Civil Rights law in Michigan covers discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Michigan has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to civil rights cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Michigan is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Michigan's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of Michigan sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Michigan bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The civil rights attorneys listed here practice throughout Michigan and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Michigan to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Michigan.

Eli Noam Savit - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office
 200 North Main 3rd Floor Ann Arbor MI 48104
(734) 222-6620
University of Michigan Law School (2007)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Education Law
Duane Carr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Blanchard Law
 309 S Lafayette St PO Box 938 Greenville MI 48838
(989) 831-8854
Bar #11644
Michigan Bar
Deceased
Verified
Agricultural Law Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate
Holland Locklear - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Holland Locklear, PLLC
 607 Shelby Street Suite 725 Detroit MI 48226
(833) 424-4466
Wayne State University Law School (2017)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights
Dean Elliott - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 201 East Fourth Street Royal Oak MI 48067
(248) 251-0001
University of Detroit Mercy (1990)
English
Bar #60608
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Paul Matouka - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Oliver Bell Group
 50 W. Big Beaver Suite 200 Troy MI 48084
(248) 327-6556
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Products Liability
Joseph Dedvukaj - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm, P.C.
 1277 W Square Lake Rd Bloomfield Hills MI 48302
(248) 352-2110
Michigan State University College of Law (1994)
Albanian, English
Bar #51335
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Insurance Claims Legal Malpractice
Muneeb Mirza Ahmad - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Just Right Law
 811 North Main Street Suite 301 Royal Oak MI 48067
(248) 985-8369
Wayne State University Law School
English, Hindi, Urdu
Bar #70391
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Albert J Asciutto - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Excolo Law, PLLC
 26700 Lahser Road Southfield MI 48033
(248) 327-1848
Wayne State University Law School (2015)
Bar #82822
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Consumer Law
Jacob A. Perrone - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Perrone Law, P.C.
 221 W Lake Lansing Rd #200 East Lansing MI 48823
(517) 351-0332
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2008)
English
United States District for the Western District of Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Civil Rights Criminal Law
Oday Salim - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Great Lakes Environmental Law Center
 701 S State St HALL 3018 Ann Arbor MI 48109
(313) 782-3372
Lewis & Clark Law School (2008)
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Animal & Dog Law Business Law
Christopher K. Cooke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Neumann Law Group
 300 E Front St Ste 460 Traverse City MI 49684
(616) 272-7974
Michigan State University College of Law (1982)
English
Bar #35034
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Construction Law
Racine Miller - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2254 Cole Street Suite B Birmingham MI 48009
(844) 464-3476
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2008)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Keith L Altman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
K Altman Law
 33228 West 12 Mile Road, Suite 375 Farmington Hills MI 48331
(248) 987-8929
Bar #81702
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Consumer Law Education Law
Julie Gafkay - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gafkay & Gardner
 175 S. Main Street Frankenmuth MI 48734
(989) 652-9240
Bar #P53680
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Elder Law
Anne Buckleitner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Conybeare Law Office, PC
 519 Main Street St. Joseph MI 49085
Valparaiso University School of Law (1986)
Bar #59832
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights
John McManus - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The McManus Firm
 Contact The McManus Firm 117 W. 4th Street Suite 201 Royal Oak MI 48009
(248) 268-8989
The University of Detroit (1987)
Bar #44102
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
James K. Fett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fett & Fields, P.C.
 407 N MAIN STREET 2nd Floor Ann Arbor MI 48104
(734) 954-0100
University of Michigan Law School (1986)
English
Bar #39461
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
William G. Tishkoff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tishkoff PLC
 407 N Main St Ann Arbor MI 48104
(734) 663-4077
University of Michigan Law School (1988)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Ross M. Gilders - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
MichiganLawsuit.com, P.C.
 201 E Fourth Street Suite 104 Royal Oak MI 48067
(855) 529-6424
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
English
Bar #75875
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Consumer Law Legal Malpractice
Keeley D Heath - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Blanchard Law
 309 S. Lafayette St. Suite 208 Greenville MI 48838
(616) 773-2945
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2002)
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Ari Kresch - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 26700 Lahser Road Suite 400 Southfield MI 48033
(248) 331-5000
Detroit
English
Michigan Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Bankruptcy Civil Rights
Charles W. Widmaier - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Harris & Literski
 822 E Grand River Ave Brighton MI 48116
(810) 819-3073
Wayne State University Law School
English
Michigan Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Jill S. Mulder - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mulder Law PLC
  Grand Rapids Area
(616) 421-5589
Bar #53270
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Michael Bonvolanta - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
 51424 Van Dyke Ave. #3 Shelby Township MI 48316
(248) 565-7544
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2015)
English
Bar #80038
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Gov & Administrative Law Medical Malpractice
Ronnie Cromer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 24901 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 612 Southfield MI 48075
(248) 809-6790
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (1994)
Michigan Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Shaun Patrick Godwin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Godwin Legal Services PLC
 21905 Garrison St Dearborn MI 48124
(313) 288-2826
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2010)
English
Bar #74500
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law Personal Injury
Thomas M.J. Lavigne - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cannabis Counsel®
 2930 E Jefferson Ave Detroit MI 48207
(313) 446-2235
Michigan State University (1989)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Harold Leo Emelander - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Emelander Law Office, P.C.
 31 East Wood Street PO Box 849 Newaygo MI 49337
(231) 303-5005
University of Florida (2007)
English, Spanish
Bar #70719
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Civil Rights
Joshua Blanchard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Blanchard Law
 309 S. Lafayette Street Suite 208 Greenville MI 48838
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Bar #72601
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights
Michael Dezsi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Michael R. Dezsi PLLC
 615 Griswold Street Suite 719 Detroit MI 48226
(313) 879-1206
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Bar #64530
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights DUI & DWI
Brendan Sanger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dr. Brendan Sanger - Lawyer and Counselor at Law - Social Security Disability and Unemployment Clinic, Dr. Brendan J. Sanger - Lawyer at Law Office
 312 Marshall St Litchfield MI 49252
(517) 206-3555
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (1995)
Michigan Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Consumer Law Criminal Law
Scott Mussin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mussin & Scanland PLLC
 13351 Reeck Ct Ste 5 Southgate MI 48195
(734) 282-6037
Michigan State University College of Law (2001)
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Civil Rights Collections
Kayode O. Oladele - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Benjamin Whitfield Jr. & Associates, Juris International
 613 Abbott St Fl 1ST Detroit MI 48226
(313) 961-1000
Wayne State University Law School (1999)
Bar #P62132
7th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights Communications & Internet Law
T.J. Pierce - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
DeCloux & Pierce Law, PLLC
 108 S. University Avenue Suite 1 Mount Pleasant MI 48858
(989) 317-3989
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Timothy Klisz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Klisz Law Office, PLLC
 39111 W. Six Mile Rd. Livonia MI 48152
(313) 402-0853
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (1993)
Bar #55493
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Melissa C Freeman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Blanchard Law
 309 S. Lafayette Street, Suite 208 Greenville MI 48838
(616) 773-2945
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (2012)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Daniel T. Geherin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Geherin Law Group, PLLC
 760 W Eisenhower Pkwy #305 Ann Arbor MI 48103
(734) 263-2780
Michigan State University (1993)
English
Bar #61253
Michigan Bar
Active License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Elizabeth M. Malone - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Driggers, Schultz & Herbst
 2600 West Big Beaver Road Suite 550 Troy MI 48084
(248) 851-9500
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (1983)
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
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