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EspañolLegal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) provides free legal advice and representation to low income individuals. LAWM does not handle criminal matters, civil matters only. Types of cases LAWM often handle, but not all, include: family law, housing, public benefits, consumer matters, tax, education, and individual rights. LAWM’s Holland office serves Allegan and Ottawa Counties.
Legal Assistance
Updated:
September 14, 2017Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Allegan
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (Holland Office)
636 Hastings Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
Phone:
(888) 783-8190
Phone 2:
(616) 394-1380
Alpena
Legal Services of Northern Michigan (Alpena Office)
123 North 2nd Avenue, Suite 1
Alpena, MI 49707
Phone:
(989) 356-9081
Phone 2:
(888) 356-9009
Fax:
(989) 354-4711
URL:
Legal Services of Northern Michigan provides civil legal services to low income people and/or people who are 60 years of age or older. Legal representation can be obtained in civil law areas such as: domestic relations; public benefits and administrative; housing; consumer; healthcare; Elder law, and school problems. These services include: basic discussion of client rights; counseling; preparation of letters, documents, deeds, and pleadings; negotiations; administrative hearings; trials, and in some cases appeals, and community legal education and presentations. Legal Services of Northern Michigan does not provide service for criminal cases, traffic tickets or “fee-generating” cases. Legal Services of Northern Michigan serves Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, and Wexford Counties.
Berrien
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (St. Joseph Office)
901 Port Street
Niles, MI 49120
Phone:
(269) 983-6363
Phone 2:
(888) 783-8190
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) provides free legal advice and representation to low income individuals. LAWM does not handle criminal matters, civil matters only. Types of cases LAWM often handle, but not all, include: family law, housing, public benefits, consumer matters, tax, education, and individual rights. LAWM’s St. Joseph office serves Berrien County.
Calhoun
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (Battle Creek Office)
123 West Territorial Road
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Phone:
(269) 965-3951
Phone 2:
(800) 688-3951
Fax:
(269) 965-4874
URL:
Email:
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) provides free legal advice and representation in certain civil cases to low income persons and senior citizens (regardless of income). LSSCM is a division of the Michigan Advocacy Program. Services offered/cases handled include: family law-domestic violence and maintaining stable homes; housing-homelessness prevention; public benefits – to provide income for basic needs; consumer matters – to protect economic stability; healthcare – helping clients to secure needed health care; and special legal needs and seniors. LSSCM’s Battle Creek office serves Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Counties.
Delta
Legal Services of Northern Michigan (Escanaba Office)
806 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone:
(906) 786-2303
Phone 2:
(888) 786-2303
Fax:
(906) 786-4041
URL:
Legal Services of Northern Michigan provides civil legal services to low income people and/or people who are 60 years of age or older. Legal representation can be obtained in civil law areas such as: domestic relations; public benefits and administrative; housing; consumer; healthcare; Elder law, and school problems. These services include: basic discussion of client rights; counseling; preparation of letters, documents, deeds, and pleadings; negotiations; administrative hearings; trials, and in some cases appeals, and community legal education and presentations. Legal Services of Northern Michigan does not provide service for criminal cases, traffic tickets or “fee-generating” cases. Legal Services of Northern Michigan serves Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, and Wexford Counties.
Genessee
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (Flint Office)
436 South Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
Phone:
(800) 322-4512
Phone 2:
(810) 234-2621
Fax:
(810) 234-9039 or (888) 837-6532
URL:
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan provides legal assistance to low income individuals, and those who are facing foreclosure, discriminated against in housing or seniors (persons 60 years of age and older) regardless of income. LSEM does not handle criminal matters. Types of cases LSEM handles include: family law; housing; fair housing; consumer problems; government benefits; education; employment; individual rights; and seniors. Legal Services of Eastern Michigan’s Flint office serves Genesee and Lapeer Counties.
Grand Rapids
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (Grand Rapids Office)
25 Division Avenue South, Suite 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone:
(616) 774-0672
Phone 2:
(888) 783-8190
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) provides free legal advice and representation to low income individuals. LAWM does not handle criminal matters, civil matters only. Types of cases LAWM often handle, but not all, include: family law, housing, public benefits, consumer matters, tax, education, and individual rights. LAWM’s Grand Rapids office serves Kent, Ionia, Mecosta, and Montcalm Counties.
