We learned this week that one of our long-time volunteers, Alec Esparza, had passed away at the end of June. Alec Matthew Esparza Obiturary For the past year, Alec had been a faithful presence as a volunteer at our Free Legal Clinic in Southwest Detroit. He was one of the few volunteers able to continue coming in to help at …
Oakland County Bar Foundation Continues Partnership with the Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center
An OCBF Grant for the Pontiac Legal Clinic will mean continued access to justice for Oakland County’s vulnerable immigrant community.
Congratulations Yasser Ortiz!
Former director of our Pontiac Legal Clinic, Yasser Ortiz, was sworn in as a licensed attorney today.
Welcome Veronica Beltran, our new Legal Director
Veronica Beltran is joining SWIRC as Legal Director
Clinic Days Expanding at the Southwest Legal Clinic
Thanks to the Ford Fund, we are will be expanding the days we can see clients at the Southwest Legal Clinic!
Client Stories: Daris & Family
Daris and her family have been through a lot. We’re advocating for mercy and compassion for this family.
Holiday Clinic Schedule
Due to high COVID numbers and the upcoming holiday, our next open clinic appointments will be Jan 5 in Pontiac.
SWIRC Clinics are Returning to Remote Only Consultations
For the next four weeks SWIRC legal clinics are going all-virtual. We are here to meet with clients on a phone or video call.
