NOTE: Please look near the bottom for information regarding Crime Victim Advocacy,
Animal Rights and GLBT community!
DADS of Michigan
Phone: 248-559-DADS
Fathers for Equal Rights
Phone: 313-354-3080
National Fathers Network
Phone: 206-747-4004
Schoolcraft College
Transition Center
Free legal advice and divorce support group.
The Thomas Moore Law Center
Domino Farms
Ann Arbor MI
Phone: 734-827-2001
Protects and defends Christian rights and values
Juvenile Court
1025 E. Forest
Detroit MI 48207
Phone: 313-833-5600
LASED Intake Center
4138 W. Vernor
Detroit MI 48209
Phone: 313-554-2025
Friend of the Court
The Penobscot Building Please also see the "Child Support Resources" webpage on this site!
645 Griswold
Detroit MI 48226
Phone: 313-224-5300
Phone: 313-224-5266
Fax: 313-967-3593
Services Offered:
Enforcement of child support, custody, and parenting time issues. Parenting time training available to parents.
Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc.
1240 Third Street (Client Service Center)
Detroit MI 48226
Phone: 877-964-4700 OR 313-967-5800
Services Offered:
Civil legal needs, senior services, criminal defense representation, juvenile legal services. Civil division provides services in the following areas: Family Law, Housing, Public Benefits, Probate, Debt Counseling, Consumer. Offers its services to low-income residents of Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties from its offices in Pontiac, Clinton Township, and Detroit. Does not assist with Criminal, Business or Personal Injury matters.
ACCESS Intake Center
2651 Saulino Court
Dearborn MI 48120
Phone: 313-842-7010
Highland Park Law Center
14528 Second
Highland Park, MI 48203
Phone: 313-868-7677
Butzel Intake Center
7737 Kercheval
Detroit MI 48214
Phone: 313-267-6567
Prison Legal Services of Michigan
119 N. Washington Square Suite 302
Lansing MI 48933
Phone: 517-702-9839
Neighborhood Legal Services MI (Formerly Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services)
104 Lothrop
Detroit MI 48202
ALSO CRIME VICTIM ADVOCACY!
Phone: 313-874-5820 est. 2213
OR
455 W. Fort Street Suite 214
Detroit MI 48226
Phone: 313096401975 ext. 1007
Services Offered:
Limited legal services available for housing clients/criminal defense, bankruptcy and consumer protection,
real estate, juvenile justice, appellate advocacy, mediation.
Michigan Indian Legal Services, Inc.
814 South Garfield Avenue
Suite A
Traverse City, MI 49686-3430
Phone: (800) 968-6877
Services Offered:
Native Americans living in all counties in Michigan, including those that live on its Indian Reservations of Keewenaw Bay, LacVieux Desert, Hannaville, Bay Mills, Sault St. Marie, Grand Traverse Band and Isabella.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
1118A S. Telegraph Road
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-8310 Monroe Senior Legal Services: 734-241-7644
Services Offered:
Provides FREE high quality legal services to low-income residents of Monroe & Lenawee counties.
Priorities include domestic violence and homelessness prevention.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan, Inc.
420 North Fourth Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1197
Phone: 734-665-6181
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
436 South Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
Phone: 800-339-9513
Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service Inc.
4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite 500
Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: 800-288-5923
Services Offered:
Provides services in the following legal areas: Disability rights, HIV/AIDS rights, Children's Disability and
Special Education rights, Employment rights, Housing Rights, abuse & neglect, Social Security benefits.
Michigan Legal Services
900 Michigan Bldg. 220 Bagley
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-964-1140
Services Offered:
Legal assistance to address causes of poverty for SEMI-poorest residents including access to income
support, food, utility, emergency and housing assistance, health and mental health care.
Monroe County Senior Legal Services
1126 S. Telegraph Road
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-7644
Services Offered:
Assists with civil legal problems such as housing, Medicaid, Medicare, income maintenance, administrative
& governmental issues, wills, deeds, power of attorney for seniors 60+ residing in Monroe County.
Elder Law of Michigan Inc.
Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors
3815 W. St. Joseph Suite C-200
Lansing MI 48917
Provides free legal advice and information to Michigan residents age 60 and older. After a call is made to the
hotline, an attorney will call back within 2 business days. There are no legal fees although donations are accepted.
Monroe County
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
1118 S. Telegraph
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 1-888-251-1598
Information: 734-241-8310
Services Offered:
Free legal service for qualified individuals and families who have low-incomes. Provides services in the following
legal areas: Family Law, Landlord/Tenant, Home Ownership, Probate, Guardianship, Consumer, Health Law.
