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Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims and survivors of abuse, as well as to 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 with whom you can consult to obtain advice. We list the organizations by the county where the office is located, but many offices serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Please note: WomensLaw does not have a relationship with or promote the organizations listed on these pages. Because we include thousands of resources, we cannot review them regularly or vouch for the information or services they provide. We share these resources to help all victims and survivors of abuse find essential direct services and support their needs and safety concerns.
Genessee
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (Flint Office)
436 South Saginaw StreetFlint, MI 48502
Phone: (800) 322-4512
Phone 2: (810) 234-2621
Fax: (810) 234-9039 or (888) 837-6532
URL: https://lsem-mi.org/
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 300Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 774-0672
Phone 2: (888) 783-8190
URL: https://lawestmi.org/location/grand-rapids-2/
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 Floor180 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Suite 5100
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 632-6000
Phone 2: (616) 632-6014
URL: https://legalassistancecenter.org/
Email: info@legalassistancenter.org
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 HTraverse City, MI 49684
Phone: (231) 941-0771
Phone 2: (888) 783-8190
Fax: (231) 941-9876
URL: http://www.lsnm.org
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 ATraverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (800) 968-6877
Phone 2: (234) 947-0122
URL: https://www.mils3.org/
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.
