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Legal Aid

The resources below can provide information on legal assistance in Michigan. Most services are free.

Provides free legal assistance to low-income persons encountering a civil (non-criminal) legal problem including divorce, spousal or child abuse, public assistance, consumer rights or tenants' rights. Spanish also.

  • Locate free legal aid programs offered in Michigan
  • Lawyer referral and information service from the Grand Rapids Bar Association
  • Legal Assistance Center
    180 Ottawa Ave. NW, 5th Floor
    Grand Rapids MI 49503
    (616) 454-9493

    Provides referrals to community agencies, legal aid and lawyers. Also provides information and assistance with various legal self-help materials and forms. Area Served: Kent County.

  • Legal Hotline for Older Michigan Citizens
    115 W. Allegan, Suite 720
    Lansing, MI 48933
    (517) 372-5959
    Hotline - (800) 347-5297

    Offers free access to experienced attorneys for Michigan residents age 60 and older. Provides advice on issues such as Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security, medical bills, will and probate, real estate, personal injury, landlord/tenant relations, family and automobile. Area Served: Michigan - Spanish also.

  • Western Michigan Legal Services
    Cornerstone Building
    89 Ionia Ave., NW, Suite 400
    Grand Rapids MI 49503
    (616) 774-0672
    Toll Free:(800) 442-2777