Denver Direct: Legal resources

Ed: The ALCU turned down a suggestion I made, but they sent me this:

www.courts.state.co.us (link to self-help center for Colorado rules and law, case filing requirements, available services in Colorado and general information to assist you in representing yourself in court matters)	Fair Housing Hotline at the Colorado Commission for the Homeless 303-296-6949/Phone for Housing Discrimination 303-672-5430/Main Phone (discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, gender – in renting and housing, including allegations of steering potential buyers)
Colorado Civil Rights Division 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202 303-894-2997/Phone, 303-894-7830/Fax 1-800-262-4845 (Co-Civil) www.dora.state.co.us/civil-rights (assures that all persons are afforded the equal protection of the law and provides information on filing charges)	Veteran’s Services Officer (VSO) 2855 Tremont Pl., Denver, CO 80205 1200 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80204 720-944-3801/Phone, 720-944-3092/Fax www.denvergov.orgveterans (provides veterans and their families with all eligible veteran benefits)
* Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline    1560 Broadway, Suite 1850, Denver, CO 80203    303-866-6431/Phone    (investigates judicial misconduct CCJD has no jurisdiction over    Denver Municipal or county court judges.  Complaints against these      judges go  to the mayors of the respective cities)	* Colorado Legal Services – Denver Office    1905 Sherman Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203    303-837-1313/Phone    www.coloradolegalservices.org    (provides access to self help legal information, free or low cost legal    service providers, court information and helpful resources)
The Center’s Legal Initiatives Project (CLIP) 1050 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 Mailing Address:  P.O.BOX 9798, Denver, CO 80209-0798 Telephone No. CLIP/Legal Hotline:  303-282-6524 Telephone No. GLBT:  303-733-7743 Fax No. GLBT:  303-282-9399 www.glbtcolorado.org (CLIP offers legal advocacy and referrals for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, those living with HIV, provides support groups, health & wellness including Hepatitis vaccinations, HIV/AIDS prevention, lesbian cancer support services)	The Denver Center for Crime Victims P.O.Box 18975, Denver, CO 80218 303-894-8000 (General Hotline) / 303-718-8289 (para Espanol) www.denvervictims.org (provides information and referrals, assistance with emergency services, advocacy, crisis counseling, community outreach, education, senior citizens and disability programs, and family programs for crime victims)
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless 2111 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80204 303-293-2217/Phone 303-293-2309/Fax www.coloradocoalition.org (provides education, advocacy, and improved services for the homeless)	* Community Housing Services, Inc.    1212 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204    303-831-1750/Phone, 303-374-7810/Fax    http://www.chsico.org/    (provides housing resources and information, landlord-tenant issues,    court assistance and public education)
* Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel    1560 Broadway, Suite 1800, Denver, CO 80202    303-866-6400/Phone, 1-877-888-1370 (toll free)    (provides support for those who wish to file complaints about attorney     misconduct) http://www.coloradosupremecourt.com/regulation/regulation.asp	* Denver Anti Discrimination Office    201 West Colfax Ave., Dept. 1102, Denver, CO 80202    720-913-8458/Phone, 720-913-8470/Fax    www.denvergov.org/Discrimination/    (investigates complaints regarding discrimination in employment,    housing, private educational institutions, private health and welfare    services)
Denver Bar Association 1900 Grant St. Denver, CO 80202 303-860-1115/Phone, 800-332-6736/Toll-Free Hotline www.denbar.org (click on the legal Resource Directory to access resources)	City Service Information Dial 3-1-1/Phone https://denver.311colorado.com Email: [email protected]

