Court Rules
Judge Daniel P. O'Brien
Judge

Judge Daniel P. O'Brien

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • Chambers Drop Off

Filings >= 3 pages

  • Chambers Drop Off

Binding: Tabbed Three Ring

Motions In Limine Motions

  • Chambers Drop Off • By 12 00pm Monday Before Hearing

Binding: Tabbed Three Ring

Non Dispositive Motions

Communication

Clerk6 contacts

  • efiling@oakgov.com
  • mifile@imagesoft.com
  • efiling@oaklandcountymi.gov
  • 248-858-5831
  • 855-959-8868
  • 248-858-0582

Chambers3 contacts

  • dpochambers@oaklandcountymi.gov
  • dpochambers@oakgov.com
  • 248-858-7960

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Filing & Service rules

Courtesy Copy Requirements

When three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit one tabbed binder of judge’s copies, with each motion and its corresponding response together under a tab.

Upon the filing of three or more motions in limine, Judge O’Brien will require the parties to submit a tabbed binder with the judge’s copies of the motions and corresponding responses. Each tab should include a motion and the corresponding response, not separate binders from both sides.

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Judge’s copies must be submitted to chambers.

JUDGE'S COPIES ARE NOW REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS.

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Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.

Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.

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Submit the required binder to chambers by noon on the Monday before the hearing.

The binder must be submitted to chambers by no later than 12:00pm on the Monday before the motions are scheduled to be heard.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

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For summary-disposition motions, the court issues a briefing schedule after timely filing, and judge’s copies must be submitted to Chambers.

Upon the timely filing of a motion for summary disposition, the court will issue a briefing scheduling order with dates for response, optional reply, and hearing date. JUDGE’S COPIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

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When three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit one tabbed binder pairing each motion with its response to Chambers by noon on the preceding Monday.

Upon the filing of three or more motions in limine, Judge O’Brien will require the parties to submit a tabbed binder with the judge’s copies of the motions and corresponding responses. Each tab should include a motion and the corresponding response, not separate binders from both sides. The binder must be submitted to chambers by no later than 12:00pm on the Monday before the motions are scheduled to be heard.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | Motions in Limine

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

To schedule a motion, file a praecipe for an available motion-call date and comply with court-rule notice requirements.

To schedule a motion, please file a praecipe for any available motion call date and follow the court rules for notice requirements.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Requests for an in-person hearing should be sent to chambers by email.

*If you would like to request a matter be heard in person, please direct your request to DPOchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov.

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For other inquiries, contact chambers by phone or email.

For all other inquiries, please either call chambers OR email DPOchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov.

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Email chambers for assistance with Zoom connection issues.

If you have any issues with connecting to zoom, email DPOchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov for assistance.

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Requests for an in-person hearing should be directed to Chambers by email.

*If you would like to request a matter be heard in person, please direct your request to DPOchambers@oakgov.com.

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Email Chambers for assistance with Zoom connection issues.

If you have any issues with connecting to zoom, email DPOchambers@oakgov.com for assistance.

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Other inquiries may be directed to Chambers by phone or email.

For all other inquiries, please either call chambers OR email DPOchambers@oakgov.com.

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 57 rules apply across Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Fees

All 14

  • MiFILE e-filing has no fee except for documents requiring statutory filing fees, which are paid through MiFILE and subject to a credit-card transaction fee of up to 3%.

  • Payment is charged to the filer’s credit card at checkout when the filing is submitted, and refunded if the document is rejected.

  • Applies to
    Complaint

    Select the statutory filing fee type on the complaint.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Pleading or document

    Combine pages into a document and combine any attachments with the main pleading or document before submitting.

  • Applies to
    Document
    Must include
    caption, case number

    The first page of each document must include the case number, case names, and document title.

  • Applies to
    Judgment of divorce

    File the Record of Divorce or Annulment form before or with the Judgment of Divorce; if filed together, submit them as separate documents in the same bundle, not as an attachment.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Pleading or document

    Separate each pleading or document into its own file before uploading; do not combine distinct documents into one PDF.

  • Applies to
    Civil case filing

    E-filing is mandatory for civil cases when starting a new case and when filing in an existing case.

  • Applies to
    Pleading or document

    Submit each pleading or document as its own document, not as separate individual pages.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    If a case number cannot be found in MiFILE, email the listed address to have the case added.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    248-858-5831

    Questions about ePraecipe may be directed to Oakland County Case Management by telephone.

  • Phone
    855-959-8868

    MiFILE technical and customer care support is available by telephone or email.

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About Judge Daniel P. O'Brien

Elected to the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court on November 5, 2002. Re-elected by voters in November 2010 and November of 2016 Graduate of University of Detroit School of Law (Juris Doctor Degree) and University of Detroit Business School (Bachelor of Science Degree) Private practice attorney, 1998-2002 Assistant Municipal Attorney and Assistant City Attorney for various communities in Oakland County, 1998-2002 Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Oakland County, 1995-1996 Member: State Bar of Michigan, Ancient Order of Hibernians Former Adjunct Professor – Oakland Community College Former Gianna House, Advisory Former Member, Royal Oak Zoning Board of Appeals; Circuit Court Criminal Assignment Committee; Bench Liaison to the OCBA Circuit Court Committee; Thomas M. Cooley Law School’s Professionalism Advisory Committee; South Oakland County Bar Association; Catholic Lawyers Formerly appointed by the Troy City Council to the Member-Advisory Committee for the Troy Daze Festival Oakland Community College’s Outstanding Alumnus 2010

Circuit Court Judge, Civil Criminal Div In person courtroom: 2H Courtroom 2H, Second Floor 248-858-7960 Chambers: 248-858-7960 DPOChambers@oaklandcountymi.gov

Common questions about Judge Daniel P. O'Brien's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Daniel P. O'Brien?

Details: by chambers drop off. Judge’s copies must be submitted to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judge O’Brien’s motion call

Does Judge Daniel P. O'Brien require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Daniel P. O'Brien's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. To schedule a motion, file a praecipe for an available motion-call date and comply with court-rule notice requirements.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Judge O’Brien’s motion call

How may parties contact Judge Daniel P. O'Brien's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Daniel P. O'Brien's chambers. The rule lists email DPOchambers@oaklandcountymi.gov. Email chambers for assistance with Zoom connection issues.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Protocol
Complete rules summary for Judge Daniel P. O'Brien

Email chambers for assistance with Zoom connection issues.

Requests for an in-person hearing should be sent to chambers by email.

To schedule a motion, file a praecipe for an available motion-call date and comply with court-rule notice requirements.

Judge’s copies are not required for non-dispositive motions.

Judge’s copies must be submitted to chambers.

When three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit one tabbed binder of judge’s copies, with each motion and its corresponding response together under a tab.

Submit the required binder to chambers by noon on the Monday before the hearing.

For other inquiries, contact chambers by phone or email.

Email Chambers for assistance with Zoom connection issues.

Requests for an in-person hearing should be directed to Chambers by email.

For summary-disposition motions, the court issues a briefing schedule after timely filing, and judge’s copies must be submitted to Chambers.

When three or more motions in limine are filed, the parties must submit one tabbed binder pairing each motion with its response to Chambers by noon on the preceding Monday.

Other inquiries may be directed to Chambers by phone or email.

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