Legal Service Agencies
Lakeshore Legal Aid
https://lakeshorelegalaid.org/
(888) 783-8190
A not-for-profit legal firm providing a range of free civil legal services to people who are low income and seniors in our communities.
Macomb, Wayne, Oakland, and St. Clair Counties
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM to 6 PM
Friday 9 AM to 1 PM
Michigan Attorney General
517-335-7622
517-373-1110
The Attorney General is the state’s top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of Michigan through a broad range of duties. The Attorney Gerneral’s responsibilities include safeguarding the public from violent criminals, helping victims of crime, leading the fight against human trafficking and opiod abuse, preserving Michigan’s spectacular natural resources, protecting consumers and addressing illegal business practices.
Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
https://prosecutor.macombgov.org/Prosecutor-Home
(586) 469-5350
The Prosecuting Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the county. The office represents the people of the State of Michigan in criminal matters before the District and Circuit Courts, Juvenile Court, the Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeals.
The Resolution Center
http://www.theresolutioncenter.com/
(586) 469-4714
The Resolution Center is dedicated to enhancing the peaceful resolution of all forms of disputes by providing and promoting the use of appropriate alternative dispute resolution and collaborative problem solving process that emphasize cooperation, collaboration and communication. The Center has been providing facilitative mediation services and training to businesses, residents and the schools since 1994.
Types of Disputes Handled
- Domestic Relations (including parenting time and divorce)
- General Civil Lawsuits
- Small Claims Matters
- Landlord / Tenant
- Guardianship and Family Caregiving
- Employment
- Neighborhood and Community Conflict
- Discriminations (through Dept of Civil Rights)
- Business to Business
- Family
- Contractual, Money and Property
- Victim / Offender
- Special Education
- American with Disabilities
- Public Policy
- Large Group Facilitations
The Salvation Army – William Booth Legal Aid Clinic
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/emi/legal-services/
313-361-6136
Harbor Light Center
3737 Lawton
Detroit MI 4802
The William Booth Legal Aid Clinic addresses the legal needs of the population who live at or below the national poverty level guidelines in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. The clinic exists to address legal problems and provide high quality legal services at no cost to those in need. The clinic services individuals, families, U.S. Military Veterans, in need and educates clients with regard to their legal rights and obligations while seeking to eliminate legal problems as obstacles that may prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Michigan Legal Self Help
https://michiganlegalhelp.org/
Michigan Legal Help is for people who are handling their legal problems without a lawyer. The website can help you learn about your legal problems and get ready for court. There are forms and Do-It Yourself guides at no cost. The site does not give legal advice and it is NOT a substitute for having a lawyer. The site does not cover all areas of law but new topics are added regularly.