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 …
Update: New Hope for Carlos
Because of new directives from the attorney general, our clients have new hope!
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.
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Client Stories: Ricardo Will See Tomorrow
We’re celebrating a win this week with our client, Ricardo, who now has hope for his future in the United States.
Immigrating to the US with Kisa and Aval, an explainer
This week we helped a permanent resident and her sister understand what it might take to move to the United States
SWIRC and the COVID-19 Pandemic, one year in
One year latter, the Pandemic has barely slowed us down
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!
