Updated 2007
The Law and Aging Guide is a comprehensive listing of the state-wide resources available to help older persons with law-related issues. Published by the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, the Guide includes important contact numbers and addresses for legal assistance providers and other law-related services for the elderly. Many states now have toll-free senior legal hotlines. If you are an older person (or family member or trusted friend of an older person) who needs legal advice or assistance, the first step is to see if your state has a hotline, and, if it does, to call the hotline listed below.
[Note: If you are legal services provider or entity listed below, please email any changes of address or information to the ABA Commission at abaelderly@abanet.org , attn: Law and Aging Guide.]
Colorado
A. Senior Legal Hotline: (800) 395-2465; (877) 395-2465
B. Legal Assistance Developer
Valerie L. Corzine, Esq.
CO State Legal Assistance Developer for the Elderly
The Legal Center
455 Sherman St., Ste. 130
Denver, CO 80203-4403
(303) 722-0300; fax (303) 772-0720
C. Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Pat Tunnell
The Legal Center
455 Sherman St., Ste. 130
Denver, CO 80203
(800) 288-1376; fax (303) 722-0720
Web: http://www.thelegalcenter.org/servicesolder.html
D. Legal Services Funded Under the Older Americans Act
If your income falls within certain guidelines, you may be able to get legal help from the Legal Services or Legal Aid program in your area. In some communities, the Older Americans Act program serving older people and the legal aid program are one and the same. For a state-by-state listing of Legal Services programs, go to
Web: http://www.lsc.gov/
Northeastern Colorado
Association of Local Government
(970) 867-9409
Serves Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma
Larimer County AAA
(970) 498-6800
Serves Larimer County
Weld County AAA
(970) 353-3816
Serves Weld
DRCOG Aging Services Division
(303) 480-6790
Serves Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin and Jefferson
Boulder County
Aging Services Division
(303) 441-3986
Serves Boulder County
Pikes Peak AAA
(719) 471-7080
Serves El Paso, Park and Teller
East Central Council of Governments
(719) 348-5562
Serves Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln
Lower Arkansas Valley AAA
(719) 383-3167
Serves Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers
Pueblo Agency on Aging
(719) 583-6124
Serves Pueblo
S. Central Colo. Seniors, Inc.
(719) 589-4511
Serves Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande and Saguache
San Juan Basin AAA, Inc.
(970) 259-1967
Serves Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan
League for Economic Assistance and Planning
(970) 249-2436
Serves Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel
Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado
(970) 248-2717
Serves Garfield, Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
(970) 468-0295, X10; (800) 332-3669
Serves Grand, Jackson, Routt; Pitkin, Summit, Eagle
Upper Arkansas AAA
(719) 539-3341
Serves Chaffee, Custer, Fremont and Lake
South Central Council of Gov.
Huerfano/Las Animas AAA
(719) 845-1133, x207
Serves Las Animas and Huerfano
E. Bar Committees/Sections
Colorado Bar Association
Elder Law Section
Marcie McMinimee, Chair
1900 Grant St., Ste. 900
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 860-1115; fax (303) 894-0821
Web: http://www.cobar.org/
F. National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
- Colorado Chapter
R.L. Steenrod, Jr.
Attorney at Law/President, Colorado Chapter of NAELA
511 16th St., Ste. 600
Denver, CO 80202-4231
(303) 534-5100; fax (303) 534-5186
G. Legal Assistance Projects Involving Private Attorneys
Many communities are also served by volunteer lawyer (pro bono) programs. These programs are usually sponsored by bar associations. Lawyers in private practice volunteer to help low-income persons free of charge. To find the pro bono program in your state, click on http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/findlegalhelp/probonodirectory.html
The Denver office of Colorado Legal Services uses senior attorney volunteers. Volunteers work out of the Legal Aid Office, conducting intake, serving as mentors, and representing clients.
H. Law Schools and Legal Clinics
Law Schools
University of Colorado School of Law
403 University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309-0403
(303) 492-7203
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
2255 E. Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 871-6000; fax (303) 871-6378
I. Attorney General's Office
John W. Suthers, Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
1525 Sherman St.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-4500
Web: http://www.ago.state.co.us/index.cfm
The Colorado Attorney General's office does not have a separate unit addressing elderly issues, but work on such matters is conducted by units including Medicaid Fraud, Consumer Protection, and Human Services. A consumer complaint hotline and information and referral are offered.
J. State Protection and Advocacy Agencies
The Legal Center
455 Sherman St., Ste. 130
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 722-0300 voice/TDD; (800) 288-1376; fax (303) 722-0720
Web: http://www.thelegalcenter.org/
K. Dispute Resolution
Office of Dispute Resolution/Colorado Judicial Department
1301 Pennsylvania St., Ste. 110
Denver, CO 80203-2416
(303) 837-3667; fax (303) 837-2340
L. Other Projects
