Question: Where can I find a lawyer?

The Library cannot give legal advice, nor can we recommend a particular legal professional. The organizations listed below are all designed to match citizens with appropriate legal services.

Numbers to Call

• Washtenaw County Bar Lawyer Referral Service: (734) 996-3229
• Legal Services of South Central Michigan: (734) 665-6181
• State Bar of Michigan: (800) 968-1442

Websites to Visit

• Michigan Legal Help is a website designed to lead users step-by-step through the complicated process of locating suitable legal help.
  • Click "Organizations & Courts" and then "Find a Lawyer."
  • Answer a series of questions about your needs and circumstances
  • Receive information about legal resources appropriate to your specific situation
• "A Practical Guide to Hiring a Lawyer" (brochure by Michigan State Bar).
• Washtenaw County website has a listing of free or low-cost legal services available in the region.
• Michigan Bar Member Directory is a database of all Michigan attorneys. Search by name, firm, legal need, or other category.
• State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral and Information Service is designed to assist members of the public who can afford to pay for legal services.
• Legal & Law Related Programs By County is designed for people who cannot afford a lawyer. Search for types of services in your county.
• Our research guide on Finding Legal Help.