Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services to people who are low-income, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities.
Eligibility and Services: Eligibility is determined based on federal poverty guidelines and other factors. Provides legal representation and assistance in the following areas: family law, protection from abuse, housing (including foreclosure cases), consumer protection, public benefits, income tax, individual rights (such as making a will), estates and guardianships, expungement, education, senior services, and driver’s license restoration.
For new clients, the best way to reach them is by phone. Please give them a phone call today or apply online anytime at michiganlegalhelp.org!
New clients: (888) 783-8190
Office: (586) 510-1814
Lakeshore Legal Aid
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Services Offered: Provides low-moderate income individuals with full representation in public benefits/SSI cases, tax foreclosure and mortgage foreclosure cases, and landlord-tenant cases. Provides legal counsel regarding bankruptcy, education issues, and to victims of human trafficking.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligibility is determined based on federal poverty guidelines. Generally, individuals at 125% FPG (income of $15,075 for an individual, $24,600 for a family of 4) will qualify for services. All potential clients must undergo screening to determine financial eligibility and ensure there are no conflicts of interest.
Contact Information:
613 Abbott Street, 6th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
Legal help: (877) 964-4700
General Information: (844) 859-0363
Legal Aid and Defender Association (LADA)
Free Legal Aid Clinic-Detroit
Services Offered: Offers advice and direct representation in the area of family law to income-eligible individuals.
Contact Information:
Email - FLAC@detroitflac.com
Address - 5425 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202
Phone - (313) 833-0058
Elder Law Advocacy Center
Services Offered: Offers direct representation to individuals aged 60 or older who reside in Wayne County in landlord-tenant law and probate areas.
Contact information:
Phone - (313) 937-8291
The Salvation Army William Booth Legal Aid Clinic
Services Offered: Assists with legal needs of individuals at or below federal poverty guidelines in the areas of family law, landlord-tenant, wills, expungements, and driver’s license restoration.
Contact information:
http://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/emi/williamboothlegalaidclinic
Address - 3737 Lawton, Detroit, MI 48208
Phone - (313) 361-6340
Counsel and Advocacy Law Line (CALL) - (888) 783-7024
CALL provides legal advice over the phone and free of charge on various issues.