Colorado judicial districts schedule free Legal Resource Days events

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Are you representing yourself in court? Have questions about evictions, family law, sealing a criminal case, small claims, or other legal matters? Need a little help navigating court processes without an attorney?

With recognition that many Coloradans represent themselves in legal matters, the Colorado Judicial Department, Colorado Judicial Institute and other partners are providing free legal assistance in 13 locations around the state during the week of Oct. 23, 2023. Going to court without an attorney can be an intimidating or overwhelming experience, but it doesn’t have to be if you are prepared.

The Judicial Department is committed to providing self-represented litigants with the information and education they need to be prepared to appear before a judge. Legal Resource Days help provide that assistance. Volunteer lawyers and others will offer free informational and educational sessions at the events. Times and types of sessions vary by location. Spanish interpreters will be available, and all sessions are free. Registration is required for some sessions; please see each location’s web page for instructions. Lists of all available sessions at each location may be found at https://www.courts.state.co.us/Self_Help/resources.cfm.  

• 1st Judicial District: In-person sessions will be held in the atrium of the Jefferson County Combined Courts and Administration Building (100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden) on Monday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, email 01selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us or call 720-772-2501.
• 2nd Judicial District: In-person sessions will be held at the Denver City and County Building (1437 Bannock Street, Room 281) on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Remote participation will be available for some sessions. For more information, email denverdistrictselfhelp@judicial.state.co.us or call 303-606-2442. Registration is required for some sessions.
• 4th Judicial District: In-person sessions will be held at the El Paso County Combined Court (270 S. Tejon Street in Colorado Springs) on Friday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required for some sessions. For more information, email 04selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us or call 719-452-5560 or 719-452-5561.
• 6th Judicial District: In-person sessions will be held at the La Plata County Combined Courts (1060 E. 2nd Avenue in Durango) on Friday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some virtual sessions will be offered, and registration is required. For more information, email 6thselfhelp@judicial.state.co.us or call 970-385-6179.
• 7th Judicial District: In-person and virtual sessions will be held each day during the week of Oct. 23, with in-person sessions at the Montrose County Justice Center (1200 N. Grand Avenue in Montrose). Registration is required for all events and will close on Oct. 16, 2023. For more information, call 970-252-4312 or email 7thjdlrd@gmail.com.
• 8th Judicial District: Sign up for a 30-minute, in-person or virtual ask-a-lawyer session held on Friday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Larimer County Justice Center (201 LaPorte Avenue in Fort Collins). Registration is required. For more information, email 08courtresourcecenter@judicial.state.co.us.
• 10th Judicial District: In-person sessions will be held at the Dennis Maes Pueblo Judicial Building (501 N. Elizabeth Street) on Friday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, email 10jdselfhelp@judicial.state.co.us or call 719-404-8752.
• 11th Judicial District: In-person sessions will be held at the Fremont County Courthouse (136 Justice Center Road in Canon City) on Monday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required. For more information, email lori.hale@judicial.state.co.us or call 719-539-2561, ext. 30434.
• 12th Judicial District: An in-person session on housing and evictions will be held by Colorado Legal Services from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, in Classroom 1 of the Sacred Heart Parish Center (726 3rd Street in Alamosa); and an in-person session on guardian and conservator reports will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Alamosa County Justice Center (8955 Independence Way in Alamosa). A warrant clearance event and community resource fair will be held on Friday, Oct. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Alamosa County Justice Center. Register for the Monday and Thursday events by contacting Lisa Mizell at 719-589-7621 or 12selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us.
• 14th Judicial District: In-person sessions will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bud Werner Memorial Library (2189 Lincoln Avenue in Steamboat Springs).
• 17th Judicial District: In-person sessions will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Adams County Justice Center (1100 Judicial Center Drive in Brighton) from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. For more information, email 17shrc@judicial.state.co.us.
• 21st Judicial District: In-person sessions, ask-an-attorney sessions and community services will be available at the Grand Junction Central Library (443 N. 6th Street) from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 27. For more information, call 970-257-3663.
• 22nd Judicial District: In-person sessions will be held at the Montezuma County Combined Courts (865 N. Park Street in Cortez) on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 970-565-1328. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event.

Sessions vary by location and include:

• Small claims
• Debt collection
• Estate planning
• Courtroom procedures
• Ask-an-attorney
• Consumer rights
• Protection orders
• Collections and garnishments
• How to seal a criminal case
• Guardianship and conservatorship matters
• Landlord-tenant issues
• Divorce, custody and child support