Referrals

The General Counsel represents the institution and does not provide personal legal advice to employees or students.  NMU faculty, staff and student should explore the following options for personal legal counseling.

• Legal Services of Northern Michigan
  112 W. Washington Street
  Marquette, MI  49855
  (906) 228-5620
  http://www.lsnm.org/
  Provides a full range of legal services in most areas of civil law for people who meet Federal poverty guidelines or are 60 years of age or older.
• Women’s Center
  1310 S. Front Street
  Marquette, MI  49855
  Phone: (906)225-1346
  Fax: (906)225-1370
  Hotline: (906)226-6611
  The women’s center serves victims of domestic and sexual violence that include, adults, teens and children in Marquette and Alger County.  The center provides
  24 hour crisis line 906-226-6611 or 1-800-455-6611; emergency shelter (Harbor House); support groups; individual counseling; therapy; court advocacy; legal, medical, financial, and housing referrals; and education and information.
• Statewide Lawyer Referral Service
  Michigan State Bar Association
  306 Townsend Street
  Lansing, Michigan
  1–517–372–9030
  Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
  Services: Recommends attorneys with whom to discuss legal problems.
  Eligibility: Anyone
  Fee: If a consultation results from referral, there will be a $10.00 fee for the first 30 minutes, and then agreement with attorney.