The Oakland County Bar Association is a distinguished professional organization dedicated to serving the legal community and public throughout Oakland County, Michigan. It stands out as a comprehensive resource hub offering attorney referrals, professional development, and community-focused legal programs.
With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and judicial independence, the OCBA supports attorneys and the public through networking, education, and pro bono initiatives. It provides tailored resources for new lawyers, seasoned practitioners, and community members seeking legal guidance or representation.
Services Offered
- Attorney referral service
- Lawyer referral service
- Membership directory
- Practice area committees (including Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Court and Counsel, Circuit Court Criminal Law, Debtor/Creditor, Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Energy, Sustainability and Environmental Law, Family Court, Juvenile Law, Medical/Legal, Municipal Law, Probate, Estate and Trust, Real Estate, Tax Law)
- Special purpose committees (including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Law Related Education, Lawyer Well-Being, Legislative, New Lawyers, PALS, Professional Development, Veterans Law)
- Professional development programs and seminars
- Inns of Court
- MIDC training on-demand seminars
- Mentorship programs
- Sustaining membership
- Job board
- Referral rewards
- Room rentals
- Volunteer opportunities
- Events and networking mixers
- Judicial candidate forums
- Free legal aid clinics
- Elementary mock trial program
- Youth law conference
- Senior Law Day
- Speakers bureau
- OCB Foundation grants and diversity scholarships
The association serves Oakland County residents and legal professionals, offering resources in English and facilitating access to justice through court programs, educational events, and public legal assistance.
