Swenson Law Office, PC has new office address beginning Monday, April 1, 2013. Our new address: Justice for All Center 2525 W. Alameda Ave Denver, CO 80219 Our phone number will change too:  720.414.2027   Our fax number will be the toll free number: 888.705.6592   We look forward to seeing you at our new location.  Thanks!

Overwhelming Approval in Senate to Re-Authorize VAWA Protections This last week the Senate came through with their top priority of the Presidential term and overwhelmingly approved the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, (VAWA) by a 78-22 vote.  This is terrific news and long overdue! The Senate wanted to continue protections for immigrants, LGBT and Native American victims who suffer domestic abuse, violence, rape and human trafficking.  VAWA is an important piece of legislation and should be free from partisan battles over immigration issues. … read more

Last week, a bipartisan group of Senators proposed an immigration reform plan that just might gain the momentum we need to grant citizenship in a more efficient way! There are over 11 million undocumented workers here in the U.S that would love to be in the U.S. legally if the immigration system wasn’t leaving them in a legal limbo for years.  This plan will allow these immigrants the opportunity to earn citizenship.  The proposal shows a commitment by this group of eight Senators that represent both Republicans… read more

We are very excited about the recent commitment  from Congress and President Obama for comprehensive immigration reform!  Now we wait and watch to see what happens next!  But immigration reform is just a piece of the puzzle. Immigrants should be concerned with the interplay between criminal law and immigration law.  What happens if an immigrant gets caught up in the criminal justice system?  What happens in a criminal case will very likely impact that person’s status and could lead to deportation.  Learn about how these… read more

Do you need a provisional waiver?  Let’s find out if you’re eligible! On January 3, 2013, the federal government issued the implementation regulations needed for the provisional waiver, sometimes referred to as the “stateside waiver.”  These changes begin taking effect on March 4, 2013! Here’s the situation and why this change is so important:  If you entered the U.S. and were not inspected (meaning you came with permission) and you have been in the U.S. for six months but less than one year, then to… read more

Saturday, January 19, 2013 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Arapahoe Community College 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 80120 Responsible electronics recycling event hosted by Metech for the benefit of Littleton Immigrant Integration Initiative (LI3). Fees are:   TVs/Monitors: $1 per diagonal inch; CPUs/Laptops: $3/each; Small electronics: $3/each; Medium and large electronics: $5/each; Cell phones, cords, wires: $1/each, donation suggested.  For a complete price list, please check LI3′s website. LI3, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, provides micro grants to low-income, documented immigrants for self-development activities such as learning English, becoming a citizen, obtaining… read more

The federal government, which has exclusive jurisdiction over immigration matters, has authorized  federal, state and local law enforcement, prosecutors and judges victims of certain qualifying crimes to apply for a U visa, which provides temporary legal status in the U.S. and allows for a path to permanent legal status.  However some choose substitute their political agenda instead.  Read this article for more about this incredulous use of discretion. Can you imagine the United States, which values freedom and supports being “tough on crime” not prosecuting someone because… read more

On Thursday, October 18, 2012, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, there is a benefit dinner held at Sahara Restaurant for LI3, a terrific local non-profit!

Since the beginning of 2011,  41 states have introduced at least 180 restrictive bills to address “voter fraud,” according to the Brennan Center for Justice May, 2012, count.  Yet, voter fraud is not the underlying motivation. 

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is the name being given to the June 15, 2012, deferred action policy aimed at DREAMer youth. Check out what you should do to get prepared!