American Civil Liberties Union Fund of MI
60 W. Hancock
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-578-6800
Services Offered:
Provides services in the following legal areas: Constitutional issues, Freedom of Speech, Due Process,
Privacy issues.
Federal Civil Pro Bono Project
Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
Volunteer Legal Services
645 Griswold Suite 1356
Detroit MI 48226
Phone: 313-961-6120
Lawyer Referral: 313-961-3545
Services Offered:
Provides services in the following legal areas: Civil law, Employment Discrimination, Prisoner Civil Rights,
Provides client meeting location.
The Salvation Army William Booth Legal Aid Clinic
The Salvation Army
Harbor Light Center
3737 Lawton
Detroit MI 48208
Phone: 313-361-6310
Services Offered:
Provides free legal services to people who are pre-screened and referred to them by the Eastern Michigan
Division of The Salvation Army in the following areas: Divorce/Family Law, Landlord/Tenant, Public Benefits
and Entitlements, Juvenile/Guardianships, Immigration, Child/Spouse Abuse, Traffic Offense, Criminal.
First Step Legal Advocacy Project
44567 Pinetree Dr.
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: 1-888-453-5900
Services Offered:
Provides services in the following areas: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault.
Free Legal Aid Clinic, Inc. (FLAC)
5435 Woodward Ave.
Detroit MI 48202
Phone: 313-831-3444
Services Offered:
FLAC's purpose is to render legal assistance to low-income and indigent residents of Wayne County.
West Side Mothers Welfare Rights Organization
23 E. Adams
Detroit MI 48226
Phone: 313-964-3980
Services Offered:
Provides services in the following areas: Social Security Hearings, FIA Hearings
NLS/Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice (Guild Law Center)
733 St. Antoine, 3rd Floor
Detroit MI 48226
Phone: 313-962-6540
Services Offered:
Plant Closings (WARN Act), Poverty Rights, Environmental Justice, Economic Rights and Living Wage.
Common Ground Sanctuary
1410 S. Telegraph (at Orchard Lake Road)
Bloomfield Twp. MI 48032
Crisis Line 248-456-0909 OR 800-231-1127
Elder Advocacy & Legal Services
12121 Hemingway
Redford MI 48230
Phone: 313-937-8291
Services Offered:
Legal services to persons 60 years of age and older who reside in Wayne County. Elder Abuse services,
Caregivers Legal Services, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
Disability Advocacy
104 Lothrop Landing
Detroit MI 48202
Phone: 313-874-5820 ext. 2211 OR 877-774-8946
Services Offered:
Administrative advocacy for individuals who are in need of representation to secure their Social Security
benefits. Services on a reduced fee basis with payment required only if a favorable decision is rendered.
Jeanne A. Carpenter
For those that have been discriminated against due to having epilepsy.
American Friends Service Committee
Ann Arbor MI
For those who need advice (legal or otherwise) regarding Michigan lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
issues affecting them, contact the Inclusive Justice Program.
Christian Legal Aid of Southeast Michigan
Phone: 313-393-2930
Provides free legal counsel and referral.
Ann Arbor Dispute Resolution Center
110 N. Fourth Avenue Suite 100
Ann Arbor MI 48104
Phone: 734-222-3725
Non-profit, volunteer-based community organization, partly funded by the Michigan State Court Administrative
Office (SCA). One of 25 SCAO-funded centers in Michigan that offer low-cost mediation services as an alternative
to court. They help individuals, businesses and organizations in Washtenaw County peacefully resolve conflicts
in such areas as Landlord/Tenant disputes, Neighbor/Neighbor disputes, Family disputes, Work place disputes, Consumer/Business & Business/Business disputes and School Issues.
Ann Arbor Mediation Center
330 East Liberty Suite 3A
Ann Arbor MI 48104
Phone: 734-663-1239
Alternative to the often adversarial approach of a courtroom. Specializes in divorce and custody mediation
but other services may be available. This may provide cheaper, alternative means to end disputes.
Justice Project Outreach Team (J-PORT)
110 N. Fourth Avenue
Ann Arbor MI 48104
Phone: 734-222-3750
A Washtenaw County program that provides supports to individuals who are involved with the justice system
and need mental health assistance, both in the jail and in the community.
