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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.
Saginaw
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (Saginaw Office)
320 South Washington Avenue, Third FloorSaginaw, MI 48607
Phone: (800) 322-4512
Fax: (866) 428-1604 or (989) 755-2161
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 Saginaw office serves Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw Counties.
Underground Railroad, Inc.
5647 State Street, Suite ASaginaw, MI 48603
Hotline: (888) 399-8385 or (989) 755-0411
Phone: (989) 755-0413
Phone 2: (989) 399-0007
Fax: (989) 399-0010
URL: https://undergroundrailroadinc.org/
Email: undergroundrr@undergroundrailroadinc.org
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 StreetSault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: (906) 632-3361
Phone 2: (888) 632-9313
Fax: (906) 632-9876
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.
St. Claire
LaLakeshore Legal Aid - Port Huron Office
803 10th Avenue, Suite CPort Huron, MI 48060
Phone: (888) 783-8190 central intake line
Phone 2: (810) 985-5107
Fax: (810) 985-5106
URL: https://lakeshorelegalaid.org/
Provides free legal services for low-income individuals, people over age 60, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Types of cases they can assist with include divorce, custody, domestic violence, housing, consumer issues, and more. Lakeshore Legal Aid has seven locations across southeastern Michigan. To apply for services, call the central intake line or complete the online application on their website.
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (Port Huron Office)
511 Fort Street, Suite 540Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone: (800) 322-4512
Fax: (810) 987-4822
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 Port Huron office serves Huron, St., Clair, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties.
