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Legal Services, Mediation, and Consumer Services
Better Business Bureau of Detroit and Eastern Michigan
Provides reliability reports on local businesses, alerts consumers to scams, and assists in the resolution of complaints. bbb.org, easternmichigan.bbb.org26777 Central Park Blvd., Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076 [map]
(248) 356-5156
Dispute Resolution Center
Mailing address: P.O. Box 8645, AA 48107. Seeks to create peaceful communities by offering a variety of affordable conflict resolution services and training in Washtenaw and Livingston counties. drc@ewashtenaw.org, thedisputeresolutioncenter.org V4101 Washtenaw, AA 48108 [map]
222-3745
Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan
Investigates complaints of discrimination in the rental, sale, or financing of housing, including discrimination prohibited by federal law (race, color, religion, national origin, sex--including sexual harassment--familial status--families with kids--and disability; state law (marital status and age); and Ann Arbor's local ordinance (condition of pregnancy, source of income, family responsibilities, educational association, sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status). Provides free fair-housing testing, advice, advocacy, attorney referral, and community education to county residents. info@fhcmichigan.org, fhcmichigan.orgVP.O. Box 7825, AA 48107
994-3426, (877) 979-3247
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.U2245 S. State [map]
769-0209
Lawyer Referral & Information Service (Washtenaw County Bar Association)
Helps county residents determine whether they need a lawyer and refers them to one who will provide 30 minutes of free counseling. $30/referral. newtonc@ewashtenaw.org, washbar.org/lawyer.html101 E. Huron [map]
996-3229
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Free legal assistance for seniors and low-income people in certain civil cases such as landlord-tenant disputes, tax and mortgage foreclosure, contested custody, public benefits, and some consumer issues. Clients must live or have a legal dispute in the county. Call for appointment Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. lsscm.org420 N. Fourth Ave [map]
665-6181
Michigan Clinical Law Program (U-M Law School)
Free legal services Sept.-Apr. for low-income county residents. Law students supervised by a law professor handle landlord-tenant disputes, employment discrimination, consumer cases, and misdemeanor defense cases by appointment. mclp@umich.edu, law.umich.edu363 Legal Research Bldg., 801 Monroe [map]
763-4319
Michigan Tenant Counseling Program
Information, education, handbooks, and brochures about tenants' rights. Online resource library. U-M students should use their own campus legal services (below). michigantenants.org
761-8599
Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
Nonlegal advocacy for families of public school children with school-related problems. No fee. studentadvocacycenter.org V1921 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti [map]
482-0489
U-M Student Legal Services
Attorneys give free legal advice to currently enrolled U-M students for civil, criminal, family, divorce, consumer, or landlord-tenant cases. Call for appointment Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m. studentlegalservices.dsa.umich.edu715 North University, suite 202 [map]
763-9920
Washtenaw County / EMU Legal Resource Center
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. Call or walk in; no appointment necessary. Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Washtenaw County Courthouse, 101 E. Huron. Closed Wed. and Fri.
994-0160
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