Monroe County Senior Legal Services (MCSLS) provides legal assistance to Seniors aged 60 and older in Monroe County, MI, who are in the greatest social or economic need. MCSLS offers services through its office in the Township of Monroe and outreach sites, including senior centers, nutrition sites, and nursing homes. The services include civil matters only and MCSLS has a history of providing legal services to seniors in the community since its formation in 1977.

For more information, contact the MCSLS at 734-241-7644 or visit their office.

Common legal problems in which MCSLS is involved include:

Consumer problems, like collection, identity theft, contracts and warranties / Administrative problems, including those with state and local welfare, Social Security, Medicare/ Medicaid, or Veterans Administration / Estate Planning and probate, including wills, durable powers of attorney, and heath care powers of attorney documents / Housing problems for tenants, including housing code violations, public housing and eviction / Tax credits for homestead property tax and home heating.

While many cases involve the above issues, these areas are not the limit to the problems with which we are involved. If you feel you may have a problem or questions that could be solved with the help of an attorney or paralegal, feel free to contact our office. We cannot solve every problem that may arise; however, we may be able to refer you to the appropriate place.