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The mission of Michigan Indian Legal Services (MILS) is to improve the lives of Native American peoples, families, and communities through legal assistance and advocacy at no charge for those who are income-eligible for services. MILS is a specialized law office that serves the unique legal needs of the members of the native communities in Michigan to:

protect families and cultural practices,
secure fundamental rights and access to basic needs, and
challenge policies and practices that are harmful to our clients and client communities.

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**** 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. ****

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To conduct a new intake please call

1-231-947-0122

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.

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.

****MILS cannot assist incarcerated individuals with civil cases. Please call the Michigan Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service 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:2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Modified due to COVID, 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:Third Wednesday of the Month9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Modified due to COVID, 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: First Wednesday of the Month9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.(Modified due to COVID, 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:First Thursday of the Month 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Please call MILS mainline to confirm on-site days.)