Legal Assistance Center
Kent County Courthouse, 5th Floor
180 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Suite 5100
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone:
(616) 632-6000
Phone 2:
(616) 632-6014
Email:
The Legal Assistance Center (LAC) provides legal assistance to individuals who are in need of legal assistance. LAC does not provide legal advice or legal representation. LAC provides legal information, forms, guidance, and resources to solve legal problems and learn about the court process. The Legal Assistance Center serves Grand Rapids County and Western Michigan.
Grand Traverse
Legal Services of Northern Michigan (Traverse City Office)
221 Garland Street, Suite H
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone:
(231) 941-0771
Phone 2:
(888) 783-8190
Fax:
(231) 941-9876
URL:
Legal Services of Northern Michigan provides civil legal services to low income people and/or people who are 60 years of age or older. Legal representation can be obtained in civil law areas such as: domestic relations; public benefits and administrative; housing; consumer; healthcare; Elder law, and school problems. These services include: basic discussion of client rights; counseling; preparation of letters, documents, deeds, and pleadings; negotiations; administrative hearings; trials, and in some cases appeals, and community legal education and presentations. Legal Services of Northern Michigan does not provide service for criminal cases, traffic tickets or “fee-generating” cases. Legal Services of Northern Michigan serves Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, and Wexford Counties.
Michigan Indian Legal Services (Main Office)
814 South Garfield Avenue, Suite A
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone:
(800) 968-6877
Phone 2:
(234) 947-0122
Michigan Indian Legal Services (MILS) provides legal services to low income Indian individuals and tribes. MILS also provides assistance to tribal governments and helps to preserve Indian families.
Houghton
Legal Services of Northern Michigan (Houghton Office)
706 Sharon Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
Phone:
(906) 482-3908
Phone 2:
(888) 482-2343
URL:
Legal Services of Northern Michigan provides civil legal services to low income people and/or people who are 60 years of age or older. Legal representation can be obtained in civil law areas such as: domestic relations; public benefits and administrative; housing; consumer; healthcare; Elder law, and school problems. These services include: basic discussion of client rights; counseling; preparation of letters, documents, deeds, and pleadings; negotiations; administrative hearings; trials, and in some cases appeals, and community legal education and presentations. Legal Services of Northern Michigan does not provide service for criminal cases, traffic tickets or “fee-generating” cases. Legal Services of Northern Michigan serves Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, and Wexford Counties.
Ingham
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (Lansing Office)
3490 Belle Chase Way, Suite 50
Lansing, MI 48911
Phone:
(888) 783-8190
Fax:
(517) 394-4276
URL:
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) provides free legal advice and representation in certain civil cases to low income persons and senior citizens (regardless of income). LSSCM is a division of the Michigan Advocacy Program. Services offered/cases handled include: family law-domestic violence and maintaining stable homes; housing-homelessness prevention; public benefits – to provide income for basic needs; consumer matters – to protect economic stability; healthcare – helping clients to secure needed health care; and special legal needs and seniors. LSSCM’s Lansing office serves Ingham, Easton, Clinton, Livingston, and Shiawasee Counties.
Jackson
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (Jackson Office)
540 North Jackson Street
Jackson, MI 49201
Phone:
(517) 787-6111
Fax:
(517) 787-5805
URL:
Email:
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) provides free legal advice and representation in certain civil cases to low income persons and senior citizens (regardless of income). LSSCM is a division of the Michigan Advocacy Program. Services offered/cases handled include: family law-domestic violence and maintaining stable homes; housing-homelessness prevention; public benefits – to provide income for basic needs; consumer matters – to protect economic stability; healthcare – helping clients to secure needed health care; and special legal needs and seniors. LSSCM’s Jackson office serves Jackson and Hillsdale Counties.
