Legal Aid of Western Michigan

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Family Law Attorney

3.2(41 Google reviews)

115 Clover St Ste 101, Holland, MI 49423, United States

Information last updated October 10, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Social Security & Disability Civil Litigation Family Law

About Legal Aid of Western Michigan

Legal Aid of Western Michigan is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to providing free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals and families in West Michigan. The firm focuses on civil legal problems that threaten clients' basic living needs, such as housing, safety from domestic violence, food and income security, and healthcare access. Its mission is to protect rights, challenge injustice, and fight poverty through legal advocacy.

The firm's services include representation in court and administrative hearings, brief legal advice and consultation, community education events, and the production of legal explanatory materials. A dedicated staff of over 30 lawyers and support personnel, along with volunteer attorneys, deliver these services across 17 counties in West Michigan. Legal Aid of Western Michigan operates from five offices located in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Holland, Muskegon, and St. Joseph.

The firm assists clients with a range of civil legal issues, including:

Family Law
Housing
Public Benefits
Consumer Matters
Tax
Individual Rights (excluding most criminal cases, except for record expungements)

Eligibility for services generally requires a total household income at or below 125% of the Federal poverty level and less than $15,000 in countable assets. Exceptions are made for senior citizens and individuals with federal tax issues, who may qualify with higher incomes. Interpretation services are available at no cost to clients.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: John Smith — Managing Attorney
Services listed: Family Law, Housing, Public Benefits, Consumer Matters, Tax, Individual Rights
Fees: The firm offers free legal advice and representation to eligible clients, typically those with household incomes at or below 125% of the Federal poverty level and less than $15,000 in countable assets
Offices: 25 Division Ave S, Ste 300 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
141 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 400 Kalamazoo, MI 49007
115 Clover St, Suite 101 Holland, MI 49423
450 Morris Ave, Ste 104 Muskegon, MI 49440
901 Port St St. Joseph, MI 49085

Source: lawestmi.org · checked October 10, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Friday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Legal Aid of Western Michigan — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Legal Aid of Western Michigan located?+

Legal Aid of Western Michigan is located at 115 Clover St Ste 101, Holland, MI 49423, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Legal Aid of Western Michigan handle?+

Legal Aid of Western Michigan handles Real Estate, Social Security & Disability, Civil Litigation, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Legal Aid of Western Michigan?+

Call Legal Aid of Western Michigan at +1 616-394-1380 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Legal Aid of Western Michigan well rated?+

Legal Aid of Western Michigan has a 3.2-star rating based on 41 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

Anthony Haveman· via Google
A joke won't help because it's time consuming lol. Telling me to be my own lawyer what's the point of this program?
8 months ago
Zach Webb· via Google
Spent over a year trying to get help, called multiple times. Have been given the runaround and would not recommend this service, you will give them all of your information, including your problems and they will never call you back. Nor will they email you, like a human being deserves to have a response, right?
a year ago
Ian Dean· via Google
West Michigan's legal aid system is a joke. We put in an application MONTHS ago for assistance with bankruptcy, and we were NEVER called about our case. My husband sat on the phone with legal aid when the person on the phone said "They will call you back in 2 to 3 weeks on whether or not they will be taking our case." 2 weeks pass, nothing. 3 weeks pass, nothing. Husband calls again and gets a different worker. Said phone call resulted in being told "We shouldn't have given you a time frame. If they won't take the case, you'll never get a call." Like what?
a year ago
Lazaro Milian· via Google
This place is a joke. They never answer the phone, they don't respond to messages, they say they'll call back but they don't. You are all irresponsible, especially whoever is in charge, because they don't take action to address these issues. I've never seen a place with so little regard for its customers. Close this location and stop collecting salaries for a job you're not doing.
8 months ago
wwiding· via Google
I went to legal aide of Western Michigan for help with my landlords illegally run boarding home in Holland MI. I have documents obtained via FOIA, a landlord trying to use multiple documents that don't meet the legal definition of lease in the state of Michigan, involved city inspectors, the city council, plus more. The lawyer assigned to me has done nothing but argue with me and tell me to move. Every response from him has been " This illegal eviction won't be a problem because you'll have moved by then." It appears Legal Aid of Western Michigan has done more to help opposing council and their client than they have to help me.
Edited 2 months ago

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