Information for the Public
Several resources exist for persons in need of legal representation. Pro Bono Assistance is available to qualified persons for a low or reduced fee. Find-A-Lawyer is a resource for those who can afford to retain private counsel. Pro Se Resources are also included for parties who wish to represent themselves. Please visit the provided links for detailed program descriptions and for contact information.
Pro Bono Assistance
Pro Bono assistance is available to parties who cannot afford an attorney and is offered at free or reduced rates for qualified clients. Please read through the program descriptions and follow the provided link for additional assistance.
Colorado Legal Services
http://www.coloradolegalservices.org
ColoradoLegalServices.org is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Colorado. Here you can locate information on all of the free legal aid programs in Colorado, including basic eligibility and contact information. We also have links to related sites on the web and legal education documents that give you basic information on a number of legal problems.
Appellate Pro Bono Program - The Appellate Pro Bono (free) Program of the Colorado Bar Association (CBA) is a pilot program that provides pro bono attorneys to represent indigent pro se litigants in civil cases pending before the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court. The program was approved by the CBA’s Executive Council, the CBA’s Litigation Council, the Appellate Practice Subcommittee, the Governing Board of Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL), the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court.
• Appellate Pro Bono Program Information
• Appellate Pro Bono Program Public Information, Application Form, and Affidavit of Financial Need
Pro Se (Do-It-Yourself) Resources
Pro Se legal clinics are available throughout Colorado for Colorado residents who prefer to represent themselves. Pro Se legal clinics are available for a variety of legal issues from Bankruptcy to Family law and most materials are in Spanish or have translators available at the clinic.
Denver Bar Association
The Denver Bar Association offers several Pro Se legal clinics and free legal information through LawLine9.
Colorado Judicial Branch Self-Help Center
This site is intended to assist pro se parties in learning about Colorado Rules & Laws, case filing requirements, available services in Colorado & general information to assist you in representing yourself in court matters.
Colorado Legal Services
There are many free and or otherwise very low-cost legal clinics available in Denver and throughout Colorado for Colorado residents. Some of the clinics offer one-on-one attention, others are more lecture or group oriented. Many are available in Spanish, or otherwise have translators available at the clinic.
Colorado Bar Association's online membership directory
