Legal resources
Ed: The ALCU turned down a suggestion I made, but they sent me this:
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(link to self-help center for Colorado rules and law, case filing requirements, available services in Colorado and general information to assist you in representing yourself in court matters)
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Fair Housing Hotline at the Colorado Commission for the Homeless
303-296-6949/Phone for Housing Discrimination
303-672-5430/Main Phone
(discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, gender – in renting and housing, including allegations of steering potential buyers)
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Colorado Civil Rights Division
1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202
303-894-2997/Phone, 303-894-7830/Fax
1-800-262-4845 (Co-Civil)
(assures that all persons are afforded the equal protection of the law and provides information on filing charges)
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Veteran’s Services Officer (VSO)
2855 Tremont Pl., Denver, CO 80205
1200 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80204
720-944-3801/Phone, 720-944-3092/Fax
(provides veterans and their families with all eligible veteran benefits)
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* Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline
1560 Broadway, Suite 1850, Denver, CO 80203
303-866-6431/Phone
(investigates judicial misconduct CCJD has no jurisdiction over
Denver Municipal or county court judges. Complaints against these
judges go to the mayors of the respective cities)
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* Colorado Legal Services – Denver Office
1905 Sherman Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203
303-837-1313/Phone
(provides access to self help legal information, free or low cost legal
service providers, court information and helpful resources)
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The Center’s Legal Initiatives Project (CLIP)
1050 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Mailing Address: P.O.BOX 9798, Denver, CO 80209-0798
Telephone No. CLIP/Legal Hotline: 303-282-6524
Telephone No. GLBT: 303-733-7743
Fax No. GLBT: 303-282-9399
(CLIP offers legal advocacy and referrals for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, those living with HIV, provides support groups, health & wellness including Hepatitis vaccinations, HIV/AIDS prevention, lesbian cancer support services)
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The Denver Center for Crime Victims
P.O.Box 18975, Denver, CO 80218
303-894-8000 (General Hotline) / 303-718-8289 (para Espanol)
(provides information and referrals, assistance with emergency services, advocacy, crisis counseling, community outreach, education, senior citizens and disability programs, and family programs for crime victims)
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Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
2111 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80204
303-293-2217/Phone
303-293-2309/Fax
(provides education, advocacy, and improved services for the
homeless)
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* Community Housing Services, Inc.
1212 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204
303-831-1750/Phone, 303-374-7810/Fax
(provides housing resources and information, landlord-tenant issues,
court assistance and public education)
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* Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
1560 Broadway, Suite 1800, Denver, CO 80202
303-866-6400/Phone, 1-877-888-1370 (toll free)
(provides support for those who wish to file complaints about attorney
misconduct)
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* Denver Anti Discrimination Office
201 West Colfax Ave., Dept. 1102, Denver, CO 80202
720-913-8458/Phone, 720-913-8470/Fax
(investigates complaints regarding discrimination in employment,
housing, private educational institutions, private health and welfare
services)
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Denver Bar Association
1900 Grant St. Denver, CO 80202
303-860-1115/Phone, 800-332-6736/Toll-Free Hotline
(click on the legal Resource Directory to access resources)
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City Service Information
Dial 3-1-1/Phone
Email: 311@ci.denver.co.us
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Colorado Aids Project
2490 W. 26th Ave, Bldg. A, suite 300
Mailing Address: P.O.Box 48120, Denver, CO 80204
303-837-0166/Phone, 303-837-0388/Fax
(provides services for anyone with an HIV or AIDS diagnosis is eligible for services and referrals, housing, food bank, testing)
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Domestic Violence Initiative for Women with Disabilities
P.O.Box 300535, Denver, CO 80203
303-839-5510/Phone, 303-839-1181/Fax
(provides support regarding domestic violence, disability education information/referral, small financial aid and court accompaniment for women 18 and older who have experienced physical, emotional and sexual abuse)
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80203
1-800-669-4000 (toll free), 303-866-1085/Fax
(investigates allegations of employment discrimination. EEOC attempts to conciliate the charge between the parties. If conciliation fails, EEOC may bring suit)
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* Colorado Department of Labor & Employment Standards
Unit
Wage Claims – 1515 Arapahoe, Tower 2, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80202
303-318-8000/Phone
(provides employment services, workers compensation, labor standards,
veterans services, unemployment benefits, and investigation and
criminal enforcement)
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Gender Identity Center of Colorado
3985 Upham St. Suite 40 Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
303-202-6466/Phone
(provides support information and other resources to transvestites, transsexuals and other having non-traditional gender identities) Note:Evenings Only M,T, F, S 7:30 – 9:30p.m.
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Lawline 9
Saturdays between 4pm – 6:30pm
303-698-0999/Phone
(Free service where callers can ask questions and receive answers from attorneys. Weekly there are ‘hot topic’ issues – check the website for further information)
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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
2823 Fairfax St, Denver CO, 80207
1-877-NAACP-98 (1-877-622-2798)/Phone
(Helps protect civil rights of African Americans and other minorities through advocacy)
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* The Legal Center for People with Disabilities & Older People
455 Sherman, Suite 130, Denver, CO 80203-4403
303-722-0300/Phone
(protection and legal advocacy for elderly persons and persons with
disabilities)
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* Legal Night at Mi Casa
Third Tuesday of the Month from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
360 Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223
303-573-1302/Phone
(No charge, free consultation. Meet with an attorney and get
information regarding legal questions including: immigration, credit,
housing, landlords, employment issues and family law)
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Civil Oversight Board
201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 1201, Denver, CO 80202
720-913-3150/Phone
(reviews policy, conducts investigations regarding program
implementation and complaints against Denver Police Sheriff
Department policy and recommends changes)
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* Legal Night at Five Points
First Wednesday of the month from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
2830 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80205
303-297-8696 (Spanish) or 303-523-1268 (English)
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Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition
1212 Mariposa St., #6, Denver CO 80204
303-825-0122/Phone, 303-825-0304/Fax
(CCJRC is a diverse statewide coalition of individuals, organizations and faith communities united to reverse the excessive use of incarceration and halt the privatization of prisons in Colorado)
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* Catholic Charities Archdioceses Denver – Immigration
Services – 4045 Pecos Street Denver, CO 80211
303-742-4971/Phone, 303-742-0774/Fax
(provides consultations, attorney representation, translations,
citizenship preparation classes and help with visas to persons with legal
claims to status in the United States)
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* Mile High United Way
2505 18th St., Denver, CO 80211
303-433-8383/Phone, or dial 211, 303-455-6462/Fax
(telephone referral service including information on senior services,
counseling, transportation, health services, victim’s assistance, legal
help, food, shelter, money and other services)
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*Colorado Department of Education
201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203
303-866-6600/Phone, 303-830-0793/Fax
(resources for students, parents and educators)
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Colorado - CURE
3470 S. Poplar St., Suite 406, Denver, CO 80224
303-758-3390/Phone, 303-758-7627/Fax
(provides rehabilitative opportunities for prisoners and ex-prisoners)
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* Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association
(nonprofit organization which supports the rights of employees and
provides names of lawyers who specialize in employment law)
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