14A District Court – Reflect, Grow & Defend in Washtenaw County DUI Cases

If you're charged with a DUI/OWI in Washtenaw County (outside Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Township), your case will fall under the 14A District Court. This court has four branches—each serving different communities—so knowing where your case will be heard matters.

​Court Locations & Who They Serve (2025)

14A-1 District Court (Ann Arbor Service Center)

• Address: 4133 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
• Serves: Ann Arbor (City and Charter Township), Pittsfield Township, Barton Hills Village, Salem Township, Augusta Township, Ypsilanti Township, and surrounding areas.

14A-2 District Court (Ypsilanti)

• Address: 415 W Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
• Serves: Ypsilanti, Barton Hills, Ann Arbor Township areas, Superior Township, and Eastern Michigan University student community.

14A-3 District Court (Chelsea)

• Address: 122 S Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
• Serves: Chelsea, Dexter, Lima, Lyndon, Northfield, Scio, Sylvan, Webster Townships, and Dexter Village.

14A-4 District Court (Saline)

• Address: 1000 N Maple Road, Saline, MI 48176
• Serves: Saline, Milan, Bridgewater, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Northfield, Sharon, Webster, York Townships, Dexter Village, Dexter Township, and Chelsea.

Judges (2025)

• Judge J. Cedric Simpson – Presides at 14A-1 and also serves across the district.
• Judge Anna Frushour - Presides at the 14A3 and 14A4
• Judge Barr – Serves at 14A-2 

​A Moment of Self-ReflectionYou are a good person—respectful of the law, devoted to your family and job—now facing a DUI charge. This moment doesn’t define you. It can be a turning point to step back, reflect, and identify what led you here, so you can move forward intentionally.

Wheel of Life – Rate Yourself 1 to 10:

1. Career & Work
2. Family & Relationships
3. Health & Well-Being
4. Finances
5. Personal Growth & Learning
6. Social & Community Life
7. Physical Environment & Stability
8. Recreation & Fulfillment

Consider:

• Which areas are thriving?
• Which are under stress?
• Could challenges in one or more areas have influenced your behavior that night?

Understanding the “Why” – Criminology Insights

​We also use proven theories to help understand your situation:

• Rational Choice Theory – Did you underestimate the risks in the moment?
• Behavioral Economics – Did convenience or urgency take priority over safety?
• Self-Control Theory – Did alcohol impair your decision-making?
• Neutralization Theory – Did you rationalize your choices (“just a few blocks,” “I’ve done this before”)?
• General Strain Theory – Were you coping with stress from work, family, or finances?

Combining these insights with your Wheel of Life scores helps uncover root causes—and tells the court that you’re not just defending a charge, but learning from it.

Our Approach in 14A District Court

​Judges and magistrates in this court value responsibility and proactive change. Together, we will:

1. Review your Wheel of Life scores.
2. Explore how personal strains may have influenced the incident.
3. Develop a proactive plan (counseling, education, community service if appropriate).
4. Present your true story in a way that highlights accountability and growth.