Kalamazoo
Immigration Assistance Program
Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo
215 North Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone:
(269) 349-8714
Fax:
(269) 349-7974
The Immigration Assistance Program (IAP) provides legal representation to eligible clients. Areas of legal representation include: adjustment of status for family members; applications for naturalization; petitions for victims of domestic violence and other victims of crimes; petitions for alien relatives; temporary status protection renewal or initial application; and applications for green card renewal. Additionally, the IAP provides the following services to non-clients: referrals to appropriate legal services for civil and criminal matters and information on the rights of immigrants and undocumented persons.
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (Kalamazoo Office)
201 West Kalamazoo Avenue, Suite 427
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone:
(269) 344-8113
Phone 2:
(888) 783-8190
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) provides free legal advice and representation to low income individuals. LAWM does not handle criminal matters, civil matters only. Types of cases LAWM often handle, but not all, include: family law, housing, public benefits, consumer matters, tax, education, and individual rights. LAWM’s Kalamazoo office serves Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren Counties.
Marquette
Legal Services of Northern Michigan (Marquette Office)
112 West Washington Street, Suite 1
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone:
(906) 228-5620
Phone 2:
(888) 228-5590
Fax:
(906) 228-3439
URL:
Legal Services of Northern Michigan provides civil legal services to low income people and/or people who are 60 years of age or older. Legal representation can be obtained in civil law areas such as: domestic relations; public benefits and administrative; housing; consumer; healthcare; Elder law, and school problems. These services include: basic discussion of client rights; counseling; preparation of letters, documents, deeds, and pleadings; negotiations; administrative hearings; trials, and in some cases appeals, and community legal education and presentations. Legal Services of Northern Michigan does not provide service for criminal cases, traffic tickets or “fee-generating” cases. Legal Services of Northern Michigan serves Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, and Wexford Counties.
Mecosta
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (Grand Rapids Office)
25 Division Avenue South, Suite 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone:
(616) 774-0672
Phone 2:
(888) 783-8190
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) provides free legal advice and representation to low income individuals. LAWM does not handle criminal matters, civil matters only. Types of cases LAWM often handle, but not all, include: family law, housing, public benefits, consumer matters, tax, education, and individual rights. LAWM’s Grand Rapids office serves Kent, Ionia, Mecosta, and Montcalm Counties.
Monroe
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (Monroe Office)
1118 South Telegraph Road, Suite A
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone:
(734) 241-8310
Phone 2:
(888) 251-1598
Fax:
(734) 241-1381
URL:
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) provides free legal advice and representation in certain civil cases to low income persons and senior citizens (regardless of income). LSSCM is a division of the Michigan Advocacy Program. Services offered/cases handled include: family law-domestic violence and maintaining stable homes; housing-homelessness prevention; public benefits – to provide income for basic needs; consumer matters – to protect economic stability; healthcare – helping clients to secure needed health care; and special legal needs and seniors. LSSCM’s Monroe office serves Monroe and Lenawee Counties.
Muskegon
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (Muskegon Office)
Hume Building
450 Morris Ave Suite 302
Muskegon, MI 49440
Phone:
(231) 726-4887
Phone 2:
(888) 783-8190
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) provides free legal advice and representation to low income individuals. LAWM does not handle criminal matters, civil matters only. Types of cases LAWM often handle, but not all, include: family law, housing, public benefits, consumer matters, tax, education, and individual rights. LAWM’s Muskegon office serves Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Osceola Counties.
Oakland
Family Law Assistance Project
Oakland County Law Library
1200 N. Telegraph / West Wing Extension, 2nd Floor
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone:
(248) 335-0125
Fax:
(248) 751-7875
The Family Law Assistance Project (FLAP) provides family law legal aid clinics to low income families and individuals. Legal circumstances must be related to a domestic personal protection order (PPO) or a family law issue such as divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, minor guardianship, etc. You must be low-income and a United States citizen or eligible alien. You must need legal services in Oakland County or live in Oakland County. Your circumstances must be related to a domestic Personal Protection Order (PPO) or family law issue such as divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, minor guardianship, etc. You must not be represented by an attorney. Please bring all documents relating to your legal action to the clinic. This includes all complaints, motions, orders and judgments. For dates and times of the clinics, visit their website. The clinic cannot offer assistance in cases relating to child abuse and neglect.
Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. (Royal Oak Office)
Beaumont Health System Medical Office Building
3601 West 13 Mile
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone:
(248) 551-0692
Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. (LAD) provides free or low-cost civil legal services to low-income individuals. Areas of civil legal service include: property rights (public housing, eviction diversion, etc.); bankruptcy; income support – social security/SSI and Department of Human Services; public benefits (health insurance, food stamps, etc.); education (special education, school suspensions and expulsions, etc.); and human trafficking (personal protection orders, T, U, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status non-immigrant visas, divorce, child custody and support issues, etc.). The Legal Aid and Defender Association serves Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Otsego
Legal Services of Northern Michigan (Gaylord Office)
1349 South Otsego Avenue, Unit 7B
Gaylord, MI 49735
Phone:
(989) 705-1067
Phone 2:
(888) 645-9993
Fax:
(989) 705-7178
URL:
Legal Services of Northern Michigan provides civil legal services to low income people and/or people who are 60 years of age or older. Legal representation can be obtained in civil law areas such as: domestic relations; public benefits and administrative; housing; consumer; healthcare; Elder law, and school problems. These services include: basic discussion of client rights; counseling; preparation of letters, documents, deeds, and pleadings; negotiations; administrative hearings; trials, and in some cases appeals, and community legal education and presentations. Legal Services of Northern Michigan does not provide service for criminal cases, traffic tickets or “fee-generating” cases. Legal Services of Northern Michigan serves Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, and Wexford Counties.
Saginaw
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (Saginaw Office)
320 South Washington Avenue, Third Floor
Saginaw, MI 48607
Phone:
(800) 322-4512
Fax:
(866) 428-1604 or (989) 755-2161
URL:
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan provides legal assistance to low income individuals, and those who are facing foreclosure, discriminated against in housing or seniors (persons 60 years of age and older) regardless of income. LSEM does not handle criminal matters. Types of cases LSEM handles include: family law; housing; fair housing; consumer problems; government benefits; education; employment; individual rights; and seniors. Legal Services of Eastern Michigan’s Saginaw office serves Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw Counties.
Underground Railroad, Inc.
5647 State Street, Suite A
Saginaw, MI 48603
Hotline:
(888) 399-8385 or (989) 755-0411
Phone:
(989) 755-0413
Phone 2:
(989) 399-0007
Fax:
(989) 399-0010
Underground Railroad, Inc. provides services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Services include a 24-hour hotline, an Emergency Response Program, emergency shelter, advocacy (safety planning, transportation, financial resources, childcare, healthcare, court, and more), therapy (sexual assault, intimate partner violence, youth, and co-victim of homicide), support groups, housing assistance, youth advocacy and childcare, and community outreach and prevention. Underground Railroad also has an attorney (available through advocate referral only). The attorney may assist with divorce hearings, custody proceedings, and housing negotiations. Underground Railroad, Inc. serves Saginaw County.
Sault Ste. Marie
Legal Services of Northern Michigan (Sault Ste. Marie Office)
130 West Spruce Street
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone:
(906) 632-3361
Phone 2:
(888) 632-9313
Fax:
(906) 632-9876
URL:
Legal Services of Northern Michigan provides civil legal services to low income people and/or people who are 60 years of age or older. Legal representation can be obtained in civil law areas such as: domestic relations; public benefits and administrative; housing; consumer; healthcare; Elder law, and school problems. These services include: basic discussion of client rights; counseling; preparation of letters, documents, deeds, and pleadings; negotiations; administrative hearings; trials, and in some cases appeals, and community legal education and presentations. Legal Services of Northern Michigan does not provide service for criminal cases, traffic tickets or “fee-generating” cases. Legal Services of Northern Michigan serves Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, and Wexford Counties.
St. Claire
Lakeshore Legal Aid (Port Huron Office)
803 10th Avenue, Suite C
Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone:
(810) 985-5107
Phone 2:
(810) 783-8190
Fax:
(810) 985-5106
Lakeshore Legal Aid provides legal advocacy and representation to individuals with civil legal needs. Services include: family law; protection from abuse; housing; consumer; public benefits; income tax; individual rights; employment; estates and guardianships; expungement; education; other practice areas – senior services, LGBT rights, driver’s license restoration. Lakeshore Legal Aid’s Port Huron office serves St. Claire County.
