July 21, 2021
Alec Esparza, SWIRC Volunteer, Died Earlier This Year
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
June 18, 2021
SWIRC is Running the Detroit Marathon
We’re forming a team and making plans for a great party!
June 14, 2021
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.
May 27, 2021
Congratulations Yasser Ortiz!
Former director of our Pontiac Legal Clinic, Yasser Ortiz, was sworn in as a licensed attorney today.
March 25, 2021
Welcome Veronica Beltran, our new Legal Director
Veronica Beltran is joining SWIRC as Legal Director
March 18, 2021
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!
January 11, 2021
Now Hiring: Legal Director
SWIRC is hiring a full-time legal director!
December 22, 2020
Client Stories: Daris & Family
Daris and her family have been through a lot. We’re advocating for mercy and compassion for this family.
December 15, 2020
Holiday Clinic Schedule
Due to high COVID numbers and the upcoming holiday, our next open clinic appointments will be Jan 5 in Pontiac.
November 16, 2020
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.
