Colorado Legal Services (CLS) provides free legal services in civil matters to eligible low-income Coloradans and seniors. All applicants must complete an intake process, and may apply online or at one of the 13 offices. CLS may provide help in the following areas: protection orders, divorce, custody, child support, landlord/tenant issues, Medicaid and Medicare issues, public and government benefits, living wills, and others. In addition, they can assist with immigration applications for victims of various crimes, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking by calling their Survivors Unit Project at (303) 866-9396. This CLS office serves Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties.
Legal Assistance
Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the town/city or county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations. You can also contact law schools in your area to ask if they have a legal clinic.
Alamosa
Colorado Legal Services - Alamosa Office
San Luis Valley Bar Association Pro Bono Project, Inc.
The San Luis Valley Bar Association Pro Bono Project holds Thursday Night Bar Sessions on the first Thursday of each month. At the sessions, volunteers are available for brief consultations on civil matters such as divorce, custody, landlord/tenant issues, and others. Individuals who need further assistance will be referred to an attorney or the self-help coordinator at the court. Sessions are held at the Alamosa Public Library at 300 Hunt Avenue. Serving Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties. The Pro Bono Project does not have a website (as of August 2023) but they do have a Facebook page with more information: https://www.facebook.com/people/San-Luis-Valley-Pro-Bono-Project/100064562056801/.
Arapahoe
Colorado Legal Services - Denver Office
Colorado Legal Services (CLS) provides free legal services in civil matters to eligible low-income Coloradans and seniors. All applicants must complete an intake process, and may apply online or at one of the 13 offices. CLS may provide help in the following areas: protection orders, divorce, custody, child support, landlord/tenant issues, Medicaid and Medicare issues, public and government benefits, living wills, and others. In addition, they can assist with immigration applications for victims of various crimes, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking by calling their Survivors Unit Project at (303) 866-9396. This CLS office serves Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglass, Elbert, Gilpin, and Jefferson counties and seniors in Clear Creek County.