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Legal Services, Mediation, and Consumer Services
Better Business Bureau of Detroit and Eastern Michigan
Provides accreditation services and online reviews for local businesses, alerts consumers to scams, and creates marketplace trust via dispute resolution services. info@easternmichiganbbb.org, bbb.org20300 W. Twelve Mile, #202, Southfield, MI 48076 [map]
(248) 223-9400
Civil Criminal Litigation Clinic
Free legal services Sept.-Apr. for low-income Washtenaw county residents. Law students supervised by a law professor handle landlord-tenant disputes, consumer cases, and misdemeanor defense cases by appointment. mclp@umich.edu, law.umich.edu801 Monroe, 363 Legal Research Bldg. [map]
(734) 763-4319
The Dispute Resolution Center
Provides conflict resolution services that are affordable, constructive, restorative, and healing through mediation, restorative circles and training to Washtenaw and Livingston counties. thedisputeresolutioncenter.org V4133 Washtenaw, #B125. Mailing address: P.O. Box 8645, AA 48107 [map]
(734) 794-2125
Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan
Investigates complaints of discrimination in the rental, sale, or financing of housing. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (incl. sexual harassment), familial status (families with kids), disability, marital status and age. Additional ordinances in Washtenaw County include protection against discrimination based on "arrest record, gender expression, educational association, family responsibilities, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, HIV status, political beliefs, immigrant status, sexual orientation, source of income, veteran status, victim of domestic violence or stalking, or weight." Fair-housing services (investigations, testing, advice, advocacy, conciliation, attorney referral, and community education), are free to county residents. info@fhcmichigan.org, fhcmichigan.org VP.O. Box 7825, AA 48107
(877) 979-3247
Family Law Project
Free legal counseling for victims of domestic violence, for personal protection orders and family law issues. Must be referred through SafeHouse Center, (734) 995-5444. flp@lsscm.org, lsscm.org
(734) 998-9454
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International Services (Jewish Family Services)
Low-cost help with paperwork, application status tracking, legal advocacy, and support for individuals interested in bringing relatives to the U.S. Citizenship education classes to assist eligible legal permanent residents in the naturalization process. info@jfsannarbor.org, jfsannarbor.org U2245 S. State [map]
(734) 769-0209
Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS) (Washtenaw County Bar Association)
Helps county residents determine whether they need a lawyer and refers them to one if needed. $30 fee includes 30 minutes of the lawyer's time. The Family Law Modest Means Program accepts online applications for reduced-cost ($75/hr.) lawyers in family law cases. washbar.org101 E. Huron (County Courthouse), #1111 [map]
(734) 996-3229
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Free civil legal assistance for low-income people and seniors in cases such as landlord-tenant disputes, tax and mortgage foreclosure, public benefits, and consumer issues. Limited services in family law matters. Call for appointment Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. lsscm.org V15 S. Washington, Ypsilanti [map]
(734) 665-6181
Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) (Michigan Advocacy Program)
Provides an array of free legal services for non-citizens, including naturalization assistance, representation for victims of crime, survivors of domestic violence, the protection of civil and human rights, and more. michiganimmigrant.org V15 S Washington, #201, Ypsilanti [map]
(734) 239-6863
Michigan Legal Help, (Michigan Advocacy Program)
Web resource helps people handle simple civil legal problems without a lawyer. Website offers articles to learn about a specific area of the law and toolkits to help prepare for a court appearance. Forms and materials available in English or Spanish. michiganlegalhelp.org V15 S. Washington, Ypsilanti [map]
U-M Student Legal Services
Licensed attorneys give free legal advice and representation to currently enrolled U-M students on the Ann Arbor campus for civil, criminal, family, divorce, consumer, or landlord-tenant cases. Call for appointment Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m. studentlegalservices.umich.edu715 N. University, #202 [map]
(734) 763-9920
Washtenaw County/Eastern Michigan University Legal Resource Center (LRC)
Free help with court procedures in 4 civil law areas (family law, probate, small claims, and landlord-tenant), plus free forms for residents representing themselves in court. No criminal matters or appeals. Call or walk in; no appointment necessary. Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. emich.edu101 E. Huron (Washtenaw County Courthouse) #1112 [map]
(734) 994-0160
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