People Who Help Veterans Solve Legal Problems
① Free Civil Lawyers, if Poor
② Free Criminal Lawyers, if Poor
③ Free JAG Lawyers, if Disabled or Retired
④ VA Benefits & Disability Lawyers
⑤ Important Issue Advocates
⑥ Take Charge Yourself Tools
⑦ Hire a Lawyer
① FREE CIVIL LAWYERS, IF POOR
Colorado Legal Services
They help poor persons and seniors. If you qualify financially, and they have the resources, you will receive free help.
Tell them if you’re a veteran — you may get priority.
• • Locations near VA Legal Clinics • •
Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin and Jefferson
1560 Broadway – Suite 1100
Denver Colorado 80202
303 837 1313
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
El Paso, Lincoln, Teller, and Fremont
102 S Tejon St – Suite 430
Colorado Springs Colorado 80903
719 471 0380
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-Noon, and 1:00-5:00 pm
Huerfano, Las Animas, and Pueblo
1000 W 6 St – Suite I
Pueblo Colorado 81003
719 545 6708
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-Noon, and 1:00-5:00 pm
Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache
603 Main St
Alamosa Colorado 81101
719 589 4993
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-Noon, and 1:00-5:00 pm
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
They provide employment assistance, behavioral health, community resources, and connection to legal partners.
Alamosa, Custer, El Paso and Las Animas
530 Communication Circle • Colorado Springs CO 80905
719 772 7000 • Family Services 719 309 4752
frontdesk@mtcarmelcenter.org
Colorado Poverty Law Project
They connect low-income persons with free legal services, and team with Towards Justice in Section ⑤.
https://copovertylawproject.org/get-eviction-housing-help
720 441 2236 • contact@copovertylawproject.org
The Justice Center
It pairs persons and attorneys with free or reduced rates for low-income residents of El Paso or Teller Counties. Veterans and their dependents have priority.
https://www.justicecentercos.org/apply
PO Box 429 • Colorado Springs Colorado 80901
719 473 6212 • hello@justicecentercos.org
Bridge to Justice
It provides civil legal services to low and moderate income persons who do not qualify for free legal aid.
https://www.boulderbridgetojustice.org/contact-us
Boulder Bar Association 303 440 4758
Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center
Serves low-income victims of domestic violence and crimes.
Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Gilpin, and Jefferson
https://jamlac.org/pro-bono
5400 Washington St • Denver Colorado 80216
303 839 1008 • jamlac@jamlac.org
② FREE CRIMINAL LAWYERS, IF POOR
Colorado Public Defenders
For those who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. It is best to go in person to the closest office regardless of the location of the legal issue. If not, phone or apply online.
https://www.coloradodefenders.us/for-clients/
applying-for-a-public-defender
Collect Documentation
Proof of income like pay stubs, tax returns, employer letters, or SSI and unemployment award letters. You will also need them for any household member who helps support you.
Contact an Office
• • Locations near VA Legal Clinics • •
Denver County
1560 Broadway – Suite 300
Denver Colorado 80202
303 620 4999 • Denver@coloradodefenders.us
El Paso and Teller
30 E Pikes Peak Ave – Suite 200
Colorado Springs Colorado 80903
719 475 1235 • Springs.Pubdef@coloradodefenders.us
Pueblo County
Union Depot
132 West B St – Suite 200
Pueblo Colorado 81003
719 546 0004 • Pueblo@coloradodefenders.us
Denver Municipal Public Defender
They represent low-income persons accused of Denver municipal ordinance or traffic violations.
710 W Colfax Ave • Denver Colorado 80204
720 865 2840 • public.defender@denvergov.org
Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-Noon
Federal Public Defender • District of Colorado
They assure that persons accused in Federal Court who are unable to afford counsel will still receive legal representation.
