Legal aid in the United States is delivered through Legal Services Corporation (LSC)-funded nonprofits, law school clinics, pro bono panels, and court self-help centers. Most programs serve women at or below 125–200% of the Federal Poverty Level and handle family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and protective orders. The American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession and the National Women's Law Center supplement local services. For women, the most common legal aid needs are custody, divorce, child support, VAWA-based immigration relief, and DV protective orders — all areas LSC grantees regularly handle. This directory aggregates state legal aid offices, women's legal clinics, and bar referral panels.
Michigan family courts (a division of circuit court) handle custody and related matters in each of its 83 counties, with Friend of the Court offices providing investigation, mediation, and enforcement support. The Office of Child Support runs statewide enforcement. Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, and Sterling Heights are the largest metros. Michigan Legal Help and the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence support women.
Legal Aid & Defender Association — Detroit provides civil legal issues including family law, housing, and benefits appeals for women in Detroit. Call (313) 964-4111 to start intake or ask which services you qualify for. Available Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
(313) 964-4111 · 613 Abbott St, Detroit, MI 48226 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan is the go-to free legal help in the Flint area for civil legal issues including family law, housing, and benefits appeals. Reach the team at (810) 234-2621 to schedule a screening. Hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, and walk-ins may be accepted depending on staffing. Free of charge for women meeting income or program eligibility.
(810) 234-2621 · 436 S Saginaw St Suite 100, Flint, MI 48502 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Legal Services of Northern Michigan serves women in Traverse City and surrounding Michigan communities with civil legal issues including family law, housing, and benefits appeals. Phone (231) 947-0122 for case-by-case eligibility, current openings, and next steps. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm — confirm by phone before driving in. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
(231) 947-0122 · 1349 S Airport Rd W, Traverse City, MI 49686 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Legal Services of South Central Michigan serves women in Ann Arbor and surrounding Michigan communities with civil legal issues including family law, housing, and benefits appeals. Dial (517) 787-6533 for an initial conversation about your situation. Service hours run Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Free for qualifying Michigan mothers and their children.
(517) 787-6533 · 420 N 4th St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
Michigan Poverty Law Program is the go-to free legal help in the Ypsilanti area for civil legal issues including family law, housing, and benefits appeals. Contact (734) 998-6100 to ask about appointments, documents to bring, and waitlist status. Available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; the team can answer questions about documents and timing. No fee for eligible women, with intake handled confidentially.
(734) 998-6100 · Ypsilanti, MI 48198 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
Wayne State University Law Clinic is a Michigan free legal help helping mothers with civil legal issues including family law, housing, and benefits appeals. Reach the team at (313) 577-3933 to schedule a screening. Service hours run Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; ask about after-hours options if needed. Free for qualifying Michigan mothers and their children.
(313) 577-3933 · 471 W Palmer St, Detroit, MI 48202 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website
LSC funds civil legal aid programs nationwide. Find local LSC-funded legal aid in your state for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Free legal help directory connecting low-income people to local legal aid programs in every state for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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American Bar Association directory of free and reduced-fee legal help, pro bono programs, and court self-help centers for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Network connecting low-income people with pro bono attorneys. Online tools and clinic directory for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Free directory of legal aid offices, pro bono programs, and self-help resources organized by state for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Legal information and lawyer search specifically for women navigating abuse, custody, and family court. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Legal advocacy resources for survivors including state-specific protective order information. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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Legal aid for veterans and military families. Federal benefits, family law, and consumer protection. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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DOJ-recognized immigration legal aid organizations searchable by state for qualifying low-income women. Access the resource library, directory, and any helpline information directly at the website — no account is typically required. Useful for qualifying low-income women who need vetted, plain-language information on family law, housing, public benefits, immigration, and consumer protection. Available online 24/7 — free for qualifying women.
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