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Want Free Legal Advice? The Oakland County Bar Association Is Hosting A Complimentary Legal Seminar
The Oakland County Bar Association's free legal event will offer one-one-one time with a lawyer and seminars.

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI β Would you like some free legal advice? Good news. You can start thinking of questions you'd like to ask a lawyer - for no charge - because the Oakland County Bar Association is hosting a complimentary legal seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ferndale Public Library, according to a press release.
The event is part of the Oakland County Bar Associationβs free Peopleβs Law College and the goal is twofold: educate Oakland County residents about the law and help answer their specific legal queries.
The Jan. 25 event will feature an Ask-a-Lawyer session, which is your opportunity to get free face time with an attorney and receive brief advice. The attorneys can cover a broad range of topics including: juvenile, family, bankruptcy, probate, criminal, general civil and landlord/tenant matters.
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The night will also include three seminar sessions:
6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. : "Property Taxes: What to Do if You Canβt Pay," with Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner
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7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.: "Anatomy of a Divorce" with Kelly Bidelman, Esq. from Legal Aid & Defender Association
7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.: "Employment Issues: Know Your Rights" with Syeda F. Davidson, Esq., from Burgess Sharp & Golden PLLC
To RSVP, please call Merri Lee Jones at the Oakland County Bar Association at 248-334-3400. The Ferndale Public Library is located at 222 E 9 Mile Rd. in Ferndale.
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