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The Hatcher Library law collection is primarily a collection about law and how it relates to society. The Law Library has a more comprehensive collection developed for legal scholars and practitioners
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Legal Self-Help
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Legal Information Reference CenterDatabase containing hundreds of legal self-help and reference books from publishers like NOLO. Includes downloadable forms for all 50 states.
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Michigan Legal HelpThe Michigan Legal Help website was created to help people who have to handle simple civil legal problems without a lawyer. There are articles you can read to learn about a specific area of the law and toolkits to help you prepare to represent yourself in court. Some forms are completed automatically once you answer simple questions.
Resources for finding a lawyer
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American Bar Association Find Legal HelpThe American Bar Association provides information on finding a lawyer, using a lawyer, and legal terms.
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How to Find an AttorneyState Bar of Michigan.
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Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Listings // Nexis UniInternational directory of lawyers and law firms available online via Nexis Uni.
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Michigan Legal HelpMichigan Legal Help provides legal assistance to low-income residents of Michigan.
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State Bar of Michigan: Lawyer Referral ServiceDesigned to help those who can afford to pay for legal services find an attorney. (If you can't afford to pay then use the Legal Aid Programs link)
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State Bar of Michigan: Legal Aid ProgramsDescription and links to programs offering free legal services
Last Updated: Oct 9, 2025 11:51 AM
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