Thank you, Annika, for giving your time to JAMLAC! Annika Winans grew up in Truckee, California, where she cultivated her love for the mountains and her hometown community. She studied Political Science and Spanish at Colorado College (CC) in Colorado Springs. At CC,...
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McKenna’s Inspiring Story
"As I transition to a Denver Immigrant Legal Service Fund (DILSF) Fellow, I hope to continue to do this work, continue to learn and be inspired, and continue to be a part of my client’s journey as they reclaim their strength and their voice" - Immigration Attorney,...
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...
The Process & Basics of a Civil Protection Order
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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...
JAMLAC’s new Department of Justice Accredited Representative!
We are happy to announce that our Immigration Paralegal, Carmen Stevens, will have a new role, she is now officially JAMLAC’s Department of Justice Accredited Representative! The DOJ’s recognition allows non-attorney staff to provide competent legal immigration...
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...