Colorado Legal Services provides access to high‑quality civil legal services in the pursuit of justice for as many low‑income people throughout Colorado as possible.
Who’s Eligible? Individual and households who make less than 125% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and seniors age 60 and over regardless of income for certain cases.
What types of cases can Colorado Legal Services assist with?
- Family law: domestic violence, divorce, custody, guardianship;
- Consumer debt problems, including bankruptcy, garnishment, collection, and repossession;
- Housing law, including foreclosures in some CLS offices, evictions, landlord/tenant issues;
- Issues for seniors, including living wills, medical durable powers of attorney, and more;
- Problems with government programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, and other government benefits;
- Tax controversies with the IRS, including Tax Court litigation, IRS exams and audits, IRS appeals, identity theft/tax preparer fraud, liens and levies, collection alternatives, earned income tax credit denials, innocent spouse relief, underreported/disputed income, and cancellation of debt income;
- Other civil (not criminal or traffic) problems; and
- Immigration: we can help citizens and those who are (1) present in the U.S. and (2) have an acceptable “category” of immigration. These categories are complicated and assessed on a case-by-case basis, but include Lawful Permanent Residents and Asylees.
How do I apply? You can apply online here, by telephone at (303) 837-1313.
MVL bridges the gap in access to justice by coordinating the provision of pro bono legal services by volunteer lawyers within the Denver Metro Area to those in need who are living at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines and cannot otherwise afford legal services for their civil legal issues.
What types of cases can MVL assist with?
- Family Law
- Elder Law
- Probate
- Consumer and Financial
- Bankruptcy
- Public Benefits
- Housing
How do I apply? You must apply through Colorado Legal Services, either online here, by telephone at (303) 837-1313.
Colorado Poverty Law Project
The Colorado Poverty Law Project's prevents homelessness through legal representation, education, and advocacy.
Who’s eligible? Individuals who are experiencing poverty or financial instability.
What types of cases can Colorado Poverty Law Project assist with? Primarily housing issues with a focus on eviction defense, warranty of habitability, and issues faced by mobile home residents.
How do I apply? Complete an intake form online here, or contact by e-mail at [email protected].
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center (JAMLAC) provides free legal services to those who struggle with poverty, oppression, and daily hardships. They primarily focus on serving low-income victims of crime and domestic violence.
Who’s eligible? Individuals and households who make less than 125% of the Federal Poverty Guideline.
What types of cases can Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center assist with?
- Child custody
- Bankruptcy
- Protection orders
- Immigration matters
- Sealing criminal records
- Minor traffic matters
- Consumer Debt (Garnishment, Collection)
- Identification issues
- Employment (Unsafe work conditions, wage theft)
- Elder law/Elder Advocacy
- End of-life planning(Wills, Durable Power of Attorneys)
- Guardianship
How do I apply? Visit https://jamlac.org/our-services/ If you need additional information about the application process and eligibility for services.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado, 721 19th Street, Denver, CO 80202.
This clinic is designed for the do-it-yourself debtor. Attorney volunteers counsel debtors on eligibility, filling out petitions and schedules, understanding court procedures, and preparing for the meeting of creditors.
For more information and to do an intake, go to the Colorado Bar Association’s website, call 720-633-8866, or e-mail [email protected].
Colorado Federal Pro Se Clinic
This free clinic is designed for the pro se (do-it-yourself) civil litigant in federal court. A Clinic Attorney will assist litigants in understanding the civil litigation process and forms as well as answer questions. The Attorney can assist litigants throughout the process from assisting litigants with preparing documents to file with the Court, reviewing court orders, and providing legal advice. Appointments will be for 45 – 60 minutes in duration, and litigants may make subsequent appointments for assistance throughout the process.
Appointments can be made online here or litigants may be able to be seen on a space-available walk-in basis at the Alfred A. Arraj Federal Courthouse on 901 19th Street, Denver, CO 80294. The clinic can be contacted at [email protected]. Please bring all documents related to your matter with you to your appointment.
CBA Colorado Lawyers for Colorado Veterans Legal Clinic
This program consists of walk-in clinics in Denver and Colorado Springs where volunteer attorneys provide basic legal advice and guidance for a variety of cases. The attorneys are paired with a veteran and take 20–30 minutes to discuss their legal issue. Veterans are sometimes placed on the pro-bono referral list if they cannot be helped at the clinic. This list consists of volunteer attorneys that provide pro bono assistance to veterans outside of clinic hours. This can be a short consultation or full representation. There is no financial eligibility requirement. This program is supported by the Veterans and Military Affairs Section. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Denver:
3836 York St
2nd Tuesday of every month
12:30-2:30 pm
Colorado Springs:
3141 Centennial Blvd
4th Tuesday of every month
12:30-3:00 pm
For more information visit www.cobar.org/CLCV
CHBA Mi Casa Legal Clinic
Due to COVID-19 precautions, the Mi Casa Clinic is operating by virtual meeting only.
Mi Casa Resource Center- Salazar Center for Family Prosperity, 345 S. Grove Street, Denver, CO
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
2nd Tuesday each month
Meet one-on-one with a volunteer attorney to discuss your legal issues related to business, immigration, employment, housing, and family law.
Participants must schedule an appointment prior to the night of the event, which can be done here https://micasaresourcecenter.org/calendar/. Contact Evelyn Perez, Program Support Specialist, at [email protected] or (720) 767-2643.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, Denver Legal Night provides services by virtual appointment only
Centro San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80205
5:00-8:00 p.m., appointments every 45 minutes
1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month
Volunteer lawyers provide free legal advice on immigration, credit, housing, employment, and family law. They consult over the phone to help determine significant legal issues, refer individuals to legal services, and answer questions about the legal process. Interpreters are available.
Sign up for an appointment by visiting: https://centrosanjuandiego.org/en/legal-night/. Contact Centro San Juan Diego front desk with questions at (303) 295-9470.
Denver District Court Self-Help Center
Walk in hours: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30pm – 4:00 p.m.
Phones: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
The Denver District Court Self-Help Center provides free assistance in-person, by email or phone to litigants not represented by an attorney with divorce or child custody matters and sealing criminal records. For help, please email [email protected] or call 303-606-2442, or visit the Center during walk in hours.
Justice And Mercy Legal Aid Center Clinics
Clinic locations and hours vary.
In partnership with Christian Legal Society of Metro Denver, JAMLAC holds legal clinics every month throughout the Denver area at churches, foodbanks, shelters, and residential treatment programs. Volunteer attorneys provide one-on-one legal advice. Clinic appointments are consultations only. However, participants may be referred into JAMLAC’s Pro Bono Project for full representation if their case qualifies.
For information on clinic locations and how to obtain a clinic appointment, visit https://jamlac.org/our-services/, email [email protected], or call 303-839-1008.
Nonprofit Legal Audit Clinic
This half-day program is held twice a year to advise small nonprofits. Teams of volunteer attorneys review a checklist to evaluate the nonprofit’s legal health. Registration for the July 2021 event is closed.
For more information, contact Mariah Taylor, Membership Coordinator with Colorado Nonprofit Association, at [email protected].
This virtual clinic provides basic information about the small claims process in Denver County Court, including filing requirements, court procedures, settlement, mediation, and post-judgment collection.
For more information on upcoming dates, visit the clinic’s website. For questions, contact the Denver County Court’s Self-Represented Litigants Administrator at (720) 865-7819.