Alpine Legal Services

A nonprofit organization

The scales of justice symbolize truth and fairness.  They represent the idea that regardless of wealth, power, privilege, or status, all people deserve to be seen, heard, and to have their rights upheld.  But while every person accused of a crime has a right to an attorney if they cannot afford one, that is not the case if someone is forced to navigate a life-changing civil legal matter such as an eviction, or a debt collection, or a civil protection order to protect them from physical abuse or stalking.  

In the world of civil legal aid, the scales of justice are not always balanced.   While 82% of people filing a civil lawsuit in our county courts are represented by a lawyer, only 3% of the people responding to those lawsuits are represented by counsel.  Alpine Legal Services is the only free legal aid organization covering the Aspen to Parachute region, and while our team works tirelessly to contribute to a more fair and equitable system of justice in our region, we need your help to keep the scales balanced.  

Alpine Legal Services provided free legal aid to more than 1,900 individuals in our community last year.  These are people who need protection from an abusive partner or parent, or who are looking to prevent an unlawful eviction.  Our clients are children who were abused or neglected by a parent in another country and are seeking a legal path to US citizenship, or seniors seeking protection from scam artists and predatory lenders.  These are just a few examples of the nearly 2,000 people Alpine Legal Services assisted last year.  

We simply cannot do this work without you.   

All donations are tax-deductible, and every dollar is used to uphold the rule of law and advance justice from Aspen to Parachute.  

Mission

The mission of Alpine Legal Services is to advance justice in our community and improve lives through legal advocacy, outreach, and education.

Background Statement

Garfield County Legal Services was formed in 1987. Roaring Fork Legal Services was formed in 1996. The two organizations merged to form Alpine Legal Services in 2004. Alpine Legal Services now provides free civil legal aid to victims of crime, older adults, and at-risk children and families residing in Pitkin, Garfield and Western Eagle Counties.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Alpine Legal Services

Year Established

1987

Tax id (EIN)

84-1061991

Category

Crime & Legal-Related

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

PO Box 1890
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602

Headquarters

110 8th St
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Service areas

Garfield County, CO, US

Pitkin County, CO, US

Phone

9709458858

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