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LEGAL The following is a list of either free or low cost legal services available in Washtenaw County. Please call for the latest information and details.
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Justice Project Outreach Team (J-PORT)
The Justice Project Outreach Team (J-PORT) is a Washtenaw County Program that provides supports to
individuals who are involved with the justice system and need mental health assistance, both in the jail
and in the community.
110 N. Fourth Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 222-3750
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Ann
Arbor Human Rights Commission
Mayor and Council. They are responsible for monitoring civil and human rights concerns that effect all people in Ann Arbor
including those who work for the City. |
Lawyer
Referral Service
Operated by the State Bar of Michigan, this may be a good place to start if you want to find a lawyer. Many arrange low cost or free consultations of approximately 15 to 30 minutes as part of the initial service. 1 (800) 968-0738 |
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Ann
Arbor Mediation Center
Specializes in divorce and custody mediation but other services may be available. This may provide cheaper, alternative
means to end disputes. Please call for
details.
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Elder Law of
Michigan
Telephone consultation and legal advice for seniors. Examples of the problems on which advice will be provided include consumer problems, social security/SSI problems, medical bills, Medicare and Medicaid questions, real estate matters, wills and probate questions, family matters, automobile problems, and personal injuries. 3815 West St. Joseph, Ste C200 Lansing, MI 48933 517-485-9164 email: info@elderslaw.org
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Michigan Tenants
Counseling Program
decent, affordable, and accessible housing. Services available includes: walk-in, phone, and electronic counseling organizing assistance tenants' rights workshops handbooks and brochures about tenants' rights
528 South State St. #1004
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Legal Services of South Central Michigan
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Dispute
Resolution Center
funded by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). They are one of twenty-five SCAO-funded centers in Michigan that offer low cost mediation services as an alternative to court. They help individuals, businesses and organizations in Washtenaw County peacefully resolve conflicts in such areas as: Landlord/Tenant disputes, Neighbor/Neighbor disputes, Family disputes, Work Place disputes, Consumer/Business & Business/Business disputes, and School Issues.
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Michigan
Clinical Law Program (U-M Law School) Staffed by UM law students and supervised by their professors, this service of UM Law School free legal services for currently enrolled students only. It is a student run organization and is open only during the school year (September to April). 2304 Michigan Union 530 S. State Street #549 Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (734) 763-9920 |
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SAFE House relationship who lives or works in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
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Small
Claims Court of Washtenaw County
This link provides information on how to enter a small claims lawsuit for amounts up to $3000 against an individual or business. Student Advocacy Center of Michigan Assists the families of public school children, K-12, who are eligible for regular and special education services to resolve school-related problems and offers non-legal advocacy. No fee. (734) 996-3229
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Fair Housing
Center conciliation, attorney referral and community education to who
may have been the victim
of housing discrimination.
Family
Law Project
matters as divorce proceedings, custody orders, and personal protection orders.
625 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Student Advocacy Center
of Michigan Assists the families of public school children, K-12, who are eligible for regular and special education services to resolve school-related problems and offers non-legal advocacy. No fee.
Elizabeth Warren,
PLLC 124 Pearl Street, Suite 607 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 483-9551
Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy
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Fathers for Equal
Rights
provides support for divorced and divorcing fathers on matters
such as case preparation, paralegal services,
and attorney referrals.
1325 Kuehnle
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Washtenaw County Bar
Association
The Washtenaw County Bar Association operates a Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) as a service to the community and assistance to low-income individuals. The LRIS maintains a list of attorneys by their particular areas of practice who are willing to consult for 30 minutes with a person who needs legal advice. There is a charge of $30 for a referral, and payment is due at the time of the referral. Payment goes toward the cost of administering the program. Participating lawyers make no further charge for the initial half-hour consultation. (734) 994-4912
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