Metro Volunteer Lawyers

04/01/2025

Need Legal Help? Come to Our Free Clinic at the Denver Indian Center – April 2!

Metro Volunteer Lawyers will be at the Denver Indian Center on Tuesday, April 2, offering free legal assistance to those in need.

Our amazing volunteers will be onsite, ready to meet with clients and help with civil legal issues such as family law, estate planning, housing, and more. No appointment needed—just stop by!

📍 Denver Indian Center - https://www.facebook.com/www.denverindiancenter.org/
📅 Tuesday, April 2
🕓 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Spread the word—this is a great opportunity to get your legal questions answered by experienced attorneys who are here to help.

Denver Indian Center, Inc.

02/04/2025

Helping seniors compete their estate documents is truly rewarding. Metro Volunteer Lawyers is grateful to Joel Hassell, Glen Anstine, and Flo Phillips who assisted three seniors at William Tell on January 30th. We you! Looking to help? www.denbar.org/mvl

01/30/2025

It was Metro Volunteer Lawyers' great pleasure to join and give a shoutout at the 40 Hour Mediation Training led by the incredible Judy Mares-Dixon this week! It was wonderful to see so many individuals come together to learn about alternative dispute resolution and strategies to help families and individuals reach resolutions so they can move forward. In addition, it was inspiring to hear about the work that Morgan Tregenza is doing with the MAC and John Rymers with the Turelli Foundation. Metro Volunteer Lawyers offers opportunities for both experienced and new mediators to give back through volunteer work! Want to get involved?

MVL’s mission is “to bridge the gap in access to justice by coordinating the provision of pro bono legal services by volunteer lawyers within the Denver Metro Area to people who could not otherwise afford legal services for their civil legal issues.”

01/27/2025

The thought of estate planning might seem like a distant concern for those struggling to make ends meet, but its importance for low-income individuals cannot be overstated. Estate planning, even with modest means, provides a safety net. It allows these individuals to choose who will care for their children, how their limited resources will be used to support their families, and ensures their wishes are respected, even in the face of hardship. It's about dignity, about ensuring that even in their absence, their love and care for their loved ones can continue to provide a measure of security and hope. Last Thursday we visited the Halcyon House senior living facility where Liz Jones did an outstanding presentation to over 25 seniors. Looking for ways to help? Contact MVL at www.denbar.org/mvl

01/24/2025

Excited to highlight one of Metro Volunteer Lawyers' Spring interns - Paige Javor - who is currently pursuing a dual bachelor’s degree in Political Science and English at the University of Colorado Boulder. They chose to volunteer with MVL because they are deeply passionate about supporting causes that foster justice, equity, and community impact. This opportunity aligns with their commitment to making a meaningful difference through advocacy and service. Looking ahead, their future plans include attending law school to further develop their expertise and pursuing a career as a district attorney. Their goal is to use their legal education and skills to promote fairness, accountability, and positive change within the justice system. Welcome Paige - we are thrilled to have you join the team!

01/23/2025

Last Friday, Elizabeth Jones from Metro Volunteer Lawyers presented valuable information to seniors at the Arvada House Apartments in Jefferson County about the importance of estate planning, including Wills, Living Wills, and Powers of Attorney. Tomorrow, January 24th, MVL volunteers will be returning to the Arvada House to assist seniors in completing these essential documents.

If you're interested in contributing to your community and serving seniors, please contact Elizabeth Jones to learn more about volunteer opportunities. www.denbar.org/mvl

01/23/2025

Ashley Balicki, shareholder at Solutions Based Family Law, wrote for The Docket, a Denver Bar Association publication. Her article, Pro-Bono in Family Law: Overcoming Obstacles in a Post-COVID World, addresses the challenges involved in offering pro-bono services, strategies to ensure continued access to justice for families in need, and the critical role organizations like Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL) play. Click here https://dbadocket.com/pro-bono-in-family-law/ to read the full article.

01/13/2025

MVL volunteers braved the cold on Thursday January 9 for our Family Law Advice and Guidance program in Adams County. With their assistance, we helped seven applicants with their family law cases. Thank you to Norm Campbell, Maria Jose Murray, and Rachel Ray for all of your help!

01/10/2025

Anthony Pereira, Metro Volunteer Lawyers' managing attorney, helped welcome the newest cohort of 12 attorneys to Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice (LEJ) https://www.lejco.org/ on Wednesday. He spoke on MVL’s pro bono opportunities throughout the Denver Metro area. LEJ plays a vital role in shaping the future of the legal profession by supporting socially conscious lawyers who provide affordable legal services to low and middle-income individuals in Colorado.
Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL) has had the privilege of working with many LEJ attorneys over the years, and we greatly appreciate the dedication and innovation they bring to the legal community. In fact, several of our volunteers have come from LEJ cohorts, using their expertise to bridge the justice gap and expand access to legal services. We hope this new group continues that tradition by engaging in pro bono work and collaborating with MVL to support those in need. LEJ’s model aligns with MVL’s mission to bridge the gap in access to justice. Their model of empowering attorneys to offer predictable pricing, flexible representation, and innovative service models helps ensure that individuals who do not qualify for free legal services through MVL or similar organizations can still obtain high-quality legal representation.

LEJ is the legal incubator of the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program. LEJ provides the training, mentoring, resources, and support for lawyers to establish, maintain and grow firms addressing the needs of low and middle-income legal consumers. LEJ lawyers are committed to offering predictable prici...

01/10/2025

We are excited for our annual Metro Volunteer Lawyers fundraiser!
Please Save the Date -
The 2025 Spring Soiree and Auction is Saturday, May 3rd at the DaVita Event Space & Outdoor Patio
Mark your calendars and join us from Sunset to Starlight as the Denver Bar Association hosts our annual fundraising soiree to benefit Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL). The evening will be filled with music, friends, and the opportunity to bid on unique auction items and packages. Tickets will be available soon. Consider becoming a sponsor! Click the link below to check out the opportunities. https://cobar.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT00MzM3ODUyJnA9MSZ1PTM3ODYzNTcyNCZsaT00OTQ5NTYyMg/index.html