Quick Answer
How does criminal record expungement document prep work in Washtenaw County?
We prepare Michigan Clean Slate and traditional expungement applications for Washtenaw County residents. Complete MC 227 packet with fingerprint instructions. Not a law firm; no legal advice.
What's Included
- ✓MC 227 application
- ✓Certified conviction records instructions
- ✓Michigan State Police fingerprint packet
- ✓Prosecutor and AG service list
Washtenaw County Courthouse
Washtenaw County Trial Court (22nd Circuit) — 101 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Washtenaw County Circuit, Family Division, and Probate matters are filed at the county courthouse in downtown Ann Arbor. District Court matters route through the 14A, 14B, and 15th District Courts depending on location.
How it works in Washtenaw County
- Check eligibility with our free expungement checker, then submit the intake.
- Get fingerprints taken and request certified records of each conviction.
- We prepare the MC 227 application for the Washtenaw County court where you were convicted.
- You file, serve the prosecutor and Attorney General as instructed, and attend the hearing if one is set.
Filing in Washtenaw County: local details
- Court
- Washtenaw County 22nd Circuit Court
- Address
- 101 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48107
- Phone
- (734) 222-3270
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
E-filing: MiFILE handles circuit civil and family filings for the Washtenaw County Trial Court.
Common court fees (paid to the court, separate from our fee)
- Divorce without minor children$175
- Divorce with minor children$255
- General civil complaint$175
- Motion fee$20
Washtenaw County operates as a unified Trial Court, so circuit, district, and probate functions share administration. Ann Arbor's large student and international population means residency-requirement questions come up often — you still need 180 days in Michigan and 10 days in the county.
What to bring to the clerk
- A government-issued photo ID
- Your completed, signed forms plus the number of copies the clerk requires (usually the original and two copies)
- Payment for the filing fee — most Michigan clerks take cash, money order, or card (card payments usually add a processing fee)
- A fee waiver request (form MC 20) if you cannot afford the filing fee
- The case number, if your matter is already open
Fees and hours change. Confirm with the clerk before you go. Full 22nd Circuit Court guide
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