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (Port Huron Office)
511 Fort Street, Suite 540
Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone:
(800) 322-4512
Fax:
(810) 987-4822
URL:
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan provides legal assistance to low income individuals, and those who are facing foreclosure, discriminated against in housing or seniors (persons 60 years of age and older) regardless of income. LSEM does not handle criminal matters. Types of cases LSEM handles include: family law; housing; fair housing; consumer problems; government benefits; education; employment; individual rights; and seniors. Legal Services of Eastern Michigan’s Port Huron office serves Huron, St., Clair, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties.
Tuscola
Lakeshore Legal Aid (Caro Office)
429 North State Street, Suite 108
Caro, MI 48723
Phone:
(989) 673-5651
Phone 2:
(888) 783-8190
Fax:
(989) 673-5652
Lakeshore Legal Aid provides legal advocacy and representation to individuals with civil legal needs. Services include: family law; protection from abuse; housing; consumer; public benefits; income tax; individual rights; employment; estates and guardianships; expungement; education; other practice areas – senior services, LGBT rights, driver’s license restoration. Lakeshore Legal Aid’s Caro Office serves Tuscola County.
Washtenaw
Family Law Project
P.O. Box 8294
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Phone:
(734) 998-9454
Fax:
(734) 998-9125
URL:
Email:
The Family Law Project (FLP) is an affiliate program of Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) that provides legal services to survivors of domestic violence. The FLP only handles domestic violence cases. Services include: personal protection order, divorce and custody cases, and case strategy. FLP serves Washtenaw County.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (Washtenaw County Office)
420 North 4th Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone:
(734) 665-6181
Phone 2:
(888) 665-6181
Fax:
(734) 665-2974
URL:
Email:
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) provides free legal advice and representation in certain civil cases to low income persons and senior citizens (regardless of income). LSSCM is a division of the Michigan Advocacy Program. Services offered/cases handled include: family law-domestic violence and maintaining stable homes; housing-homelessness prevention; public benefits – to provide income for basic needs; consumer matters – to protect economic stability; healthcare – helping clients to secure needed health care; and special legal needs and seniors. LSSCM serves Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, Shiawassee, and Washtenaw Counties. LSSCM also provides legal services to senior citizens of St. Joseph County.
Wayne
Detroit Free Legal Aid Clinic, Inc.
5425 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone:
(313) 833-0058
Fax:
(313) 577-3728
Email:
The Free Legal Aid Clinic, Inc. (FLAC) provides legal assistance to low income individuals and seniors. FLAC provides legal assistance in the areas of family law and elder law. The Clinic focuses on assisting victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, or those who experience a great barrier to justice. FLAC serves Wayne County.
Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. (Main Office)
613 Abbott Street, 2nd Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone:
(844) 859-0360
Phone 2:
(844) 859-0360
Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. (LAD) provides free or low-cost civil legal services to low-income individuals. Areas of civil legal service include: property rights (public housing, eviction diversion, etc.); bankruptcy; income support – social security/SSI and Department of Human Services; public benefits (health insurance, food stamps, etc.); education (special education, school suspensions and expulsions, etc.); and human trafficking (personal protection orders, T, U, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status non-immigrant visas, divorce, child custody and support issues, etc.). The Legal Aid and Defender Association serves Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Michigan Legal Services
2727 Second Avenue, 3rd Floor
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone:
(313) 964-4130
Fax:
(313) 964-1192
Michigan Legal Services provides services to low-income communities. MLS provides legal services in the area of housing, health, public benefits, and community economic development. MLS serves low income communities across the state, but focuses efforts in the metropolitan Detroit area.
Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan
7310 Woodward Avenue, Suite 301
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone:
(313) 874-5820
Fax:
(313) 874-5497
Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan provides legal services to low income clients. NLSM offers legal services in areas including: disability; HIV/AIDs victim advocacy; Bankruptcy; Victim of Crime advocacy; and domestic violence. NLSM serves Wayne County.
