Oakland County Legal Resources Center (LRC)

The Legal Resources Center is serving its clients virtually. The center is permanently closed to in-person visitors.

Assistance is currently available by phone and email only, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For any additional questions, please email oclib@oakgov.com or call 248-858-0012.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Court Procedures and Emergency Contact Numbers

Find court forms at the Michigan Supreme Court SCAO site and self-help legal information and forms at Michigan Legal Help. Qualifying individuals can find legal help through Lakeshore Legal Aid.

Virtual (Remote) Legal Aid and Defender Clinic - September 22, 2021

The Oakland County Legal Resources Center has partnered with Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. to offer free legal assistance on civil, non-family law issues to low-income individuals. Attorneys from Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. will provide individuals with information on their rights, court procedures and forms, and in some cases, represent them in court.

The next virtual clinic will be held on Wednesday, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are on a first come, first served basis and must be made in advance by calling 248-858-0012 on either Monday, September 21 or Tuesday, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*Please note that in-person legal aid clinics are suspended due to COVID-19 and the office is closed. Walk-ins are prohibited.

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Setting Aside a Conviction/Expungement/Clean Slate

A new program launched by Oakland County Michigan Works! can help eligible individuals with expungement. Complete an online Request for Services at www.oakgov.com/cleanslate to begin the process.
Another way to get the application forms and to find out if you're eligible to set aside a conviction is to use the Michigan Legal Help tool. This Michigan Legal Help article explains expungement in plain language. The do-it-yourself expungement tool helps determine whether you qualify and generates completed forms based on the information you provide.
If you prefer to complete the set aside conviction application and order forms without using the Michigan Legal Help tool you can download the blank forms from the Michigan Supreme Court web site.

In addition to the forms, be sure to go to the Oakland County Clerk's "Set Aside Convictions" page to get an instruction sheet for setting aside a conviction in Oakland County. This page also provides links to the praecipe form which you'll need to complete to schedule the court hearing date.
To find out how to obtain certified copies of the Judgment of Sentence call the Oakland County Clerk's office at 248-858-0582.
Also call the Clerk's office at 248-858-0582 about how to file forms with the Clerk's office.
Get information about getting fingerprinted at the Sheriff Office Records Unit.
Search Michigan State Police Criminal History Records.
Search Oakland County Court Records using Court Explorer.
See the Michigan Attorney General expungement site to learn more about the new laws and eligibility.

The Michigan Supreme Court has more information about Clean Slate with links to the bills.