Because justice for some is no justice at all.
Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services to people who are low income, older adults, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities.
WHAT WE DO
Civil Services, Older Adult Services, Family Law, Domestic Violence and more.
FIND LEGAL HELP
Apply by phone at
(888) 783-8190
or online.
SUCCESS STORIES
Learn more about what we’ve been doing, and how we may be able to assist you.
Meet Lakeshore Legal Aid
Lakeshore Legal Aid takes pride in providing Michigan with excellence in advocacy and civil legal counsel since 1966. Our attorneys offer professional legal advice and counseling, document review and preparation, negotiation, mediation, and representation in court to improve the legal status of the men, women, and families we serve.
NOTICE: The information provided within this website is not intended to be legal advice and visitors to this website should not act upon this information without consulting with legal counsel.
Our Mission
Standing with our neighbors, Lakeshore Legal Aid fights poverty and injustice through advocacy and by providing meaningful and dignified access to the legal system.
News
Lakeshore’s CEO Recognized for Outstanding Leadership
Congratulations to Lakeshore’s Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Lowe, who is being recognized for her outstanding leadership with the Shining Light Regional Cooperation Award. In acknowledgment of her dedicated efforts in advancing Lakeshore’s mission, Ashley will be honored with the Eleanor Josaitis Unsung Hero Award on October 15.
Detroit Family Law Clinics
Lakeshore is hosting family law clinics at Eastside Community Network from 9am to 12pm on March 6th, April 10th, and May 15th. To find out more, please use the QR Code or click on the below button.
Legally Speaking
CEO Ashley Lowe hosts important and thought-provoking discussions on critical legal issues that not only educate but impact the communities we serve. Click on the below button to view the shows.
Video Library
Lakeshore is excited to share the launch of its video library! These videos were developed to be useful to Michigan families with common civil-legal questions.