LSSCM Expungement Intake

The best way for you to get help with your expungement case from Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) is to apply for help online.


If you are unable to apply online, you can apply over the phone. LSSCM works with the Counsel & Advocacy Law Line (CALL) to do intakes over the phone. Their number is (248) 552-3008.


To apply online:

  • You will need a phone number or email address where we can safely reach you, and

  • You must live in Michigan or have a legal problem in Michigan

All your answers are private and will not be shared with anyone other than Legal Services of South Central Michigan, Michigan Works!, and the Public Defender's Office.


After you submit your application, we will review it. We will call or email you soon.


We care about your safety and privacy.


This is a secure website. But if you are using a public or shared computer, close the Internet browser when you are done. If you don’t, you might accidentally share your personal information with someone else.


If you fear for your safety where you are now, please do not use our online application. Please call us instead. To call, return to the MichiganLegalHelp.org page showing your Guide results, and find your local office's phone number and hours.


Please let us know that you understand these concerns and want to continue.

This is an application for legal help. We do our best to help everyone in Michigan who has a low income, but we may not be able to take your case because there are more people who need our services than we can help. Filling out this application does not guarantee you will get a lawyer.


Do you understand that completing this application does not guarantee that you will get help, and does not create an attorney-client relationship with Legal Services of South Central Michigan?


If you are concerned about either your privacy or your safety, and have decided not to use our online intake application. Please call us instead. Return to the MichiganLegalHelp.org page showing your Guide results and find your local office's phone number and hours. If you change your mind and want to finish applying for help online, you must agree to continue by clicking Yes above.


We're sorry, you cannot continue unless you understand and agree to the terms of use.

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We're now going to ask you some questions to see if we can help with your expungement case. We'll need to know information about you and the people in your household. Answer the questions as best as you can.

When you are finished with each page, click "next page." If you make a mistake and need to go back, click "previous page." Do not use the back button in your browser. At the end, click "submit" and we will review your application.
County Information




Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) is unable to assist you because you live or have a conviction outside of our counties served. Please consult one of the legal aid offices in your service area.

  • Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, (800) 322-4512:
    Arenac, Bay, Clare, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties

  • Legal Aid of Western Michigan, lawestmi.org:
    Allegan, Berrien, Cass, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola,  Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties

  • Lakeshore Legal Aid, (888) 783-8190:
    Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties

  • Michigan Indian Legal Services, (231) 947-0122:
    Statewide provider for expungement cases with a specific focus on Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford counties.
Authorization to continue

Residents of Monroe county: you must complete an initial registration directly on the SEMCA Michigan Works! to determine your eligibility and to begin the application process. If the SEMCA Michigan Works! cannot assist you, you can contact our Expungement Department by phone (734) 665-6181, ext.155.


Note: 1/25/24 SEMCA program has ended

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We're now going to ask you some questions to see if we can help you. We'll need to know information about you and the people in your household. Answer the questions as best as you can.


Release of Information

There are multiple organizations and agencies (Expungement Partner Agencies) that are working together to help people expunge their records. In order to do that, they sometimes need to be able to share information about your case with each other. Below is a list of all the Expungement Partner Agencies that could be involved in expungement efforts in your county. If you have any questions about this, you can discuss this with the person who contacts you regarding your case.



Name




If you do not have a middle name, type N/A

Please Select the options that most clearly reflect your identity


Other Information


Pick the one that best describes your marital status

Last 4 digits only
To be hidden




Must agree to share with Expungement Partner Agencies
You must agree to share information with these three agencies in order to continue, if you wish to continue please change your answer to Yes above.

If you are NOT a U.S. Citizen or LPR, please call your local office so we can find out if we are able to help you. If you need to talk to someone in a language other than English, leave a message with your language and phone number. Return to the MichiganLegalHelp.org page showing your Guide results, where you can find your local office's phone number and hours.

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Best time to contact you

Contact via email


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Address







Mailing Address






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Best mobile number where it is safe to reach you:





What is the best number where we could reach you?





Is there another number where we could reach you?








Email


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Permission to Refer

Helper's Contact Information








Helper Authorization
You can NOT complete this form without getting the client (friend, neighbor, or relative)'s permission. This permission is necessary because without it LSSCM will not be able to reach out to the client and offer assistance. Correct your answer above after you get the permission. 

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Adults
Count people 18 and over, including yourself if you are an adult. If you need help getting separated from someone who lives with you, don’t count that person.
Children

Count people under 18, including yourself if you are under 18.

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Veteran Status

If you are a Veteran




Spouse Veteran Status

If your spouse is a veteran




Military Service
Disability

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We are going to ask you information about your employment. WE WILL NOT CONTACT YOUR EMPLOYER.

Employment Information


Employer Address





Employment details




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You must qualify for our services to get help. For this question, we need information about income for every person in your household, except for someone who is the opposing party (such as someone you’re separating from or divorcing). Please include everything: income from work, child support you receive, and benefits like unemployment, Social Security, and cash assistance (FIP). Do not include Food Stamps (FAP) here.  Pick an income type to submit information about every kind of income that is brought into your household (except for the opposing party’s income). When we talk to you, we will also ask a few questions about your household assets - things like bank accounts, vehicles, and real estate that you own.

For each source of income, select a type, frequency, and amount. If you don't have any income, count incomes for other people in your household. If no one in your household has income, select "No Income".
Your primary income




$
Income From Other Household Members




$

Remember to include income from every person in your household except for the opposing party
Include income from every person in your household except for the opposing party




$


$

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Assets

$

$

$

$

$
Assets Questions










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By clicking "submit" you send your application to Legal Services of South Central Michigan. You will hear from Legal Services of South Central Michigan or Michigan Works! regarding your intake shortly.
You do not need to call us, but if you do, please tell us about your online application when we talk. Thank you!

Contact Information