Michigan · Macomb County

Small Claims Court in Macomb County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Macomb County

Small claims here are heard at more than one courthouse. The court matches a case to a location by address.

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Macomb County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Shelby Township
Shelby Township District Court 41 A
52420 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI, 48316
(586) 739-7325
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Sterling Heights
City of Sterling Heights - 41A District Court
40111 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, MI, 48313
(586) 446-2500

Not sure which courthouse? Use the court's official court locator to match your ZIP code to the correct location, or let Squabble identify it for you automatically. Hub courthouses can change; confirm before you file.

Macomb County has 2 courthouses listed above; Shelby Township District Court 41 A is one of them. Macomb County covers 41 ZIP codes, including the Armada, Center Line and Clinton Township areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Macomb County

Small claims in Macomb County

Residents of Macomb County, Michigan, a county of 886,175 people that includes communities such as Warren, Clinton Township, Roseville, Mount Clemens, Sterling Heights, and Eastpointe, along with ZIP codes including 48035, 48044, 48066, and 48088, can bring cases through the Michigan Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $7,000. Two courthouses serve the area. The Shelby Township District Court 41 A sits at 52420 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, 48316, and can be reached at (586) 739-7325 or at http://www.shelbytwp.org/court. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 to 4:00 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday. The City of Sterling Heights 41A District Court is located at 40111 Dodge Park Rd. in Sterling Heights, 48313, with a phone number of (586) 446-2500 and a website at https://www.sterling-heights.net/421/41A-District-Court. Its hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with weekends closed. Electronic filing is not available. Macomb County lies near St. Clair County, Oakland County, and Wayne County.

Where Macomb County hears these cases

More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.

Shelby Township District Court 41 A

52420 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI 48316
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

City of Sterling Heights - 41A District Court

40111 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Macomb County at a glance

Population886,175
Court sits inShelby Township
Court systemMichigan Small Claims Court
Claim limit$7,000
ZIP codes in county41
Towns and cities19
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Macomb County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Armada, Center Line, Clinton Township, Eastpointe, Fraser, Harrison Township, Macomb, Mount Clemens, New Baltimore, New Haven, Ray, Richmond, Romeo, Roseville, Saint Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren, Washington.

All 41 ZIP codes in Macomb County
4800548015480214802648035480364803848042480434804448045480464804748048480504805148062480654806648080480814808248088480894809048091480924809348094480954809648310483114831248313483144831548316483174831848397

Macomb County in context

Macomb County is the 3rd most populous of Michigan's 83 counties, with about 886,175 residents. Shelby Township District Court 41 A, in Shelby Township, is about 19 miles from the St. Clair County courthouse in Port Huron and 7 miles from the Oakland County courthouse in Pontiac.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Squabble in Macomb County

Cases prepared since Jan 202410
Median claim$5,400

Figures as of September 2026, from Squabble's own case records.

Sources for Macomb County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Macomb County

$7,000
Maximum claim
$7,000 maximum
$35–$160
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by Michigan

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Macomb County

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $600: $35
  • Claims up to $1,750: $55
  • Claims up to $10,000: $75
  • Claims over $10,000: $160
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouses listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Macomb County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $7,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$35–$160.
Where do you file?+
At Shelby Township District Court 41 A, City of Sterling Heights - 41A District Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Shelby Township District Court 41 A, 52420 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI 48316. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 to 4:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (586) 739-7325.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Armada, Center Line, Clinton Township, Eastpointe, Fraser, Harrison Township, Macomb, Mount Clemens, New Baltimore, New Haven, Ray, Richmond, Romeo, Roseville, Saint Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren, Washington.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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