Legal Self Help Center | Ottawa County, MI
Ottawa County, MI

Legal Self-Help Center

The Legal Self-Help Center is a hub for information about civil, non-criminal legal issues and court procedures in Ottawa County.

Our staff can help:

Ask a Question

We can provide answers about court processes and services

Provide Forms

Find and download court forms for various legal matters and court proceedings

Review Forms

We’re happy to review your forms for completeness during business hours

Legal Resources

We can provide links to information, law libraries, and legal resources

Our staff cannot tell you your best course of action or provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, you must contact an attorney.

Free kiosks are located throughout the county.

At the FREE kiosks, you can access and print legal self-help center forms at no cost, attend a hearing or Friend of the Court meeting via Zoom, electronically file Court documents (Mifile), pay fines and costs, and more.

Family Justice Center

12240 Fillmore St
West Olive, MI 49460

Hudsonville Courthouse

3100 Port Sheldon St
Hudsonville, MI 49426

Holland Courthouse

85 W 8th St
Holland, MI 49423

Latin Americans United For Progress

430 W 17th St #31
Holland, MI 49423, USA

Howard Miller Public Library

14 S Church St
Zeeland, MI 49464

Herrick District Library - Main Library

300 S River Ave
Holland, MI 49423

Coopersville Area District Library

333 Ottawa St
Coopersville, MI 49404

Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence

Spring Lake District Library

123 E Exchange St
Spring Lake, MI 49456

man looking at laptop and forms

Representing Yourself?

You must be able to:

  • Understand laws relevant to your issues
  • Understand court processes
  • Identify which court paperwork is correct for your purposes
  • Understand how to complete court paperwork
  • Complete all steps of the court process in a timely manner
  • Attend court hearings
  • Keep organized

Need an attorney?

Legal Aid of Western Michigan

Legal Aid of Western Michigan is a nonprofit law firm providing free legal advice and representation in a broad range of areas including consumer cases, family matters, housing problems, government benefits, and much more.

Lawyer Referral

Attorneys listed on the websites linked below are not pro bono attorneys. In most instances, if you decide to hire an attorney, he or she will expect to be paid.

couple with lawyer
Grand Haven Courthouse

Volunteer & Internship Opportunities

Are you a student or professional with legal knowledge and customer service skills? Volunteer or intern with the Legal Self-Help Center and gain valuable experience while giving back to your community. Volunteers provide information on legal processes, assist patrons in filling out forms, review paperwork for completeness, and direct patrons on how and where to file.

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