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Protecting Your Consumer Rights
Protecting Your Civil Rights
Seeking an Attorney Referral
Finding Police Services and Crime Victim's Assistance
Contacting Government

Protecting Your Consumer Rights
Michigan Dept. of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth: Financial and Insurance Services
Information about insurance, banking, credit scoring and more. An explanation of how to file a complaint.

Michigan Secretary of State
Online services for vehicle registration, license plates, voting registration, drivers' licenses and more.

Buying, Selling and Repairing a Vehicle
Information from the Secretary of State regarding ownership of a vehicle in Michigan.

Dept. of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth Online Services
Look up professional licenses, verify a license, renew a license, search state records and information regarding everything from businesses to insurance.

Consumer Complaints
Michigan Dept. of Attorney General
Consumer complaint directory, with instructions about how to file complaints regarding businesses, professionals and products.

Michigan Dept. of Attorney General: Other Resources
Information about the Do-Not-Call list, computer crime, Medicaid fraud, patient abuse and environmental incidents. Information about how to file a complaint concerning these issues.

Protecting Your Civil Rights
Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Learn about the laws regarding discrimination and the rights you have to seek help if you believe you have been the subject of unlawful discrimination.

Michigan Protection and Advocacy Services
Information from MPAS.org regarding the many services it provides for people with disabilities. Learn more about the programs and services available.

Seeking an Attorney Referral
State Bar of Michigan: Lawyer Referral Service
Toll-free number to receive a referral.

State Bar of Michigan: Legal Aid Programs
Information about free legal services available low-income people and seniors in Michigan.

Finding Police Services and Crime Victim's Assistance
County Sheriff
Find and contact your county sheriff.

Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council
Directory of prosecuting attorneys from each county.

Michigan Dept. of Corrections Victim Resources
Information about reporting a crime and information about laws protecting your rights as a crime victim.

Crime Victim Services and Compensation
Information about applying to receive compensation as the victim of a crime. Explanation of your various rights as a crime victim.

Crime Prevention, Safety and Police Services
Information about police services for citizens, drugs and crime. Includes important phone numbers and tips to help prevent crime.

Contacting Government
State
State of Michigan Homepage
Locate links to state departments, agencies and the Office of the Governor. Find description of programs. Contact state employees.

Michigan Legislature
Search Michigan's bills and laws and find contact information for state legislators.

Michigan Department of Human Services
Contact information for the county offices of the Michigan Department of Human Services.

Michigan Association for Local Public Health (MALPH)
Find contact information for county health departments.

Locating Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records
Order records online, check eligibility requirements and find additional information about records.

Office of the Children's Ombudsman
Information about the office established to investigate complaints regarding Michigan's child welfare system (protective services, foster care and adoption).

Counties
Michigan Association of Counties
A listing of counties and their websites.

Courts
Trial Courts: Directory, Links and Court Information
Alphabetical lists of circuit, district and probate court judges and judges listed by county.

Women's Law Initiative: Michigan
Information about Michigan's court system. Download court forms, find courthouses and find links to learn more.

Michigan Law Help
Court forms, research court and legal information and how to seek legal advice.

Contact Us________________________
Michigan Women's Commission
110 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 800
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Phone: 517-373-2884
Fax: 517-335-1649

Email: MDCR-WomensComm@michigan.gov