Colorado Aids Project 2490 W. 26th Ave, Bldg. A, suite 300 Mailing Address:  P.O.Box 48120, Denver, CO 80204 303-837-0166/Phone, 303-837-0388/Fax www.coloradoaidsproject.org (provides services for anyone with an HIV or AIDS diagnosis is eligible for services and referrals, housing, food bank, testing)	Domestic Violence Initiative for Women with Disabilities P.O.Box 300535, Denver, CO 80203 303-839-5510/Phone, 303-839-1181/Fax (provides support regarding domestic violence, disability education information/referral, small financial aid and court  accompaniment for women 18 and older who have experienced physical, emotional and sexual abuse)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) www.eeoc.gov/denver/index.html 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80203 1-800-669-4000 (toll free), 303-866-1085/Fax (investigates allegations of employment discrimination.  EEOC attempts to conciliate the charge between the parties.  If conciliation fails, EEOC may bring suit)	* Colorado Department of Labor & Employment Standards     Unit    Wage Claims – 1515 Arapahoe, Tower 2, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80202    303-318-8000/Phone    www.coworkforce.com    (provides employment services, workers compensation, labor standards,    veterans services, unemployment benefits, and investigation and    criminal enforcement)
Gender Identity Center of Colorado 3985 Upham St. Suite 40 Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 303-202-6466/Phone http://gicofcolo.org/ (provides support information and other resources to transvestites, transsexuals and other having non-traditional gender identities)  Note:Evenings Only M,T, F, S 7:30 – 9:30p.m.	Lawline 9 Saturdays between 4pm – 6:30pm 303-698-0999/Phone www.9news.com (Free service where callers can ask questions and receive answers from attorneys.  Weekly there are ‘hot topic’ issues – check the website for further information)
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 2823 Fairfax St, Denver CO, 80207 1-877-NAACP-98 (1-877-622-2798)/Phone www.naacp.org (Helps protect civil rights of African Americans and other minorities through advocacy)	* The Legal Center for People with Disabilities & Older People    455 Sherman, Suite 130, Denver, CO 80203-4403    303-722-0300/Phone    www.thelegalcenter.org    (protection and legal advocacy for elderly persons and persons with    disabilities)
* Legal Night at Mi Casa   Third Tuesday of the Month from 5:30pm – 7:30pm   360 Acoma St., Denver, CO 80223   303-573-1302/Phone   (No charge, free consultation.  Meet with an attorney and get     information regarding legal questions including:  immigration, credit,    housing, landlords, employment issues and family law)	Civil Oversight Board    201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 1201, Denver, CO 80202    720-913-3150/Phone    www.denvergov.org    (reviews policy, conducts investigations regarding program    implementation and complaints against Denver Police Sheriff    Department policy and recommends changes)
* Legal Night at Five Points First Wednesday of the month from 5:30pm – 7:30pm 2830 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80205 303-297-8696 (Spanish) or 303-523-1268 (English)	Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition 1212 Mariposa St., #6, Denver CO 80204 303-825-0122/Phone, 303-825-0304/Fax http://www.ccjrc.org (CCJRC is a diverse statewide coalition of individuals, organizations and faith communities united to reverse the excessive use of incarceration and halt the privatization of prisons in Colorado)
* Catholic Charities Archdioceses Denver – Immigration     Services – 4045 Pecos Street Denver, CO 80211    303-742-4971/Phone, 303-742-0774/Fax    http://www.catholiccharitiesdenver.org/    (provides consultations, attorney representation, translations,     citizenship preparation classes and help with visas to persons with legal    claims to status in the United States)	* Mile High United Way    2505 18th St., Denver, CO 80211    303-433-8383/Phone, or dial 211, 303-455-6462/Fax     http://www.unitedwaydenver.org/    (telephone referral service including information on senior services,    counseling, transportation, health services, victim’s assistance, legal    help, food, shelter, money and other services)
*Colorado Department of Education    201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203    303-866-6600/Phone, 303-830-0793/Fax    www.cde.state.co.us    (resources for students, parents and educators)	Colorado – CURE 3470 S. Poplar St., Suite 406, Denver, CO 80224 303-758-3390/Phone, 303-758-7627/Fax http://www.coloradocure.org (provides rehabilitative opportunities for prisoners and ex-prisoners)
* Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Association    www.colopela.org   (nonprofit organization which supports the rights of employees and       provides names of lawyers who specialize in employment law)