DWI/Sobriety Court

40 N. Main St.
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
586-469-6164
lori.george@macombgov.org

The 16th Judicial Circuit Court DWI/Sobriety Treatment Court is dedicated to helping address alcohol dependence by recurring drinking and driving offenders. Our goal is to provide an intensive but rewarding opportunity to end the cycle of alcohol abuse, promote long-term sobriety, and, in doing so, not only protect the community but improve the quality of life for our participants.

Our judge

Judge Julie Gatti graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1989. She received her Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University in 1995. Judge Gatti was elected to the Circuit Court bench in November 2018. Prior to her election, Judge Gatti was in private practice, specializing in Family Law. She served 9 years on the Board of the Macomb County Bar Association (MCBA) and was elected its 85^th President. She was the proud recipient of the MCBA’s Civility Award for 2017-2018. Judge Gatti serves on the Board of Directors of The Resolution Center. Additionally, she is a member of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan - Macomb Region, the Italian American Bar Association of Michigan, and the Italian American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan.

DWI/Sobriety Court team members

Julie Gatti - Judge

Lori George - Coordinator

Phone: 586-469-6164
Email: lori.george@macombgov.org

Corey Marston - Probation Agent

Phone: 586-332-7238
Email: marstonC1@michigan.gov

Jennifer Chupa - Defense Counsel

Phone: 586-574-2462
Email: jen21@hotmail.com

Eligibility criteria

Must be a resident of Macomb County.
Must be convicted of Felony Operating under the influence of alcohol (Application must be submitted POST PLEA).
Must meet PA511 criteria.
Must have an Alcohol Use Disorder.
Must not be a Violent Offender as defined by the Drug Treatment Courts Statute.
Must not have a pending felony offense/warrant through any other jurisdiction.
Must not be under the supervision of another treatment court.