633 17 St – Suite 1000 • Denver Colorado 80202
303 294 7002
Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
③ FREE JAG LAWYERS, IF DISABLED OR RETIRED
If Service-Related-Disabled, or Retired from Service
Always Call first to be Sure you Qualify
“Since resources for retirees and disabled veterans change, they are given at the discretion of the base Sargeant, so be polite, persistent, and patient when asking for help.”
— Col. Michael J. McKenna (R), Former JAG Lawyer
JAG (Judge Advocate General) Corps attorneys and paralegals provide legal advice and service to America’s past, present and future warriors and dependents. They will advise you, make documents, but will not attend court in person.
They help with many military and civilian issues, from SCRA (Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act), USERRA (Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act), to landlord-tenant, family disputes, wills, and more.
Buckley Space Force Base Legal Assistance Office
Building 1030 – Suite 230 • Buckley SFB CO 80011
720 847 6444
Fort Carson Legal Assistance Office
1633 Mekong St – Building 6222 • Ft. Carson CO 80913
719 524 4955
Peterson Space Force Base Legal Assistance Office
135 Dover St – Building 350 – 2068 • SFB CO 80914
719 556 4872
US Air Force Academy Legal Assistance Office
2304 Cadet Drive – Suite 2100 • USAFA CO 80840
719 333 3920
④ VA BENEFITS & DISABILITY LAWYERS
These are law firms representing veterans and their dependents. They focus on issues involving VA benefits and appeals, including the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. They are accredited by the VA, and regulated as to fees they may charge, as a percentage of backpay.
Lowry Veterans Law, Attorney Tim Franklin
6 S Tejon St – Suite 680
Colorado Springs Colorado 80903
719 895 6979 • 866 585 8387 • bud@lowryveteranslaw.com
VA Accreditation 13597 – 0DS
Attorney David V. Meyer
504 931 1580 • law@davidvmeyer.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidvmeyer
VA Accreditation 43375 – FQX
Rocky Mountain Veteran’s Advocacy Project
2170 S Parker Rd • Denver Colorado 80231
720 253 0963 • 720 709 1817 • clientservices@rmvap.org
VA Accreditation 49514 – HX6
Law Office of Sean Kendall
2727 Pine St – Suite 6 • Boulder Colorado 80302
303 449 4773 • info@vetlawusa.com
VA Accreditation 8913 – 215
⑤ IMPORTANT ISSUE ADVOCATES
Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center
They serve crime victims, give info on victim rights, case status, and provide representation as to rights under the Colorado Victim Rights Act, and privacy protection.
303 295 2001 • info@RMVictimLaw.org
Domestic Violence: Project Safeguard
They provide legal advocacy assistance with domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including protection orders, safety planning and domestic relations.
720 618 3482 • info@psghelps.org
Mon-Thu, 8:00 am-4:30 pm • Fri, 8:00 am-noon
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network
RMIAN serves low-income adults and children in immigration proceedings, promotes knowledge of legal rights, provides representation to ensure due process, works to improve detention, and creates a more humane immigration system.
7301 Federal Blvd – Suite 300
Westminster Colorado 80030
303 433 2812 • Detainees or Family 303 866 9308
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
Their mission is to build the power and influence of the disability community. They advocate for social justice for people with all types of disabilities and break down barriers which fail to promote the full participation of people with disabilities.
1385 S Colorado Blvd – Suite 610-A
Denver Colorado 80222
303 839 1775 • info@ccdconline.org
Towards Justice
A nonprofit law firm that represents workers to build worker power and advance economic justice.
303 E 17 Ave – Suite 400 • Denver Colorado 80203
720 441 2236 • info@towardsjustice.org
https://towardsjustice.org
Colorado Asylum Center
They provide asylum seekers with education about their rights, and direct legal representation in some cases.
https://www.coasylum.org/contact
PorchLight: A Family Justice Center
Gives legal and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, abuse of at-risk individuals, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Key agencies on-site.
11100 W 8 Ave – Suite 200
Lakewood Colorado 80215
720 853 8850 • hope@porchlightfjc.org
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
TESSA
Helps victims navigate the justice system. The Military and Veteran program gives legal advice and limited representation in federal, state, and VA matters. Confidential and free.
