Legal Services
Older adults face many specific and complicated legal needs that may differ heavily from general practice. There are many lawyers who specialize in elderlaw, which can include many areas of focus such as estate planning, advance directives, probate, Social Security and other topics. If you cannot afford traditional legal services, there may be some help available to you through various legal clinics and donated services, though it will often depend on your income and resources. However, it is extremely uncommon for lawyers to work pro-bono or without upfront payment and difficult, if not impossible, to receive legal counseling without establishing an attorney-client relationship. These listings are made available as a public service and some represent paid supporters of the Society. The Society neither endorses or recommends any attorney or clinic listed above and will not be held liable for any advice received or actions taken as a result of the information provided.
Colorado Attorney General’s Office
1525 Sherman St, Fifth Floor, Denver
303-866-5189
The Consumer Protection Section investigates cases of fraud, accepts complaints against businesses and creditors and enforces laws on consumer lending, predatory lending, debt collection, rent-to-own and credit repair.
Colorado Bar Association, CLE
1900 Grant St #300, Denver
303-860-0608
The Colorado Bar Associations hosts the annual Senior Law Day. An educational seminar presenting programs specifically for seniors in the Colorado community. Attendees will receive important and useful information on many issues facing our growing senior population. Each participant receives a free copy of the Senior Law Handbook.
Colorado Legal Services
1905 Sherman St #400, Denver
303-837-1313
Denver District Attorney
201 W Colfax Ave #801, Denver 80202
720-913-9000
To professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado and in doing so, do justice, advocate victims’ rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice.
AARP ElderWatch Hotline
1-800-222-4444
Investigates complaints of financial exploitation of seniors and can provide resources for family members.
Legal Aid & Defender Clinic
2450 Kittredge Loop Rd, Boulder
303-492-8126
Can help low-income individuals with family law, Social Security appeals, asylum cases and others.
Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People
455 Sherman St, Denver
303-722-0300
Contracted as the Long Term Care Ombudsman for Denver area nursing home and assisted living residents. Can also offer advocacy for and investigate violations of disability and elder protection laws.
Metro Volunteer Lawyers
1905 Sherman St #400, Denver
303-866-9311
Can provide pro bono legal services on civil issues for people who otherwise cannot afford them.
Student Law Office at University of Denver
2255 E Evans Ave, Denver
303-871-6140
Operates a Civil Litigation Clinic to help clients prepare for civil legal matters (no criminal matters).
These listings are made available as a public service and some represent paid supporters of the Society. The Society neither endorses or recommends any attorney or clinic listed above and will not be held liable for any advice received or actions taken as a result of the information provided.