About Michael Sawicky

A Lifetime of Service to Justice

Michael E. Sawicky has practiced law in the State of Michigan since 1995 and currently serves as a Magistrate in the 47th District Court, covering the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills. His career reflects a deep commitment to the rule of law, earned through decades of hands-on experience across every stage of the judicial process.

Having worked as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and magistrate, Sawicky understands the courtroom from every angle. That perspective helps him make decisions that are fair, informed, and grounded in the law.

Judicial & Legal Experience

Magistrate, 47th District Court

Conducts misdemeanor and felony arraignments, authorizes arrest and search warrants, presides over small-claims cases, and handles traffic and informal hearings.

Former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney,

Represented the people of Oakland County, Michigan and handled complex criminal matters.

Attorney & President, Michael E. Sawicky, P.L.L.C.

Criminal defense, civil litigation, and appellate practice with regular appearances in district, circuit, and federal courts. Ethics Officer, Art Therapy Credentials Board (Greensboro, NC)

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Qualifications

  • 47TH District Court Magistrate
  • Authored Chapter 10 in Michigan Criminal Procedure Handbook (Arrest and Arraignment) 2010
  • Graduated from the 1999 National College of District Attorneys’ Career Prosecutor Course in Houston, Texas
  • Graduated from the 1998 Advanced Felony Trial Practice Course in Port Huron, Michigan (Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan)
  • Graduated from the 1996 Prosecutor’s Basic Training Course in Roscommon, Michigan (Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan)

Bar Admissions & Education

Bar Admissions
  • All State of Michigan courts
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Education
  • University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D. 1994)
  • Fordham University (B.A. 1991)
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Professional & Community Memberships

Past Professional Memberships
  • Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 128
  • Oakland County Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • American Immigration Lawyers’ Association
  • Prosecuting Attorneys’ Association of Michigan
  • National College of District Attorneys Association



Community Memberships
  • Farmington/Farmington Hills Xemplar Club
  • Plast, Ukrainian Scouting Organization
  • Board of Directors, Ukrainian Archives & Museum