Legal Aid

Pokagon Band citizens can receive free legal aid in both Michigan and Indiana.

“Michigan Legal Indian Services provided me last year with an estate planning. They made it layman’s terms that I could understand it. It was very efficient. We got it done in really good time, and I applaud them.”

-Martha McConnell

“She called me almost everyday to let me know where she was at. I would not hesitate to use her. She’s a great person to work with.”

-Jack Mix

Do you need advice or assistance with a legal issue? The Band has arranged for Michigan Indian Legal Services (MILS) and Indiana Legal Services (ILS) to provide free legal services to Pokagon citizens (and in some cases, spouses of Pokagon citizens) regarding certain types of legal issues:

Guardianships and Conservatorships
Power of Attorney (Medical and/or Financial)
Simple Wills
Real Estate Matters
Landlord Tenant Matters
General civil matter legal advice
Expungements [Indiana and for those under 200% of poverty in Michigan]
Specialized Driving Permits [Indiana] and Driver’s License Restoration [for those under 200% of poverty in Michigan]

For questions about Michigan or Pokagon Band law, contact Michigan Indian Legal Services at (231) 947-0122 or visit their website at www.mils3.org

For questions about Indiana law, contact Indiana Legal Services at (574) 234-8121.

Except for criminal matters in Pokagon Tribal Court, there are no asset or income restrictions for Pokagon Band citizens receiving this free legal service under the tribal contracts. Not all legal services provided include representation in court, in some instances the available legal services are limited to document review, document preparation, and/or providing legal advice.

Attorney Schedule

Post-COVID, MILS attorneys are again available at the Community Center but please check with the MILS mainline for the schedule. If you need legal assistance, please contact MILS at (231) 947-0122.