Saginaw, Michigan is truly a tale of two cities – East Saginaw and Saginaw City. In the late 1800’s, Saginaw became the unified city when East Saginaw and Saginaw City consolidated. Historically, Saginaw was a thriving lumber and manufacturing community. Saginaw has many references in American popular culture including a Simon and Garfunkel song. In the song “America,” Simon and Garfunkel make references to Saginaw as the song describes hitchhiking across America.

There are many lawyers in Saginaw to help clients with their legal troubles. Saginaw lawyers are experienced to handle client cases involving wills and trusts, employment law, real estate matters, and family law among others.

The city of Saginaw and nine of its police officers were recently sued by the mother of Milton Hall for the wrongful death of her son. Mr. Hall, a resident of Saginaw, stole a cup of coffee from a gas station. When police officers confronted Mr. Hall about his theft,he began waving a knife at them in an aggressive manner, prompting the officers to open fire on him and kill him. Mr. Hall’s mother asserts that the police officers knew or should have known that such action was unnecessary and overly aggressive given the circumstances, and that she is entitled to punitive damages in addition to regular damages for her son’s wrongful death.

Lawyers in Saginaw can have their cases heard in either the 70^th District Court or Saginaw County 10^th Circuit Court. The 70^th District Court hears all misdemeanor criminal offenses. It also hears civil claims that involve less than $25,000 in damages. In addition, cases involving landlord/tenant disputes are heard in the District Court. Saginaw County 10^th Circuit Court hears all felony criminal cases. The Circuit Court also hears all civil cases that involve damages in excess of $25,000. In addition, there is a probate court in Saginaw County.

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For more information on the laws in Saginaw, please visit the following links:

• Saginaw County Probate Court
• Saginaw County Circuit Court Clerk
• Saginaw County Bar Association