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Databases (most require KPL library card)

InfoTrac Legal Trac

Indexing for major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar assication journals and international legal journals.

Newspapers and Magazines

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ABA Journal (American Bar Association)

Law Library Journal

Michigan Bar Journal

Michigan Lawyers Weekly

National Law Journal

Community Resources

Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo - Immigration Assistance Program

Phone 269-385-1019

Bilingual Spanish language assistance; information on immigration process and procedures; representation in immigration cases.

Dispute Resolution Services of Gryphon Place

Phone 269-552-3434

Mediation and conciliation services using confidential, neutral-third-party mediators to help find solutions to problems and to heal relationships; mediation used for landlord/tenant disputes, neighborhood and consumer complaints, disputed bills, roommate disagreements, family problems; training and education services on mediation; information and referrals to a broad range of resolution-related resources; victim/offender cases.

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Phone 269-381-4693

The Attorney Directory on this website can help you locate an attorney to assist with your legal matter. You can search by name for a specific attorney or by practice area for a list of attorneys. The State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral and Information Service is also available to assist residents in Kalamazoo County and surrounding areas with help finding an attorney. Local attorneys sign on with the State Bar to provide referral services in their areas of expertise. The State Bar Referral Service can be reached by calling 1-800-968-0738 (instate only) or 517-346-6338 (out of state callers).

Kalamazoo County Ninth Circuit Court

Phone 269-383-8666(Crosstown Center), 269-385-6000(Family Division), 269-383-8837(Michigan Avenue)

The Ninth Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Kalamazoo County and has county-wide jurisdiction over all actions except those given by state law to another court, including: domestic relations matters, adoptions, name changes, emancipations, general civil actions involving claims of $25,000 or more, parental consent waivers, child protective proceedings, personal protection orders, criminal matters in which the potential sentence is incarceration of one year or more, and much more.

Legal Aid of Western Michigan

Phone 269-344-8113

For more than 30 years, Legal Services Corporation funded agencies in Western Michigan have provided free legal assistance to low income persons and Seniors in non-criminal, non-fee generating matters. Legal Aid of Western Michigan currently serves people in 17 counties in the lower Western part of Michigan.  

Michigan Courts

Phone

State Bar of Michigan

Phone 517-346-6300

Websites

Criminal Resources

Bureau of Justice Statistics

Information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.

Cooley Law School Innocence Project

Explores claims of wrongful imprisonment.

Criminal Defense Online - Mi State Appellate Defender

Resources for criminal defense attorneys.

Cybercrime

Information regarding computer and cyber-related legal issues.

Innocence Project

Works to free wrongfully convicted persons.

Uniform Crime Reports, Crime Statistics,Offense/Arrest Reports.

Federal Resources

Cornell Law School

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Information about the location of federal prisons and an inmate locator.

Federal Courts Finder

Find basic Federal Court information for all fifty states.

Immigration/Citizenship/Naturalization Services

US Citizens & Immigration Services Website.

Indian Law

An overview of the law.

OSHA

Official site covering safety regulations,and occupational safety requirements.

THOMAS: Legislative Info on the Net

A one stop guide to the legislative branch of the federal government.

U.S. Code

Access all 50 titles from the U.S. Code via the Government Publications Office.

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Online version of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

U.S. Dept. of Labor

Official website.  

U.S. District Court - Western District

Get information about United States District Court, Western District of Michigan.

U.S. EEOC

Official site of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

U.S. Sentencing Commission

Information about federal sentencing issues, and procedures.

U.S. Supreme Court

Official Supreme Court Website.

U.S. Supreme Court Decisions

Find information about U.S. Supreme Court opinions, a list of argued cases, and issued orders and per-curiam decisions.

U.S. Tax Code

Complete text of the United States Internal Revenue Code.

Western District Bankruptcy Court/Mich

Includes court forms and rules.

General Resources

ABA Law Info

Gateway to information on legal topics.

All Law - Subject Links

Thorough legal portal.  Includes a lawyer locator search option.

Expert Witness Network

Links attorneys and expert witnesses.

FindLaw - Subject Links

Comprehensive set of legal resources on the Internet.

Full-Text State Statutes and Legislation on the Internet

Full-text state constitutions, statutes, legislation, session laws, and administrative rules.

Law Links - Washburn U of Law

Lawyer Locator

Find a lawyer by name or by location/area of practice, by firm, or for lawyers in corporations, agencies of the US government, or law school faculty.

Library Law Links from Mary Minow

Law library links and additional resources.

Litigator's Internet Resource Guide

Links to over 1,400 sources for state & federal court rules, forms and dockets.

Kalamazoo Resources

Kalamazoo City of -

Locate local city government information from the City of Kalamazoo's web site, featuring job postings, city commissioners, community links, farmers market, and more.

Kalamazoo County

Locate local county government information.

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Directory of members and information on local courts.

Legal Aid Resources

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Legal Aid of Western Michigan

Provides free legal assistance to low income persons and Seniors in non-criminal, non-fee generating matters.

MI Legal Aid

Guide to free and low-cost civil legal services in Michigan

Michigan Poverty Law Program

Michigan Tenant Counseling Program

Landlord and tenant issues.

Legal Forms

All About Forms Sample Legal Forms

Access both free and priced legal forms.

Legal Forms - from 'Lectric Library

Get business and legal forms through this site.

Michigan SCAO Approved Court Forms

Search by form number or keyword. Also includes recent and upcoming revisions.

Michigan Resources

Attorney General

Contact information, news updates, opinions, & consumer law.

Disciplined Attorneys

Contains notices of discipline, disability or reinstatement.

Elderlaw of Michigan

Government, Politics and Law

Links from the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).

ICLE (Institute for Continuing Legal Education)

Access to professional literature.

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan

Information and pamphlets on Michigan consumer laws.

Library of MI Law Library Info & Links

Links to state laws, courts rules, public acts, executive orders, and other state-specific legal information.

Michigan Administrative Code

Online version.

Michigan Bar Association

List of public and member resources, including court opinions. Includes Michigan online legal self-help center under public resources link.

Michigan Civil Jury Instructions

Electronic copy of civil jury instructions adopted by the Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions. MCR 2.516

Michigan Compiled Laws

Online version. 

Michigan Courts Self-Help Center

This site is designed to help you find legal assistance, learn about Michigan law, and represent yourself in some legal matters.

Michigan Dept. of Corrections - Offender Search & Sentencing Guidelines

Search for offender information here.

Michigan Driver License Appeal Division

Includes information about the driver license appeal division and the procedural steps involved in regaining driving privilges.

Michigan Government Laws, Regulations & Court System

Access Michigan state government and legal information, including the state constitution, administrative rules, court decisions, & more.

Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry

Official Internet source for Sex Offender Registration information.

Michigan State Government

State of Michigan's government web site.

Michigan State Police

Official website.

Michigan Supreme Court - Plus Links to Other State Law Agencies

Up-to-date information about the Michigan Supreme Court.

MichLaw - a Service of Lawyers Weekly

A weekly, online periodical about Michigan legal matters.

Municipal Codes (Includes Some Michigan Governmental Units)

Access published Codes of Ordinances for local governments.

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians

Tribal Court information.

Small Claims

Overview of the small claims court procedures.

Probate Resources


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