El Paso and Teller Counties
Advocacy 719 633 3819 • Office 719 633 1462
435 Gold Pass Heights • Colorado Spring Colorado 80906
Mon-Thu, 7:30am-4:30pm • Fri 7:30am-Noon
National Human Trafficking Hotline
24/7: 888.373.7888 • Text BEFREE or HELP to 233733
help@humantraffickinghotline.org
⑥ TAKE CHARGE YOURSELF TOOLS
Free, Official Sherlock (Guide) in your County
Every Judicial District has a separate Self-Help Center with one or more Sherlocks for those with no lawyer. They help to navigate the court system in civil cases, and suggest appropriate forms. They don’t provide direct legal advocacy.
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/trial-courts-district/self-represented-litigant-coordinators-sherlocks
Free Colorado Court Forms, with Instructions
Get forms with instructions on every topic, such as adoption, appeals, bonds, criminal, extreme risk, protection orders, family law, filing fees, garnishments, guardians, conservators, housing, judgments, money, name changes, protection orders, small claims, trusts & estates, wills, and water rights.
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help-resources
“Checkerboard” Complete Law Library
Has legal authorities and advice on every legal topic. User-friendly, designed for non-lawyers and lawyers alike.
https://www.checkerboard.co
“Public Law”
They provide free access to the current law. Their social entrepreneurship lowers the cost of legal services, covering California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Texas.
https://colorado.public.law
Commercial Legal Documents
If you are mildly computer savvy, you can buy digital documents with instructions, for example “Willmaker and Trust” specific to Colorado ($109 to $219). Nolo has been a very trustworthy source of such documents since 1971.
https://www.nolo.com
Mediation
A neutral mediator can help settle disputes. They are skilled in finding common ground. If everyone agrees afterwards in writing, it becomes enforceable as a court order. This is much cheaper and quicker than going to court, and less stressful.
https://www.coloradoodr.org
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Arbitration
A BBB Accredited business has agreed, when they joined, to have the BBB decide any dispute. If unaccredited, but they have an A or A+ rating, they work to keep it by settling. It is free and easy to file a complaint online, and highly effective.
https://www.bbb.org
Ask A.I.
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Copilot, and Perplexity do not know all laws, nor can they legally reason accurately. If they do not know something, they pretend to. So, if you use them, always confirm ideas independently. If that is always done carefully, you can use AI to a point, and not be abused by it.
⑦ HIRE A PAID LAWYER
Colorado Bar Association
These local lawyers have many areas of expertise, experience, services and payment options across the state.
https://www.cobar.org/Licensed-Lawyer
El Paso County Bar Association
This lawyer referral and information service connects you to qualified attorneys in El Paso County.
https://www.elpasocountybar.org/public-resources
El Paso County Bar Association
102 S Tejon St • No. 1100
Colorado Springs Colorado 80903
719-636-1532 • Mon-Fri, 7:30 am-5:00 pm
The Justice Center
These attorneys offer free or reduced rates for low-income residents of El Paso or Teller Counties. Veterans have priority.
https://www.justicecentercos.org/apply
PO Box 429 • Colorado Springs Colorado 80901
719 473 6212 • hello@justicecentercos.org
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
This site provides a directory of criminal defense lawyers.
https://ccdb.org/?pg=FindALawyer
jeff.rupp@ccdb.org • info@ccdb.org
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Their site helps find a qualified immigration attorney. These lawyers are licensed, insured and specially trained.
https://ailalawyer.com
These people try to solve the problems of veterans and their families, not just advise.
It is for use at legal clinics and to take home.
It prioritizes locations near VA clinics.
It omits sponsors who don’t provide lawyers, and most information-only sources.
Descriptions are derived from web sites.
Each phone, email, and URL was confirmed.
Welcome Veterans LLC
vets@caseyfrank.com
29 August 2026
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Military & Veterans Affairs
© Casey Frank 2026