First, you must call Colorado Legal Services ("CLS") at 303-837-1313 for an intake interview.  They will determine if you meet the eligibility guidelines, and if appropriate, may refer you to our program.

Clients accepted by MVL are referred on a no-fee or low-fee basis according to their incomes as determined by the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) prepared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  To be eligible for our services, your income and assets must fall within these guidelines.

Clients must pay an administrative fee in the amount of $30.00 before they are referred to attorneys. The $30.00 administration fee assists MVL and our volunteers to cover administrative costs such as service of process, copies, faxes, telephone calls, and postage.

Clients whose gross monthly household income is more than 125% of FPG (up to 150%) are referred on a low-fee basis: they pay $400 in attorney's fees, plus $299 in filing fees for bankruptcy cases, $100 for wills, and $55 an hour for all other types of assistance.

Clients may also be responsible for paying attorneys for any out-of-pocket expenses that exceed the $30.00 administrative fee.  Such expenses may include photocopying, postage and long distance calls.  These additional expenses generally do not exceed $20.00.

FLCP (Family Law Court Program) clients will be assessed a one time $55.00 administrative fee if the opposing party is located in Colorado.  However, if the opposing party is located out-of-state, the client will be required to pay $75.00 because the cost to serve process outside of Colorado is more expensive.

Potential and current clients are advised that any material misrepresentation by them of their income or assets can be grounds for them to be disqualified from further representation by MVL or its volunteer lawyers. Clients are required to inform MVL or their attorney of any change in their financial circumstances that may render them ineligible for no-fee or low-fee assistance.