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4th Judicial District

El Paso County

Self-Help Center

Are you representing yourself?  If so, the Self-Help Center is here to assist you with a better understanding of court and legal terminology, procedural court questions, and figuring out what's the next step in your case.  

Self-Help Center - Room S116 at the El Paso County Judicial Building

 

Self-Help Center - Room S116 at the El Paso County Judicial Building

Email: 04SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us

Sherlocks:

Daphne Robinson

Lisa Younger Anderson

Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock)

Available in person at the Self-Help Center, by email 04SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us, by WebEx appointment, or by phone.  Call 719-452-5100 to schedule a WebEx appointment.  If emailing or leaving a voicemail message, please allow 48 hours for a response.

  • Need help with your court paperwork?  Feel "alone" in the Justice System?
  • Questions about court procedures?
  • Trying to figure out the next step in your case or what to file next?
  • WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!  Our goal is to assist you in being as prepared, as possible, for court; so, you may achieve the most efficient and fair outcome while representing yourself in court.
  • We will do all we can to help you; however, please remember we are not lawyers and cannot provide legal advice

Are you seeking legal advice or assistance from an Attorney?

  • Free legal advice from local attorneys is available every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MST via the Call-A-Lawyer program.  You may call 719-473-6212 during those hours to receive brief legal advice from a licensed attorney. 
  • For a criminal case - request the appointment of a Public Defender. (Adult) (Minor) (Formulario en Espanol)
  • The Civil Pro Bono Project  - forms to request the appointment of an Attorney for all case types with the exception of criminal are located here. 

Other Resources:

Family Court Facilitators

Do you need assistance with your domestic (divorce, child custody, family matter) case?

Contact your Family Court Facilitator via email directly:
Nicolle Rugh - nicolle.rugh@judicial.state.co.us
Eric Burton - eric.burton@judicial.state.co.us
Cecilia Wall - cecilia.wall@judicial.state.co.us
Michael Vigil - 719-452-5102

For general family matter questions, you may call Family Court Facilitator's Office at (719) 452-5104.