Serving all of Washtenaw County

Presiding over guardianships, conservatorships, wills, trusts, and estates with fairness, compassion, and integrity.

What is Probate Court?

The probate court primarily handles adult and minor guardianships, conservatorships, wills, trusts, and decedent estates. These matters often arise during moments of crisis involving mental health, cognitive decline, family vulnerability, and end-of-life decisions. Individuals and families deserve a court that treats them with dignity, care, and respect.

Alethia Battles
is the
Best Choice

Alethia’s unique background as both an attorney and a clinical social worker assures trustworthy results that are fair, legally sound, and person-centered

With over a decade of experience in probate matters across multiple counties in Michigan and Ohio, Alethia Battles brings the qualifications, lived experience, and professional judgment necessary to serve Washtenaw County with excellence.

Her unique background as both an attorney and a clinical social worker ensures justice that understands people—not just cases.

Alethia's core values

Experience

A proven record of legal knowledge, sound judgment, and real-world courtroom practice—because decisions should be grounded in understanding and lived-experience, not supposition.

Compassionate Leadership

Justice that listens. Leading with empathy, respect, and fairness for every person who enters the courtroom, while upholding the rule of law.

Access

Timely, well-reasoned decisions that respect the court’s time and upholds the public’s trust.

Support Fairness in Our Courts

Your contribution helps ensure that every family in Washtenaw County has access to fair, compassionate, and effective justice. Together, we can build a probate court that truly serves our community.

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Contributions are not tax-deductible. Paid for by CTE Alethia Battles for Probate Judge.