Michigan Legal Services featured in the Wall Street Journal
Dearth of Credit Starves Detroit’s Housing Market.
Lenders shun the city’s low-priced properties, making it hard for Black residents to access homeownership. The city of nearly 700,000 saw barely 1,700 mortgages made last year.
36th District Court Announces Temporary Closure Due to COVID-19
The current suspension of all matters at the 36th District Court, with the exception of felony arraignments, emergency evictions, and virtual felony exams, will continue through January 3, 2021. All scheduled matters during this period will be adjourned to a later date, and all parties will be properly notified.
Office Closure Notice
Due to the current public health concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, Michigan Legal Services is temporarily closed to the public.
Detroit Court Halts Evictions
Michigan Legal Services is proud to stand in solidarity with a broad community coalition to halt evictions during the coronavirus crisis. We will continue to advocate for our most vulnerable community members.
Congratulations to Executive Director Marilyn Mullane
State Bar Foundation Awards Executive Director Marilyn Mullane the Prestigious Access to Justice Award.
Michigan Legal Services has moved!
Effective June 1st, 2015, United Community Housing Coalition & Michigan Legal Services have moved one half mile north to 2727 Second Avenue (3rd floor) at Temple.