Wayne County
Probate Court
An Accessible Court
An innovative court where there is complete confidence that all probate matters will be resolved with fairness & integrity.
Upcoming Court Closures Affecting Filing Hours:
February 17 - President's Day
Beginning January 1, 2025, Chief Judge David Braxton will be hearing the mental health docket. Judge Michael J. McClory will be taking over Judge Braxton's current docket. In addition, Judge Macie Tuiasosopo Gaines will be taking over Judge Judy A. Hartsfield's docket as Judge Hartsfield is moving to the Juvenile Division.
For updated zoom/courtroom info, please vist the zoom hearing info page. Please check this website frequently for updates and other important information.
WCPC Information
Judges of Probate
- Hon. David Braxton, Chief Judge
- Hon. David A. Perkins, Chief Judge Pro Tempore
- Hon. Judy A. Hartsfield
- Hon. Terrance A. Keith
- Hon. Lawrence J. Paolucci
- Hon. Michael J. McClory
- Hon. Todd E. Briggs
- Hon. Macie Tuiasosopo Gaines
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Vision & Mission
Vision:
An innovative court where there is complete confidence that all probate matters will be resolved with fairness & integrity.
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Mission
We are dedicated to handling all probate matters with C.A.R.E