Detroit Bar Association in Detroit: How to Reach Them

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Detroit

Lawyer referral

By appointment

The Detroit Bar Association offers a virtual consultation with a volunteer attorney for civil matters, and its site points people to the State Bar lawyer referral line and Lakeshore Legal Aid for faster help.

What it is

The Detroit Bar Association is the professional association of Detroit lawyers, with its office in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center downtown. Through its Detroit Legal Services Clinic, volunteer attorneys offer virtual consultations to members of the public.

Why it matters

If you are not sure whether you have a legal problem, or what kind of lawyer you need, a short consultation can help you understand your options before you commit to anything.

What to know first

Requests are handled by online scheduling and the wait depends on volunteer availability. If you have a court date soon, the DBA site itself suggests calling Lakeshore Legal Aid or the State Bar referral line instead of waiting.

Limits and eligibility

The clinic gives information and advice from volunteer attorneys on civil matters such as family, landlord-tenant, probate and expungement; response time depends on how many volunteers are available each month.

What to have ready

A short written summary of your issue
Any court papers or deadlines
Your contact information

How to reach them