Free legal help in Michigan.
If you've been sued, have a court date or face eviction in Michigan, call legal aid today. Free help is available if your income qualifies.
- Lakeshore Legal Aid (Counsel & Advocacy Law Line)Free civil legal aid · Statewide hotline; SE Michigan officesCall 1-888-783-8190Website ↗
- Legal Aid of Western MichiganFree civil legal aid · Western MIWebsite ↗
- Legal Services of Eastern MichiganFree civil legal aid · Mid & Eastern MI (Flint/Saginaw)Call 1-800-322-4512Website ↗
- Michigan Advocacy Program (Legal Services of South Central Michigan)Free civil legal aid · South Central MIWebsite ↗
- MichiganLegalHelp.orgFind help by county and problem, with free guides and formsWebsite ↗
- State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral ServiceIf you don't qualify for free help: a lawyer for a low-cost first meetingCall 1-800-968-0738Website ↗
Legal aid is free if your income qualifies. Call early: there's often a wait, and court dates don't move. Listings checked October 2026.
Before you call
- Have the papers ready: the letter, bill, lease or court notice, with any dates circled.
- Know your household income and size. Most programs serve people under about 125–200% of the poverty line.
- Got a court date? Say so first. Go to the hearing even if you haven't found a lawyer.
Owed money instead? Small claims court in Michigan handles claims up to $7,000 without a lawyer. How small claims works.
All states · Listings compiled from the Legal Services Corporation, LawHelp and state bar sites, checked October 2026. Take it back isn't affiliated with these organizations.
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