Rochester Hills DUI Lawyer
If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Rochester Hills, Michigan, you need a Rochester Hills DUI lawyer who already knows the 52-3 District Court inside and out — the judges, the process, and how cases here actually move. We’re in this courthouse constantly, and that familiarity works in our clients’ favor.
52-3 District Court at a Glance
The 52-3 District Court sits just north of M-59 and just east of Rochester Road. Most people, including lawyers, simply call it “Rochester” or “Rochester Hills.”
- Serves 10 Oakland County municipalities: Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Addison Township, Lake Angelus, Oakland Township, Orion Township, Oxford (Township and Village), and Lake Orion and Leonard
- Three judges sit on the bench: Nancy T. Carniak, Laura E. Polizzi, and Lisa L. Asadoorian
- Part of Oakland County’s 52nd District, alongside the Novi (52-1), Clarkston (52-2), and Troy (52-4) courts
- Known for moving cases faster than most Metro Detroit courts — one more reason to have a lawyer in place quickly
Free, confidential phone consultations are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 248-986-9700. An after-hours answering service picks up outside those hours, and you can also reach us through the contact form or chat box on our site.
Want the Full Playbook for the 52-3 Court?
Bond conditions and alcohol testing, jail alternatives like WWAM, what actually happens the day you show up at the courthouse, how the judges tend to approach a case — we’ve laid all of that out in detail in our complete guide, DUI in the 52-3 District Court (Rochester Hills). If you want to know exactly what to expect before you call, start there.
First, Second, and Third Offense Cases in Rochester Hills
Most Rochester Hills DUI cases are first offense or second offense matters, and both are handled from arraignment through sentencing entirely within the 52-3 court. A third offense is a felony under MCL 257.625, and those cases are almost always bound over to the Oakland County Circuit Court after the early stages here.
High BAC (Super Drunk) Cases in Rochester Hills
Michigan’s High BAC law — commonly called Super Drunk — applies when a driver’s blood alcohol content is 0.17% or higher, more than double the standard legal limit. It’s a first-offense-only enhancement: if you have a prior DUI conviction within the past seven years, the case is charged as a second offense instead, not High BAC. These cases carry additional requirements beyond a standard first-offense DUI, including a longer restricted-license period. For the full breakdown of penalties, see our High BAC / Super Drunk defense page.
Why Choose a Rochester Hills DUI Lawyer
Because we handle so many Rochester Hills DUI cases, our firm can give clients a genuinely accurate picture of how their case is likely to play out — not vague reassurances, but real information based on what we see in this courthouse every week.
Anyone with a case pending here should be a smart consumer: call around, talk to more than one lawyer, and pay attention to who gives you straight answers instead of just what you want to hear. My team and I are always glad to answer your questions directly, and to compare notes against anything another lawyer has told you.
Free Consultation With a Rochester Hills DUI Lawyer
All of our consultations are done over the phone, right when you call. We’re reachable Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at tel: 586-465-1980. An after-hours answering service is available outside those hours.