Contact Us

**** We do not handle state or federal criminal cases. Please ask for a court appointed attorney or call the Michigan Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 968-0738.

We also do not handle tribal election disputes or disenerollment. We will not file a lawsuit against a Tribe. ****

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To conduct a new intake please call

(231) 947-0122

or apply on-line.

Applications for services are taken over the telephone Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. You can now also apply on-line.

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Please note, if you are applying for services:

You must fall within our low-income eligibility guidelines (or be eligible for one of the tribal contracts or grant programs).
Your legal issue must be within our Board Set Priorities (or contracts or grants).
When calling our office number, you might be asked to leave a message. Please leave your name, your telephone number, and a brief description of your request for legal assistance.

NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE YOUR VOICEMAIL SET UP IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CALL BACK.

When We Cannot Help.

MILS cannot help with all legal issues. MILS is a partner in a comprehensive network of legal resources. These partner programs empower Michigan residents with confidence and knowledge to address legal challenges.

For many Michigan law issues, MichiganLegalHelp.org can help you with your legal problem by providing forms and educational materials.

In addition, regional legal aid programs can potentially help low-income individuals. Call 888-783-8190 for the southern half of the state. Please visit www.lsnm.org to find the correct office to call for the northern half of the state.

For those who do not qualify for legal aid, the State Bar of Michigan offers a modest-means program at lrs.michbar.org/LRS-Info/Modest-Means-Program and a low cost referral program at (800) 968-0738.

Our Locations

(and regular on-site hours in Southwest Michigan)

TRAVERSE CITY OFFICE814 S. Garfield Ave., Suite A Traverse City, MI 49686 Phone: (231) 947-0122Fax: (231) 947-3956
Serves Statewide
Office Hours:Monday - Friday9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

POKAGON OFFICE27043 Potawatomi TrailDowagiac, MI 49047Phone: (269) 462-4295 (or call the Traverse City office)Fax: (231) 947-3956
Serves Pokagon Members and Spouses
Office Hours:Usually 1 day a Month, first week of the Month9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Please call MILS mainline to confirm on-site days.)

NHBP - PINE CREEK OFFICECommunity CenterMno-Bmadzewen WayFulton, MI 49052 Phone: (269) 729-5151 ext. 8452 (or call the Traverse City office)Fax: (231) 947-3956
Serves NHBP Members and Spouses
Office Hours:Usually 1 day a Month, first week of the Month9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Please call MILS mainline to confirm on-site days.)

NHBP - GRAND RAPIDS OFFICE311 State StreetGrand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: (269) 729-5151 ext. 8452 (or call the Traverse City office)Fax: (231) 947-3956

Serves NHBP Members and Spouses
Office Hours: Usually 1 day a Month, first week of the Month9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Please call MILS mainline to confirm on-site days.)

Gun Lake2872 Mno Bmadzewen DriveShelbyville, MI 49344Phone: 231-947-0122Fax: (231) 947-3956
Serves Gun Lake Citizens and Spouses
Office Hours:Usually the First Thursday of the Month 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Please call MILS mainline to confirm on-site days.)