The Grand Traverse County Legal Self Help Center Network has two locations where you can access computers, internet, and Michigan Legal Help. People who need help dealing with civil legal matters can come to any location for support. The locations (all in Traverse City) are:
- 86th District Court: 280 Washington Avenue, 1st Floor
- Traverse Area District Library: 610 Woodmere Avenue
Residents from any nearby county are welcome to come to use the computers to access the tools and resources on MichiganLegalHelp.org. In addition to the website, at the library, district, and circuit court centers, self-help center staff (called "navigators") will be available to help visitors find what they need on the website, answer questions about court practices and processes, and answer simple questions about forms available on the website. Navigators cannot give legal advice.
Other resources:
The Free Legal Clinic is held every Tuesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Third Level Crisis Center of Child & Family Services (3785 Veterans Dr. Traverse City, MI 49684). In addition to the self-help resources, you may get private, free, and confidential legal advice from a volunteer attorney. These services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 15 people registered. Sign up by telephone begins at 5:00 pm on Tuesdays by calling Third Level at (231) 922-4800. If you want to speak to an attorney, you must call ahead to register. Click here for more information.