Court Staff

The Honorable John R. Parnell, Jr. is the seventh judge to serve as the Court's presiding judicial officer. Judge Parnell was elected by the citizens of Grosse Pointe Park in November 2025.

He is also an attorney engaged in the private practice of law. More background information for Judge Parnell can be found here: http://lp-plc.com/john-r-parnell-jr/

Jamie Ferszt serves as the Court Administrator. Ms. Ferszt oversees the day-to-day operations of the court, manages the court's budget, financial affairs, employees, and reporting requirements. Ms. Ferszt also serves as the court's liaison with other courts throughout the State and the State Court Administrator's Office. She can be reached at 313-822-4327.

Main court information number is 313-822-3535

They are available daily to accept civil case filings, payments of traffic and parking fines, assignment of court dates and acceptance of any other filing requirements that are court related. The clerks can answer procedural questions regarding the Court, but are not allowed to give legal advice. The Court has one probation officer who oversees persons on probation. Probation appointments are scheduled by the probation officer.