Your facts are decent, but getting that deal would be unlikely. You might have to try the case for all or nothing. Speak to local drunk driving...

What paperwork can we provide the bank if there was no Will? Would a Marriage Certificate work?

They're obviously wrong. What was escrowed exactly? That's very odd. You should speak with a probate attorney quickly to plan your attack.

What are the options for getting a university to resolve a grievance without a lawsuit? Is this education law or something else?

Hard to say without some basic details. I'd use the Avvo find a lawyer tool to find area attorneys who often offer a free phone consultation on...

How can we obtain the video arraignment/evidence, in order to prove the violation of his civil rights, and sue.

I don't see any violation here. He asked for and received a court appointed attorney before anything happened of substance in the case. This works...

What is my likelihood of getting a successful expungment in michigan? .do i need a lawyer?

Having an attorney who knows the judge and is successful on these is vital, because losing means waiting another 3 years under current law. Check...

Can I get an expunge before the five years or anything?

No. Unless you were supposed to get a .7411 plea, which means it would have been dismissed after you successfully completed probation. Otherwise, 5...

Can they come back for me after my court date and charge me with a second offense from something i did that same time?

If they have the evidence and the store wants to, they certainly can. Who knows the odds of this, however.

What would you recommend we should do next? Should we send that letter? in your opinion would/could we win this?

Sue away! Small claims is the perfect venue for this case.

Can they actually put a warrant out for my arrest

They can't and they won't. Total scam. Google payday loan scam and see how it works.

I would like to know how I can find if the police officer has a record of disciplinary issues or complaints?

The ticket is the bigger issue here. He doesn't want the two points that come with it. That leads to potential insurance increases of 40% for years...