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Escaping Gang Violence and Domestic Violence

"Through the worst times of their lives, heartache, and fear, our clients tapped deep into their resilience and determination." - Immigration Attorney, Mckenna Newsum Schoenberg "I’m representing a family of four from Honduras. They fled their home to escape gang...

JAMLAC LUNCH & LEARN CLE SERIES

Monday, September 19Noon to 1:15 pm1 General CLE Credit GET YOUR ZOOM LINKREGISTER NOW 2022 Victim Rights Act (VRA) Update Join us for this free CLE to learn about the bipartisan Senate Bill 22-049, which updated The Victim Rights Act (VRA) in Colorado, that ensures...

Behind Every Attorney is an Amazing Paralegal

“There is no greater joy than to see my clients’ lives transformed. To walk alongside them through their journey and see the end result is priceless.” – Rosanna Mendoza-Rios, Senior Paralegal Most times, we only hear about the great work attorneys do. However, behind...

Kids go to Court, Too.

“I cannot express the happiness I felt when I saw my 6-year-old client start coloring and going through the pages. The book really calmed her down” –  Sulma Mendoza,  Immigration Director and Attorney. Adam wakes up feeling excited because today he...

Not All Is Lost – Lorena’s Appeal

Your support shines a light on difficult journeys – such as Lorena’s. Lorena’s smile was not always so bright. She faced domestic violence every day and feared escaping because of her legal status. When she finally found the courage to do something about it, her...

JAMLAC Attorney Volunteers

Did you know JAMLAC will assist our volunteer attorneys and firms with their applications to the Colorado Supreme Courts Pro Bono Pledge? The Colorado Supreme Court created the Pro Bono Commitment Program to secure an enduring commitment from Colorado’s legal...

The American Dream is Alive. Congratulations Vicky!

"An example of overcoming life difficulties, determination, and a proud representation of our immigrant community"jamlac's staff Back in 2018, we were all inspired when, after 27 years of being in the United States, Vicky gained her citizenship, GED, and decided to...

Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund Fundraiser 

We were honored and happy to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund at the Denver City Attorney Kristin Bronson’s residence. Since its inception in 2018, the Fund has distributed nearly $1.5 million to expand access to...