Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca is a judge for the Sixth Circuit Court of Michigan in Oakland County. She was elected to the bench on November 8, 2008.

During her judicial tenure, Gorcyca has presided over the Family Division.

Prior to her election, she had worked for fifteen years as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in Oakland County (1993 to 2008). During her tenure there, Gorcyca was Chief of the Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Units.

She received a B.S. in criminal justice from Michigan State University in 1989. Gorcyca went on to complete a J.D. at Detroit College of Law in 1993.

She was the founder and former chair of the Oakland County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team. Gorcyca also sat as co-chair of the Oakland County Coordinating Council Against Domestic Violence and served as a member of the Royal Oak Task Force Against Domestic Violence.

In addition, she was a past board member of the Troy Community Coalition for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse and served as an instructor for the Oakland Police Academy and a lecturer for the Domestic Violence course and Basic Training with the Prosecuting Attorney Association of Michigan.

Gorcyca was named “A Crime Fighting Mom” by United States Senator Carl Levin in 2008 for her work in crime prevention and her efforts to create a safer community.

In 2017, she was publicly censured by the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission for judicial misconduct stemming from “demeaning and disparaging remarks” made to three children during a custody case. Gorcyca had found the children in contempt of court for refusing to speak to their father.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca

CURETON SANDRA MARIE vs. COOK KEON DUANE

On May 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 29, 2026

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Oakland County

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Oakland County, MI

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Child Support

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Jun 03, 2026

JAKUBIK JOHN MICHAEL vs. JAKUBIK CHERYL LEE

On May 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 27, 2026

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Oakland County

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Oakland County, MI

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Family

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Jun 02, 2026

YELOUSHAN COLLEEN CHRISTA vs. YELOUSHAN ADAM PENDLETON

On May 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 27, 2026

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Oakland County

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Oakland County, MI

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Jun 02, 2026

BRIKHO ASTRINA vs. NONE

On May 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 27, 2026

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Oakland County, MI

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Jun 02, 2026

CAMPBELL KAYLA CHERISE vs. FOSTER LAWRENCE

On May 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 26, 2026

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Oakland County, MI

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Jun 02, 2026

FADEL FARAH vs. BATTERSBY GERARD

On May 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 22, 2026

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Jun 03, 2026

PERRY SHARON vs. PERRY MALCOLM III

On May 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 21, 2026

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Oakland County, MI

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Jun 02, 2026

BOATWRIGHT DENNIS SAMUEL vs. BOATWRIGHT SADE BONAYE

On May 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 21, 2026

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Oakland County, MI

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Jun 02, 2026

GIBSON WYNTERTARYN MIRACLE vs. NONE

On May 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 20, 2026

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Other

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Jun 02, 2026

LAVIS BRITTANY vs. LAVIS JOSHUA

On May 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 20, 2026

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Jun 03, 2026

BODAKE REENA UTTAM vs. PATIL TEJAL NISHIKANT

On May 19, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 19, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

DICK MACKENZIE vs. RICHARDSON JACOB

On May 19, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 19, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

KNAPPEMUSTUNIS SHIRLEY vs. MUSTUNIS DONALD

On May 19, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 19, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

PENKAR KHASHAYAR vs. SANTIAGOARIAS DAMARIS

On May 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 18, 2026

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Jun 03, 2026

DONNELLY LOGAN BENJAMIN vs. DONNELLY AUTUMN RAE

On May 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 18, 2026

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Jun 03, 2026

AKRAM GHUFRAAN MUHAMMAD vs. ABRAR UNIAZA

On May 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 18, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

MCNUTT KIM S vs. MCNUTT TIMOTHY J

On May 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 18, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

FAHR ANA ALICIA vs. IMBODY ROBERT WILLIAM III

On May 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 18, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

PURDY MARGARET MARY vs. PURDY MARK WILLIAM

On May 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 15, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

WILSON LERONN LORENZO vs. WILSON JESSICA MARY

On May 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 15, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

REYES SYLINA MELISSA vs. MURPHY JONATHON TAYLOR

On May 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 15, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

BROWN RUSHAUNEE N vs. BROWN GREGGORY I

On May 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 14, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

BRUNO ANGELO JAY vs. BRUNO EMILY ROSE

On May 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 14, 2026

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Jun 03, 2026

ELIAS JEONG SEON vs. ELIAS IRA GORDON

On May 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Oakland County. Judge Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca presiding.

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May 14, 2026

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Jun 02, 2026

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About

Lisa Ortlieb Gorcyca
Current Appointment 6th Circuit Court of Michigan	6th Circuit Court of Michigan
Election/Appointment November 8, 2008 - Oakland County Circuit Court November 4, 2014 - Re-elected	November 8, 2008 - Oakland County Circuit Court November 4, 2014 - Re-elected
Education J.D., Detroit College of Law - 1993 B.S., Michigan State University - 1989	J.D., Detroit College of Law - 1993 B.S., Michigan State University - 1989