The following resources should be of use to individuals who need a lawyer, are eligible for free legal advice from Legal Aid organizations or advocacy groups, are researching points of Michigan law, or are looking for free legal forms or articles on specific legal subjects.

Contents:

• Sources of Legal Help
• Michigan Case Law
• Statutes and Codes
• Jury Instructions
• Organizations
• Lawyer Discipline
• Michigan Courts
• Legal Forms
• Law Firms
• Additional Resources

• State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service - Also providing contact information for local bar association referral programs.
• Legal Aid Programs in Michigan - Downloadable lists of legal aid offices and programs throughout the state, including law school clinics, programs for senior citizens, and community dispute resolution services.
• Lawyer Referral Services in Michigan - From the American Bar Association.

• Published Case Law - Recent published case law from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, searchable by keyword and party name.
• Published and Unpublished Case Law - Recent case law from the State Bar of Michigan. Covering cases from the Michigan Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, Michigan's federal trial courts, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Unpublished case law consists of decisions which are not precedentially binding on lower courts, but which may nonetheless be persuasive. Search by litigant name, or browse by date of publication.
• Published and Unpublished Case Law - Recent case law from the Michigan Court of Appeals, also providing Supreme Court opinions. Fully searchable.

• Michigan Compiled Laws - From the Michigan State Legislature. Search by keyword or statute number, or browse by subject and Act. Includes legislative analysis of past and present litigation.
• Michigan Administrative Code - Regulations governing state agencies, from Michigan's Office of Regulatory Reform.
• Michigan Court Rules - Rules issued by the state Supreme Court, regulating how litigation is conducted within the court system.
• Attorney General Opinions - Interpretations of Michigan laws from the Attorney General's office. Fully searchable. Until such time as a court issues a different interpretation, these opinions are binding on state agencies.
• Executive Orders - Directives from the governor's office, regulating the conduct of state agencies.

• Model Civil Jury Instructions - Instructions approved by the Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions, which are used to instruct juries at the start and conclusion of litigation.

• State Bar of Michigan - All Michigan attorneys must be members of the State Bar. The State Bar website includes many resources, including legal news, directories, case law, and resources for the public.
• Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) - The leading provider of Michigan-specific continuing legal education (CLE) and legal publications for legal professionals. The site also includes research links and resources.
• State Appellate Defender's Office - This organization provides appointed appellate assistance to a significant number of individuals convicted of criminal offenses. Site also includes legal information and resources for trial and appellate defense attorneys in criminal cases.
• Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan - Information about the organization and its members.
• Family Independence Agency - The state agency charged with overseeing the investigation and care of abused and neglected children. Site includes materials on the proper handling of investigations, and Michigan legal precedents.

• Attorney Grievance Commission - Reviewing and investigating complaints of misconduct by lawyers, and rendering disciplinary action against those found to have violated their duties to their clients.
• Attorney Discipline Board - Information about the board, and an alphabetical directory of all attorneys who have public records of disciplinary action.
• Judicial Tenure Commission - Investigating and resolving complaints about Michigan judges.

• Michigan Supreme Court - Providing information about the court and its justices, and a calendar of current cases.
• Michigan Court of Appeals - Includes the court's internal operating procedures, commonly used forms, maps and directions, and guidance for filing an appeal.
• Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan - Information about the court, its judges, local court rules, opinions, and forms.
• Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan - Information about this Federal District Court, its docket, procedures, and judges.
• Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan - Information about the court, its docket, and procedures.
• Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan - Details about the court, recent opinions, and job postings.
• United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit - The federal appeals court with jurisdiction over Michigan. Includes court information, forms and opinions.

• Standard Legal Forms - Free legal forms approved by the State Court Administrative Office, downloadable in PDF format.
• Corporate Forms - Forms for Michigan businesses and corporations, from the Department of Consumer and Industry Services.
• Income Tax Forms - From the Department of Treasury.

• Aaron Larson - Practicing in areas including litigation and appeals.
• Michigan Bar Association Lawyer Directory - Directory of all licensed Michigan lawyers, searchable by name and location. Supplemented by a smaller directory organized by area of practice.

• Ethics Opinions - Formal and informal ethics rulings governing the conduct of lawyers.
• Michigan Law Forums - Public forums for the discussion of Michigan legal issues.