone who mistakes his manner for softness will learn otherwise quickly. He is fair and rehabilitative — but not a pushover.
For a fuller picture of how DUI cases are handled in the 42-2 — bond conditions, offense-level breakdowns, and how charges typically resolve — see our companion article: DUI in the 42-2 District Court (New Baltimore).
How DUI Cases Are Handled Here
Fines and costs at the 42-2 tend toward the more affordable end of the Macomb County spectrum. The court runs efficiently — once a case gets moving, it stays moving. However, the court is also flexible and inclined toward working toward resolving cases fairly, rather than just quickly. The staff here is consistently pleasant and professional.
Our firm has handled a large number of DUI cases in this court. We know the judge, the prosecutors, and the rhythm of how things work here. If you need a New Baltimore DUI lawyer, call our office for a free, confidential consultation. We’re available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 586-465-1980. An after-hours answering service is available when the office is closed. You can also reach us through the contact form or chat box on our website.
To learn more about how we handle DUI cases throughout Metro Detroit, visit our Michigan DUI defense page.