Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- Colorado Legal Services (CLS)
- Provides free civil legal aid to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
- Website: coloradolegalservices.org
- Statewide Hotline: 1-800-521-6968
- Regional Offices: Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, Greeley, Fort Collins, Pueblo, and more.
- Colorado Poverty Law Project (CPLP)
- Focuses on systemic advocacy for low-income communities.
- Website: copovertylaw.org
- Colorado Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations with attorneys.
- Website: cobar.org/lrs
- Phone: 1-800-332-6736
Specialized Legal Assistance
- Disability Law Colorado
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Website: disabilitylawco.org
- Phone: 1-800-288-1376
- Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV)
- Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
- Website: ccadv.org
- 24/7 Hotline: 1-844-493-8255
- Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)
- Free legal services for immigrants (detention, asylum, family reunification).
- Website: rmian.org
- Phone: 1-720-809-1554
- Colorado Veterans Legal Services (CVLS)
- Free legal help for veterans.
- Website: covls.org
- Phone: 1-303-313-4070
- Senior Legal Assistance (CLS)
- Free legal help for residents 60+ (elder abuse, Medicare, housing).
- Website: coloradolegalservices.org/seniors
Hotlines
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-844-493-8255 (CCADV).
- Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-855-224-0214 (CLS Housing Unit).
- Senior Legal Helpline: 1-888-288-1376 (Disability Law Colorado).
- Immigration Detainee Hotline: 1-720-503-1120 (RMIAN).
Self-Help and Referral Tools
- Colorado Courts Self-Help Center
- Forms, guides, and resources for self-representation.
- Website: courts.state.co.us/selfhelp
- LawHelpColorado.org
- Free legal information and referrals.
- Website: lawhelpcolorado.org
- Colorado Legal Help
- Online tools for divorce, custody, and eviction cases.
- Website: coloradolegalhelp.org
Pro Bono Programs
- Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL)
- Pro bono services in the Denver metro area.
- Website: denbar.org/mvl
- Phone: 1-303-866-9378
- Colorado Access to Justice Commission
- Coordinates statewide pro bono efforts.
- Website: coloradojustice.org
Law School Clinics
- University of Colorado Law School Clinics
- Services in immigration, environmental law, and civil rights.
- Website: colorado.edu/law/clinics
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law Clinics
- Focus on civil litigation, immigration, and veterans’ rights.
- Website: law.du.edu/clinics
Native American Legal Resources
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe Legal Department
- Legal services for tribal members.
- Website: southernute-nsn.gov
- Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
- National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
- Website: narf.org
Key Notes
- Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
- Apply Online: Colorado Legal Services offers an online intake form: coloradolegalservices.org/get-help.
- Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
- Tribal Members: Contact the Southern Ute Indian Tribe or NARF for advocacy.