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Order Appointing Attorney

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2007

This form is an official court order used to officially name an attorney to represent a person in a court case. It states who the appointed attorney is and for what proceedings.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 330.1454, MCL 700.5208, MCL 700.5209(2)(d), MCL 700.5219(4) MCL 700.5305(3)-(4), MCL 700.5406(1), MCR 5.404(D)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a case has been filed in the probate court and the judge decides that it is necessary to appoint an attorney to represent a person involved in the case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a court order that officially appoints an attorney to represent a person in a case filed in the probate court.
Who fills out this form?
The form is signed by the judge, making it an order from the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2007.

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