COVID-19 Rapid Response Helpline: Assistance with Pressing Legal Issues

If you need help with a pressing legal issue related to COVID-19, the State Bar of Michigan’s new resource may be able to help you. The COVID-19 Rapid Response Helpline can refer you to an attorney quickly and give you a free 25 minute consultation. This helpline is available for the following legal issues: Estate/Disability Planning, Guardianship, Custody and Parenting Time Issues, Garnishment Defense and Other Consumer Matters, Labor and Employment, and Unemployment. 

The Rapid Response Helpline is open from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday, and all referrals received before 3 pm will receive a response within 4 hours. There are no income requirements to use this service. The hotline is available to anyone who needs legal assistance quickly during the COVID-19 emergency. 

Visit the COVID-19 Rapid Response Helpline to submit a request for a referral or call the helpline at (800) 968-0738.