Ann Arbor Legal Services, Mediation, and Consumer Services

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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.org

30555 Southfield Rd., suite 200, Southfield [map]
(248) 644–9100

Dispute Resolution Center

Provides 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 based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, source of income, or student status. Provides free fair-housing testing, advice, advocacy, attorney referral, and community education to residents of Washtenaw, Lenawee, and Monroe counties. www.fhcsoutheast.org V

P.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 U

2245 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 (includes employment assessment, basic needs support, refugee orientation, and referrals). Acculturation and ESL classes Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Translation services. 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 if 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.html

101 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 Washtenaw County. Call for appointment Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.lsscm.org S, V

420 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 who are 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.edu

363 Legal Research Bldg., 801 Monroe [map]
763–4319

Michigan Tenant Counseling Program

Provides information, education, handbooks, and brochures about tenants’ rights. Offers 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 V

1921 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti [map]
482–0489

U-M Student Legal Services

Attorneys give free legal advice to currently enrolled and registered 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 legal information and forms to county residents representing themselves in court. Information given in person or over the phone; no appointment necessary. Mon., Tues., and Thurs. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Washtenaw County court house, 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