Karen Tjapkes

Director Of Litigation at Legal Aid of Western Michigan

Karen Tjapkes is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in advocacy and litigation. Serving at Legal Aid of Western Michigan since June 2000, Karen has held the positions of Director of Litigation, Director of Strategic Litigation, and Staff Attorney. Additionally, Karen has contributed as an Expert Advisor for the Center for Survivor Agency and Justice since 2014. Karen also played a leadership role as Chair of the Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness for two terms, from January 2017 to January 2018 and January 2021 to January 2022. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2000) and a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University, obtained in 1997.

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Grand Rapids, United States

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Legal Aid of Western Michigan

We protect rights, challenge injustice, and fight poverty through free legal advocacy for people and families. Legal Aid of Western Michigan provides free legal assistance to low income persons and Seniors in non-criminal, non-fee generating matters. We serve people in 17 counties in the lower Western part of Michigan and have offices in Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, and St. Joseph.