Community Resources
Michigan Legal Help
Michigan Legal Help is an online resource for people who are handling their legal problems without a lawyer or are looking to navigate things and find support.
There are many do-it-yourself tools to help you:
- Learn about your legal problems.
- Get ready for court.
- Create court forms.
Please note, this website does not give legal advice, and it is not a substitute for having a lawyer. The website does not cover all areas of law, but topics are added frequently.
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Legal Aid of Western Michigan’s Grand Rapids office covers the counties of Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, and Mecosta.
- 25 Division Ave S St. 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 774-0672
Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan (DRCWM)
Looking to reduce the need for legal assistance? A mediator may be the right solution for you. The Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan serves Kent, Ionia, Lake, Montcalm, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Osceola Counties and helps people resolve conflicts either privately or in the courts. This includes information on communication skills and how to work together to peacefully resolve disagreements, and a full list of services is available on their website.
Sliding-scale available, free to qualifying low-income residents.
Call to schedule a confidential appointment: (616) 774-0121 or submit a contact form
Legal Aid & Immigration Resources
Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON)
JFON provides free immigration legal services for low-income clients, for their family reunification and humanitarian based cases.
Languages spoken by JFON staff/volunteers
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Arabic
- Kinyarwanda
- Burmese
- 207 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- (616) 446-5467
- Appointment only: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Migrant Legal Aid
Migrant Legal Aid provides free and low cost legal and social support for migrant and seasonal farm and food workers
- 1104 Fuller Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
- (616) 454-5055
- Google Voice and WhatsApp: (616) 303-1529
- mbennett@migrantlegalaid.org
Know Your Rights and Emergency Plan Document
The Know Your Rights and Emergency Plan Document is created by Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates.
- 412 W 24th St, Holland, MI 49423
- 616-298-8984
Michigan Immigrants Rights Center
Michigan Immigrants Rights Center provides access to a reliable and comprehensive local information to address challenges related to recent policy changes including assistance from immigration lawyers.
- (734) 239-6863
- With offices in Ypsilanti, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Detroit.