Legal Aid & Resources in Michigan
Free legal services, court system information, and attorney verification for Michigan residents.
Michigan Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to Michigan residents.
Michigan's oldest and largest legal aid provider — free civil legal services for low-income residents in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties since 1909.
Lakeshore Legal AidFree civil legal services for low-income residents, seniors, and domestic violence survivors across seven Southeast Michigan locations since 1966.
Legal Aid of Western MichiganFree civil legal advocacy for low-income people and families in 17 counties across lower western Michigan through five offices.
Legal Services of Northern MichiganFree legal assistance and representation for low-income residents in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula.
Michigan Legal HelpStatewide legal information portal with self-help tools, court forms, and referrals — funded by the Michigan Supreme Court and State Bar Foundation.
Michigan Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Michigan.
Courts
Official portal for all Michigan state courts — district, circuit, probate, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court.
Trial Court DirectoryLocate circuit, district, and probate courts by county across Michigan with addresses, contacts, and local court information.
Michigan Court of AppealsIntermediate appellate court created by the 1963 Constitution hearing appeals from circuit courts and administrative agencies.
Michigan Supreme CourtHighest court in Michigan — seven justices elected to eight-year terms with final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.
Rules & Procedures
Complete Michigan Court Rules of 1985 (as amended) covering civil, criminal, domestic relations, appellate, and administrative procedure.
Fines, Fees, Costs & RatesStatewide fee schedules for circuit, district, and probate courts published by the State Court Administrative Office.
Verify a Michigan Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Verify any Michigan attorney's license status and contact information through the State Bar of Michigan Member Directory.
Attorney Grievance Commission (AGC)Prosecution arm of the Michigan Supreme Court investigating attorney misconduct complaints and initiating formal disciplinary proceedings.
State Bar of MichiganMandatory professional organization for Michigan attorneys — admissions, ethics, CLE, and the Lawyer Referral and Information Service.
Attorney Discipline Board (ADB)Adjudicative arm of the Michigan Supreme Court hearing and deciding formal attorney discipline and disability proceedings.
Board of Law ExaminersAdministers the Michigan bar exam and oversees all pathways to attorney admission under authority of the Michigan Supreme Court.
Lawyer Referral and Information ServiceState Bar referral program connecting the public with qualified Michigan attorneys — $25 fee for a 25-minute initial consultation.