Going to court without an attorney may seem intimidating or overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be, thanks to free programs offered through the Colorado Judicial Department.
Recognizing that many Coloradans represent themselves in legal matters, the Judicial Department and partners are hosting free legal assistance and educational sessions in 11 locations around the state during the week of Oct. 20.
The Judicial Department also partnered with Our Courts Colorado to provide informational videos available online beginning Oct. 1 on the following topics: divorce, civil lawsuits, bankruptcy, and immigration. The videos are accessible at https://www.cobar.org/ourcourtscolorado/Legal-Resource-Day.
The Judicial Department is committed to equipping self-represented litigants with the information and education they need to be prepared to appear before a judge and answer questions about evictions, family law, sealing a criminal case, small claims or other legal matters.
At Legal Resource Days events, volunteer lawyers and other professionals offer free informational and educational sessions to individuals representing themselves.
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 and details.
If you are unable to attend one of the Legal Resource Days events, you can learn more about the Judicial Department’s Self-Help and Court Information Centers at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/stories/self-help-centers.
For the 6th Judicial District — Archuleta, La Plata and San Juan Counties — in-person sessions will be held at the La Plata County Combined Courts (1060 E. 2nd Ave., Durango) on Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on topics including domestic relations cases (divorce/child custody, post-decree modifications) civil cases (eviction, money, protection orders), and probate (guardianship, conservatorships, trust/estates, wills).
For more information, call (970) 385-6179.
