Legal Services, Mediation, and Consumer Services
Better Business Bureau of Detroit and Eastern Michigan
Provides information on local businesses, alerts consumers to scams, and assists in the resolution of complaints.
www.bbb.org30555 Southfield Rd., suite 200, Southfield [map]
(248) 644-9100
Dispute Resolution Center
Low-cost mediation services and conflict resolution training to individuals and organizations in Washtenaw and Livingston counties.
drc@mimediation.org,
www.mimediation.org V 110 N. Fourth Ave, suite 100 [map]
222-3745
Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan
Investigates complaints of discrimination in the rental, sale, or financing of housing, including discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and disability. Provides free fair-housing testing, advice, advocacy, attorney referral, and community education to county residents.
www.fhcsoutheast.org VP.O. Box 7825, AA 48107
994-3426
Jewish Family Services Immigration & Legal Services
Low-cost assistance with paperwork, application status tracking, legal advocacy, and support for individuals interested in bringing loved ones to the U.S.
andre@jfsannarbor.org,
www.jfsannarbor.org/immigration_legal_services.htm U2245 S. State [map]
Andre, 769-0209
Jewish Family Services Resettlement Services
Prearrival processing, reception, and postarrival services for the first 30 days for those immigrating to the Ann Arbor area, including employment assessment, basic needs support, and referrals. Also, translations and classes in English as a second language (Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.).
anya@jfsannarbor.org,
www.jfsannarbor.org/resettlement.htm U
2245 S. State [map]
Anya, 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.
schnelle@ewashtenaw.org,
www.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, contested custody, public benefits, wills, and some consumer issues. Serves anyone who lives or has a legal dispute in the county. Call for appointment Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
www.lsscm.org S, V420 N. Fourth Ave [map]
665-6181
Michigan Clinical Law Program (U-M Law School)
Free legal services Sept.-Apr. for low-income county residents. Staffed by law students supervised by a law professor. Handles landlord-tenant disputes, employment discrimination, consumer cases, and misdemeanor defense cases by appointment.
mclp@umich.edu,
www.law.umich.edu363 Legal Research Bldg., 801 Monroe [map]
763-4319
Michigan Tenant Counseling Program
Information, education, handbooks, and brochures about tenants- rights. Phone and online counseling. Services free to county residents. U-M students should use their own campus legal services (below).
www.michigantenants.org
761-8599
Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
Nonlegal advocacy for families of public school children with school-related problems. No fee.
contact@studentadvocacycenter.org,
www.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.
www.studentlegalservices.dsa.umich.edu
2304 Michigan Union, 530 S. State [map]
763-9920
Washtenaw County / EMU Legal Resource Center
Free help with court procedures in four civil law areas (family law, probate, small claims, and landlord-tenant), plus free forms for county residents representing themselves in court. Call or walk in; no appointment necessary. Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Washtenaw County Courthouse, 101 E. Huron; Wed. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 14B District Court, 7200 S. Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti. Closed Fri.
994-0160
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