SAFE House
4100 Clark Road
Ann Arbor MI 48105
Phone: 734-995-5444
Provides free services for any person victimized in an intimate relationship who lives or works in
Washtenaw County.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
1118 A South Telegraph
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-8310 OR 888-251-1598
Website: www.lsscm.org
Private non-profit organization that provides free legal advice and representation to low-income persons and
senior citizens (regardless of income) in certain civil legal cases. LSSM uses federal income-eligibility limits
(125% of federal poverty level) to determine income eligibility. Some limited waivers are permitted.
The Michigan Poverty Law Program (MPLP)
220 East Huron Street Suite 600A
Ann Arbor MI 48104
Phone: 734-998-6100
Part of the Michigan Foreclosure Prevention Project and an Immigrant Rights Center.
Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
1921 W. Michigan Ave.
Ypsilanti MI 48197
Phone: 734-482-0489
Assists the families of public school children, K-12, who are eligible for regular and special education services
to resolve school-related problems and offers non-legal advocacy. No fee.
Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy
1100 North Main Suite 205
Ann Arbor MI 48104
Phone: 734-662-1256
An advocacy organization to improve the lives of persons with developmental disabilities, as well as persons
with other mental or physical disabilities. Free services for those who qualify.
ANIMAL/PET LAWS & ADVOCACY
Animal Legal and Historical Center
Animal Law archives compiled by the Michigan State University College of Law
State Bar of Michigan
Provides information and resources about the practice and study of Animal Law as well as current legislation.
Southeastern Michigan Animal Rights Team (S.M.A.R.T.)
A local network for activists campaigning against cruelty to animals.
CRIME VICTIM ADVOCACY
104 Lothrop Landing
Detroit MI 48202
Phone: 313-874-5820 ext. 2216
Financial assistance for crime victims
Assistance with completing victim compensation claims and filing of personal protection orders (PPO's)
Civil legal representation
Criminal justice support
Information and referrals for families
Follow-up safety communications
FREE LEGAL CLINICS!
Every Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at 1410 S. Telegraph, Bloomfield Twp., attorneys offer FREE legal consultation
in these sessions sponsored by Common Ground Sanctuary. Crisis intervention, counseling and free referrals
for domestic cases, are available. No free representation. Contact: 800-231-1127. First come, first served; call
ahead to check available openings.
The Help Desk
Oakland County Courthouse (lobby of the north entrance)
1200 N. Telegraph
Pontiac MI
The Help Desk is open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Thursday in the lobby of the north entrance of the Oakland
County Courthouse. Help is free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. You can learn how to file motions,
seek return of drivers licenses, expungement of criminal records, etc.
Elder Law & Advocacy Center offers "FIRST TUESDAYS"
The First Tuesday of Each Month at 2 p.m.
Redford Community Center
12121 Hemingway
Redford MI
Phone: 313-937-8291
Guidance from experienced Legal Staff includes:
Guardianships/Conservatorship
Wills/Trusts
Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Senior Housing
Powers of Attorney
Medicaid/Medicare
School Enrollment
A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
Also provides FREE legal and community information, assistance and referrals to family and other caregivers
and recipients of care. Also FREE to seniors 60 and older. However, the agency must prioritize to persons
with the greatest economic or social needs first.
The Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Phone: 248-335-0125
Offers an Estate Planning Clinic with Lakeshore Legal Aid at Cooley's Auburn Hills campus, 2630 Featherstone
Road, to Oakland County residents 60 years and older and asset-eligible. Call the above number for more information.
The Family Law Assistance Project (FLAP) is a collaborative program between Lakeshore Legal Aid and the Thomas
M. Cooley Law School's Auburn Hills campus. FLAP offers legal services to low-income Oakland County residents
at no cost, counseling clients, preparing legal pleadings and representing them in the Oakland County Circuit Court
on family law issues ranging from divorce to personal protection orders. FLAP accepts prospective applicants every other Wednesday at the Oakland County Law Library, located in the Oakland County Circuit Court, 1200 N. Telegraph, Pontiac. For information go to www.oakgov.com/lawlib OR call 248-335-0125.
GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER LEGAL RESOURCES
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Legal Hotline (for older adults)
Phone: 1-877-GLBT-LAW
Website:
A program of Elder Law of Michigan, Inc.
Discrimination:
American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan
Phone: 313-578-6812
Hate Crimes, Advocacy & Social Action:
Triangle Foundation
Phone: 313-537-3323 x 14
GLBT Domestic Violence:
Lakeshore Legal Aid
Phone: 888-783-8190
NATIONAL RESOURCES:
Lambda Legal
Phone: 312-663-4413
PFLAG National Office
Phone: 202-467-8180
National Center for Lesbian Rights
Phone: 415-392-6257
Transgender Law & Policy Institute
