Rochester Hills, Michigan Personal Injury Attorneys
Rochester Hills, Michigan is a northern suburb of Detroit in Oakland County. The City of Rochester Hills is bordered on the north by Oakland Charter Township to the east by the City of Rochester and Shelby Township to the south by the City of Troy and on the west by the City of Auburn Hills. Residents of Rochester, Oakland Township, and Rochester Hills often use the term “Rochester” to describe the area in which they live.
According to the U. S. Census Bureau, Rochester Hills had 71,001 residents in 2008. The median age was 40.6 years. There were 27,000 households in Rochester Hills, MI with an average household size of 2.6 people. Families made up 71 percent of the households. The median income of households in Rochester Hills, Michigan was $84,834, compared to the national average of $52,175.
According to the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce, top employers here are Rochester Community Schools, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Oakland University, Robotics America Inc., and Meijer Cos. Ltd.
Rochester Hills is located in Automation Alley, the state's premier technology cluster that drives growth in Southeast Michigan's economy. Automation Alley focuses on workforce and business development of diverse technology industries.
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center in Rochester serves the health care needs of Rochester Hill residents. Crittenton Hospital Medical Center is a 290-bed acute care health care facility that provides a campus for residents from Wayne State University’s School of Medicine and Oakland University’s School of Nursing.
Rochester Community Schools and
Avondale Community Schools provide
public school education for the children of
Rochester Hills. There are also numerous
private educational facilities available in
Rochester Hills.
Rochester
College,
Oakland
Community College and Oakland University
serve the post-secondary education needs of
Rochester Hills.
Rochester Hills, Michigan is easily accessed
by M-59 from the east and west and I-75 from
the north and south. The nearby
Oakland
County International Airport in
Waterford Township provides air
transportation service to Rochester Hills.
The Birmingham Michigan and Pontiac Amtrak Stations
provide commuter rail service.
The Rochester Hills area offers many
opportunities for outdoor recreation. The
city operates 14 parks covering over 900
acres, including the Pine Trace Golf Course.
A 4.5-mile portion of the
Clinton River Trail travels through
Rochester Hills, where pedestrians can view
a variety of wildlife species. The
Paint Creek Trail also travels through
Rochester Hills, allowing for
family-friendly activities such as hiking,
bicycling and horseback riding.
The Michigan judicial system includes the
Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, a trial
court of general jurisdiction known as the
Circuit Court, a probate court, and courts
of limited jurisdiction. The Supreme Court’s
authority to hear cases is discretionary.
Circuit courts in Michigan are the trial
courts with the broadest powers. Generally,
the Circuit Court will handle all civil
cases with claims of more than $25,000, and
any criminal case where the defendant could
be sent to prison. District courts handle
most traffic violations and hear both
criminal and civil cases including small
claims and landlord-tenant disputes. Civil
disputes seeking monetary damages cannot
exceed $25,000 in District Court.
Rochester Hills utilizes the Circuit Court
in Oakland County. The Circuit Court hears
both civil and criminal cases and has sole
and exclusive jurisdiction on certain
matters involving family law. The Family
Division handles cases involving divorce,
adoption, juvenile delinquency, child
custody, paternity and child support, abuse
and neglect and personal protection orders.
The 52nd District Court 3rd Division serves Rochester Hills, Michigan. The courthouse is located at 700 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, Michigan. The court has a civil, criminal and traffic division. The District Court Judges and Magistrates also perform marriage ceremonies for the general public.
The Stroble Law Firm, P.C. is a full-service law firm based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. We focus on personal injury cases, including: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motor vehicle accidents, Birth Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Workers' Compensation and Wrongful Death.
Our personal injury attorneys are experienced in trial litigation, as well as negotiation and alternative dispute resolution – and we work closely with our clients to build an effective strategy designed to achieve the best possible outcome for each case. In addition to personal injury, our firm also provides representation in the areas of family law, business & commercial law, employment law and criminal defense. We work with clients throughout the State of Michigan, including Rochester Hills.
For help with your Rochester Hills personal injury claim, call the accident and injury lawyers at The Stroble Law Firm, P.C. at (888) 454-0801 or use our online contact form for a free evaluation of your case.
