2017 - “Warrior of Justice” Award (SCBA)
2022 - "Top Lawyers ~ Landlord Tenant Law" (Denver 5280 Magazine)
April L. Jones, Esq., is in solo practice at Colorado Affordable Legal Services, LLC which is a limited-scope modern law practice. April obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree (English) from the University of Utah (’02) and is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law School (’05). She is a veteran tenant rights & fair housing law attorney that presents regular educational clinic’s and workshops on landlord tenant related matters in Denver, Jefferson and Arapahoe Counties. April is also the 2017 recipient of the Sam Cary Bar Association “Warrior of Justice” Award.
April is also the Co-founder & Legal Services Director at the Colorado Eviction Defense Center (CEDC). The Mission of the CEDC is to be a valuable community stakeholder that provides information on the legal rights of tenants, the legal process, legal procedures and affordable legal representation when needed to “Balance the Scales of Justice”.
The CEDC is a non-profit, self-sustaining law firm that provides tenants with Access to Justice in the form of advocacy based upon the principles of a Modern Law Practice Initiative (unbundled). The CEDC developed the Housing Eviction Legal Program (HELP) project to close the civil justice gap in Colorado and to minimize the direct negative effect of eviction actions that can often lead to homelessness. Call for eviction defense legal assistance.
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Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Initially, I spoke with a representative named Floyd, who provided me with the contact information for another attorney and requested that I report back on my experience with the referral. Before I had the chance to follow up, Floyd contacted me again, expressing his concern and care for my situation...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
I was fortunate to be connected with CALS when dealing with a predatory landlord. Floyd freely gave of his time, providing me with an overview of next steps to protect my family, my finances -- and, most importantly, myself. He gave me the confidence to move forward, knowing that I was in the right...
Posted by Tom | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I am so thankful for April and Colorado affordable legal services. I would be lost without them. She is compassionate, understanding and supportive!
Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
It was a helpful phone call, guiding me in the next steps on an issue with a rental property.
Posted by Steve | September 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Countless thousands spent on 2 failed mediations. My 1st lawyer here even got himself fired somehow. They gave my case to a lawyer they knew they were about to fire. That's it. Just legal crooks. Why pay these people countless thousands to write the same facts on the same paper that they never even...
"April Jones and her team are dedicated to serving clients in the best possible manner. Her office is professional, efficient, effective, and kind."
"I highly endorse April. I know her as a fellow lawyer in the community, and I also recently appeared opposite of her in a landlord/tenant matter. She is extremely knowledgeable in landlord and tenant matters, and I will be referring clients to her for any matters that my firm cannot handle. April is a consummate professional and very competent real estate attorney."
"April is a client-focused lawyer. Her clients receive excellent legal services for reasonable prices. Prospective clients who need help with landlord and tenant matters should call her first. Our firm refers clients and prospective clients to her."
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2022
Top Lawyers - Tenant Rights & Fair Housing Law, 5280 Magazine
2021
Landlord Tenant Client Choice Award, AVVO
2020
Landlord Tenant Client Choice Award, AVVO
2019
Landlord Tenant Client Choice Award, AVVO
2018
Landlord Tenant Client Choice Award, AVVO
2017
Warrior of Justice Award, Sam Cary Bar Association
2017
Landlord Tenant Client Choice Award, AVVO
2016
Landlord Tenant Client Choice Award, AVVO
2015
Landlord Tenant Client Choice Award, AVVO
2014
Landlord Tenant Client Choice Award, AVVO
2011 - Present
Attorney, Colorado Affordable Legal Services
2016 - 2020
Legal Services Director, Colorado Eviction Defense Center
2006 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Clisham, Satriana & Biscan, LLC
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk, Hall & Evans, LLC
2006 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Colorado Women's Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
Sam Cary Bar AssociationMember
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1985
Associate in Business
2017
Tenant Rights & Fair Housing Law
2017
Evictions 101 Clinic for Tenants - Jefferson County Court (4)
2017
Evictions 101 Clinic for Tenants - Denver County Court (5)
2017
What Landlords Need to Know from a Tenant's Perspective
2016
Tenant Rights & Fair Housing Law
2016
Tenant Rights
2016
Tenant Rights
2016
Tenant Rights
2016
Tenant Rights
2016
Tenant Rights
2016
Tenant Rights
2016
Tenant Rights & Fair Housing Law
2015
Tenant Rights & Fair Housing Law
2015
Tenant Rights & Fair Housing Law
2015
Tenant Rights & Fair Housing Law
English
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