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Southfield Human Services, in partnership with Lakeshore Legal Aid, will host free legal clinics for low-income residents and senior citizens on select first Fridays of each month beginning on March 3 at 9 a.m. at Southfield Human Services, 26000 Evergreen Road.

Lakeshore Legal Aid will have representatives on-site to assist low-income and eligible residents with civil legal matters. No appointment is necessary; however, clients will meet with attorneys on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 9 a.m. and interested residents must be registered by 10 a.m. Residents are asked to bring copies of their documents for attorneys to review.

Southfield Human Services has legal clinics scheduled on March 3, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, October 6, November 3, and December 1. The legal clinics can help with civil legal issues including divorce and custody, housing and eviction issues, domestic and sexual violence survivor help, public benefits, disability rights, mortgage and tax foreclosures, estate planning, probate, expungement, and more. They do not handle criminal or traffic-related matters.

Southfield Human Services provides programs and services designed to meet the specialized needs of residents. They strive to offer services and opportunities to promote personal growth, independence, dignity, and respect for the citizens of Southfield. For more information on Southfield Human Services, visit this link.

Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a wide range of free legal services to low-income residents and seniors in who reside in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb or St. Clair County and are not currently represented by another attorney on the legal issue of concern. For more information on Lakeshore Legal Aid, visit this link.

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