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Authoritative database for current issues, studies, thoughts and trends of the legal world. It is an excellent resource for attorneys, educators, business people, law librarians, students, paralegals and others involved with the law.
Elder Law of Michigan is a nonprofit charitable organization that promotes and protects the rights, health, and economic well-being of older adults and people with disabilities by providing information, advocacy, legal advice and professional services.
Also known as IC3, an online portal from the FBI for reporting internet crimes.
Information on federal and state cases, law dictionaries, law schools and much more
Many people have been the target of online dating and other romance scams. This infographic from the FTC provides information about these scams, what victims can do, and how to report them.
The Michigan Legal Help Self-Help Center of Ingham County is now open at the State Law Library! Residents from any nearby county are welcome to come use the computers to access the tools and resources on MichiganLegalHelp.org. Although they cannot give legal advice, staff are available to assist in navigating and using the website and answering some questions.
Free legal assistance for people of lower income and seniors.
Ordinances from Michigan cities, villages and townships.
Full text of Michigan Public Acts and the Michigan Constitution.
Court forms, records and much more.
A “one stop shopping” site from the Michigan State Bar Foundation offering self-help including forms, procedures, and referrals on simple civil legal issues. For convenience, here is a User Guide for the website
St. Vincent Catholic Charities’ Immigration Law Clinic provides a wide spectrum of immigration legal services to community members from across the state of Michigan.
Legal help referral and legal information resources compiled by the State Bar of MIchigan.
Our Forest Parke Library & Archives is now offering in-person research by appointment.
Learn MoreIn honor of the Olympics check out this special collection of titles we pulled together.
Learn MoreSchedule appointments for the Local History room, contactless pickup and other services.
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