Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm offering comprehensive free civil legal services to low-income individuals, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across Michigan. With a distinguished history of service since 1966, the organization stands out for its commitment to fighting poverty and injustice through dedicated legal advocacy and community support.
The firm provides professional legal advice, counseling, document preparation, negotiation, mediation, and court representation, focusing on improving the legal status of vulnerable populations. Its mission-driven approach ensures meaningful and dignified access to the legal system for those who might otherwise be unable to afford representation. Services are tailored to assist clients facing economic hardship, elder-specific legal issues, or situations involving abuse and assault.
Services Offered
- Civil legal services
- Older adult services
- Family law
- Domestic violence legal assistance
- Sexual assault legal assistance
- Legal advice and counseling
- Document review and preparation
- Negotiation and mediation
- Court representation
- Family Law Assistance Project (FLAP) clinics
Lakeshore Legal Aid serves communities throughout Michigan and offers resources in both English and Spanish, with additional accessibility for Arabic speakers. The organization is supported by partnerships with entities such as the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and the Michigan State Bar Foundation, reinforcing its long-standing role in regional legal aid.
