NLSM Elder Law Center in Detroit: How to Reach Them

07 Nursing home, elder abuse and vulnerable adults

Wayne County

Legal aid

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Free civil legal help for Wayne County residents age 60 and older, plus elder abuse prevention education for seniors, caregivers and professionals.

What it is

The Elder Law and Advocacy Center is a program of Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan, a Detroit-based legal aid organization. It gives free civil legal services to older Wayne County residents and runs elder abuse prevention training.

Why it matters

Older adults facing financial exploitation, housing problems, benefits denials or pressure from a caregiver often cannot afford a lawyer. This center exists so age and income do not keep them from legal help.

What to know first

Call the Redford center directly or the Detroit main office. Expect an intake screening for age and residency. Services are free, but capacity is limited so be ready to explain the urgency.

Limits and eligibility

Only for Wayne County residents 60 or older and only civil matters; it does not handle criminal defense or personal injury claims.

What to have ready

Proof of age and Wayne County address
Any papers related to the problem (letters, contracts, court notices)
Names of the people involved

How to reach them