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For the Public

    Legal Outreach Clinics

    FREE LEGAL CLINICS

    Each month the Kalamazoo County Bar Association sponsors free legal clinics for individuals who cannot afford an attorney.  Attorneys will consult with individuals for 20-30 minutes and will provide advice to help solve the problem.  In no instance is there any charge for the services of the clinics.

    Clearly, there are unmet needs that go beyond the capacity of the clinics, however, it is a step toward alleviating these needs.  We continually evaluate our services and work to expand and improve the clinics to meet more of these needs.  All clinics are held in the evenings from 6-8 PM at four different locations.

    Must have an appointment for each location.

    Kalamazoo Public Library – Law Library

    Funded through a cooperative effort of the Kalamazoo Public Library and the County of Kalamazoo, the Law Library has resources for both the attorney and the layperson. The Law Library is located in the lower level of the downtown branch of the Kalamazoo Public Library at 315 S. Rose Street, Kalamazoo. If you re interested in scheduling a free clinic, you must call 269-553-7840. The Law Library is located at 315 S. Rose Street, Kalamazoo MI. Income qualification may be required.

    The Family Law Clinics are held every Wednesday at 9AM, unless there is a 5th Wednesday of the month, in which case there would not be a clinic on that Wednesday. 269-553-7920

    A list of scheduled clinics is distributed to various organizations throughout the Kalamazoo area on a regular basis.

    Probate Clinics

    The Probate Clinics are held at the Gull Road Courthouse monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday, from 9AM – 12PM.

    Eastside Neighborhood Association

    Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday
    6PM – 8PM
    1301 E. Main Street Kalamazoo, MI
    269-553-7920

    Portage Community Center

    Monthly on the 4th Monday
    6PM-8PM
    325 E. Centre Portage, MI
    269-553-7920

    Powell Library

    Monthly on the 1st Tuesday
    5:30PM-7:30PM
    1000 W. Paterson Street Kalamazoo, MI
    269-553-7920

    Legal Aid of West Michigan

    Legal Aid provides free legal counsel, advice, and representation to low income persons and seniors in non-criminal, non fee-generating matters. Legal Aid of Western Michigan currently serves people in 17 counties in the lower Western part of Michigan. You may apply for assistance online or by contacting our intake line at 1-888-783-8190.

    Finding an Attorney

    The Attorney Directory on this website can help you locate an attorney to assist with your legal matter.  You can search by name for a specific attorney or by practice area for a list of attorneys.

    The State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral and Information Service is also available to assist residents in Kalamazoo County and surrounding areas with help finding an attorney.  Local attorneys sign on with the State Bar to provide referral services in their areas of expertise.  The State Bar Referral Service can be reached by calling 800-968-0738 (instate only) or 517-346-6342 (out of state callers).  For additional information you can also view the State Bar’s website at Michbar.org.

    Endowment Fund

    The Kalamazoo County Bar Association Endowment Fund established in November 1989 contributes funds to law related projects and causes in the Kalamazoo Community. Organizations interested in requesting funds for a local worthy cause must comply with the KCBA Endowment Grant Guidelines which can be accessed from the Applications page elsewhere on this site or by contacting the Bar office at 381-4693 or info@kalamazoobar.org.

    Community Resources

    Michigan Legal Help
    http://www.michiganlegalhelp.org/

    State of Michigan
    http://www.michigan.gov

    County of Kalamazoo
    http://www.kalcounty.com

    City of Kalamazoo
    http://www.kalamazoocity.org

    State Bar of Michigan
    http://www.michbar.org

    Attorney Grievance Commission
    http://www.agcmi.com

    Federal Bar Association – West Michigan Chapter
    http://www.wdfba.org

    NALS of Greater Kalamazoo
    www.nalsofgreaterkalamazoo.org

    Board of Directors

    View our Past Presidents

    Donald H. Smith

    President
    Willis Law
    491 West South Street
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    dsmith@willis.law

    Reh A. Starks

    President Elect
    Starks Law, PLC
    119 North Church Street Suite 202
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    reh@starks-law.com

    Hon. Kathleen P. Hemingway

    Vice President
    8th District Court
    150 East Crosstown Parkway
    Kalamazoo MI 49001
    kphemi@kalcounty.com

    JJ Henn

    Treasurer
    Miller Johnson
    100 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 200
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    hennj@millerjohnson.com

    Thomas J. Allen

    Martel & Allen, P.C. 
    100 West Michigan, Suite 200
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    allen.tom.j@gmail.com

    Robert Cinabro

    Robert H. Cinabro, PLC
    2525 Frederick Avenue
    Kalamazoo, MI 49008
    cinabrolaw@aol.com

    Cody Crane

    Tibble Law Office, P.C.
    5144 Gull Road
    Kalamazoo, MI 49009
    codycran@gmail.com

    Keith N. Grafos

    Vlachos & Vlachos, P.C.
    5659 Stadium Drive
    Kalamazoo MI 49009
    keithg@vandvpc.com

    Jennifer M. Granzow

    Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
    1536 Gull Road
    Kalamazoo MI 49048
    jmgran@kalcounty.com

    Philip E. Hamilton

    Miller, Canfield
    227 South Rose Street Suite 5000
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    hamilton@millercanfield.com

    Becket J. Jones

    Hills At Law, P.C.
    425 South Westnedge
    Kalamazoo , MI 49007
    bjones@hillslawoffice.com

    Libby Makohn

    Legal Aid of Western Michigan
    201 West Kalamazoo Avenue, Room 427
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    ereece@legalaidwestmich.net

    Ronald W. Ryan

    Lewis Reed & Allen, PC
    136 E. Michigan Ave., Ste. 800
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    rryan@lewisreedallen.com

    Sunny J. Sahu

    Deputy City Attorney
    10 North Division Street Suite 207
    Battle Creek, MI 49014
    sjsahu@battlecreekmi.gov

    Rebecca L. Strauss

    Miller Johnson
    100 W. Michigan Avenue Suite 200
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    straussr@millerjohnson.com

    Nicholas Spigiel

    Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos, P.C.
    One Moorsbridge, P.O. Box 4010,
    Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4010
    nspigiel@kreisenderle.com

    Andrew J. Vorbrich

    Lennon, Miller, O’Connor & Bartosiewicz, PLC
    151 S. Rose St., Suite 900
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007
    avorbrich@lennonmiller.com

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