The Colorado Judicial Department is offering free legal assistance and educational sessions to self-represented litigants across 12 locations in the state. The events, scheduled for the week of October 21, 2024, aim to help individuals navigate various legal matters without an attorney.
The department emphasizes its commitment to preparing litigants with essential information on topics such as evictions, family law, sealing criminal cases, and small claims. "Volunteer lawyers and others offer free informational and educational sessions to those representing themselves," a statement from the department reads.
Sessions vary by location, with Spanish interpreters available at all events. Registration is required for some sessions; attendees are encouraged to check specific locations' web pages for details.
In the 1st Judicial District (Jeffco and Gilpin Counties), free 15-minute Ask-An-Attorney sessions will occur on October 23 at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Various attorneys will provide pro-bono assistance between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., alongside community service organizations hosting informational tables.
For Denver County's 2nd Judicial District, free 30-minute clinics are set for October 24 at the Denver City and County Building. Sessions cover family law, probate, and county court civil matters with options for online or phone participation.
The El Paso County Combined Courts in the 4th Judicial District will host Meet-A-Lawyer sessions on October 25. Topics include small claims, consumer rights, guardianships, and evictions.
In-person sessions in La Plata County (6th Judicial District) will take place on October 22 at the local courthouse focusing on domestic relations cases among other topics.
For residents of Delta through San Miguel Counties (7th Judicial District), both in-person and virtual offerings are scheduled for October 24-25 at Montrose County Justice Center featuring pro bono consultations and workshops on parenting education among others.
Other districts like Garfield County (9th) will have their events on October 22 while Pueblo County's offerings in the 10th district include educational sessions held at Dennis Maes Pueblo Judicial Building on October 25 covering several legal areas including landlord/tenant issues.
Further events across other judicial districts involve similar setups with Ask-An-Attorney services along with specialized workshops addressing various legal needs throughout late October.