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Indexing for major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar assication journals and international legal journals.
Newspapers and Magazines
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Law Library Journal
Michigan Bar Journal
Michigan Lawyers Weekly
National Law Journal
Community Resources
Websites
Criminal Resources
Information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Explores claims of wrongful imprisonment.
Resources for criminal defense attorneys.
Helpful links and information to criminal defense resources for the State of Michigan
Information regarding computer and cyber-related legal issues.
Works to free wrongfully convicted persons.
Location guide for Michigan lawyers and courts.
Uniform Crime Reports, Crime Statistics,Offense/Arrest Reports.
Family Law
Parents who pay or receive child support in Michigan now have a convenient and secure Web site to review their payment and case information.
Locate local information about domestic legal matters.
Contact the local DHS office in Kalamazoo County with questions regarding child support.
Information about establishing paternity in Michigan
Locate information about personal protection orders from ninth circuit court's PPO coordinator.
What is child support in the State of Michigan? Find out here.
Federal Resources
Information about the location of federal prisons and an inmate locator.
Find basic Federal Court information for all fifty states.
Helpful portal that links to many Federal sites.
GovTrack.us is a tool by Civic Impulse, LLC to help the public research and track the activities in the U.S. Congress, promoting and innovating government transparency and civic education through novel uses of technology. You'll find here the status of U.S. federal legislation, voting records for the Senate and House of Representatives, information on Members of Congress, district maps, as well as congressional committees and the Congressional Record.
US Citizens & Immigration Services Website.
Official site covering safety regulations,and occupational safety requirements.
A one stop guide to the legislative branch of the federal government.
Access all 50 titles from the U.S. Code via the Government Publications Office.
Online version of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations.
Official website.
Get information about United States District Court, Western District of Michigan.
Official site of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Information about federal sentencing issues, and procedures.
Official Supreme Court Website.
Find information about U.S. Supreme Court opinions, a list of argued cases, and issued orders and per-curiam decisions.
Complete text of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Includes court forms and rules.
General Resources
Gateway to information on legal topics.
Thorough legal portal. Includes a lawyer locator search option.
Links attorneys and expert witnesses.
Explore our comprehensive database of more than 100,000 experts, legal consultants and other legal service professionals
Comprehensive set of legal resources on the Internet.
Full-text state constitutions, statutes, legislation, session laws, and administrative rules.
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.
Links to over 1,400 sources for state & federal court rules, forms and dockets.
Kalamazoo Resources
Locate local city government information from the City of Kalamazoo's web site, featuring job postings, city commissioners, community links, farmers market, and more.
Locate local county government information.
Directory of members and information on local courts.
A person acting on his or her own behalf is, under the law, held to the same standards and duties as an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the State of Michigan.
Legal Aid Resources
Information about free legal clinics for low to moderate income residents who cannot afford an attorney.
Provides free legal assistance to low income persons and Seniors in non-criminal, non-fee generating matters.
Guide to free and low-cost civil legal services in Michigan
Landlord and tenant issues.
The State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) is designed to assist anyone who wants to hire an attorney and can afford to pay for legal services.
Legal Forms
Access both free and priced legal forms.
LawHelp Interactive helps you fill out legal forms. Answer a series of questions and print your legal form.The forms are free and have been created by nonprofit legal aid programs and courts. They are for use by legal aid advocates, pro bono lawyers, and people representing themselves.
Get business and legal forms through this site.
Search by form number or keyword. Also includes recent and upcoming revisions.
Michigan Resources
Contact information, news updates, opinions, & consumer law.
Contains notices of discipline, disability or reinstatement.
Links from the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
Access to professional literature.
Information and pamphlets on Michigan consumer laws.
Links to state laws, courts rules, public acts, executive orders, and other state-specific legal information.
Online version.
List of public and member resources, including court opinions. Includes Michigan online legal self-help center under public resources link.
Electronic copy of civil jury instructions adopted by the Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions. MCR 2.516
Online version.
This site is designed to help you find legal assistance, learn about Michigan law, and represent yourself in some legal matters.
Search for offender information here.
Includes information about the driver license appeal division and the procedural steps involved in regaining driving privilges.
Access Michigan state government and legal information, including the state constitution, administrative rules, court decisions, & more.
Self help resources on various legal subjects from the State Bar of Michigan
Official Internet source for Sex Offender Registration information.
State of Michigan's government web site.
Official website.
Up-to-date information about the Michigan Supreme Court.
A weekly, online periodical about Michigan legal matters.
Access published Codes of Ordinances for local governments.
Overview of the small claims court procedures.
Probate Resources
Welcome to the Kalmazoo County Probate Court
Michigan Compiled Laws
Helpful guides from the State Bar of Michigan site.