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What is Legal Services of Eastern Michigan? (LSEM)

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan is a nonprofit organization which provides legal assistance in civil matters (non-criminal) to eligible low income persons. LSEM serves 14 counties in the Eastern Michigan area: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Genesee, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. Clair and Tuscola. LSEM does not charge for its services. However, you may be required to pay court costs if the court does not grant a waiver of those costs.