Colorado Pro Se Help: Free Court Self-Help Centers and Legal Aid by County
Pro se means representing yourself. In Colorado, free help for pro se parents comes from two places: the court's own self-help programs and nonprofit legal aid. Find your county below to see exactly who to call, or type your city in the search box.
Statewide: Colorado Judicial Branch Self-Help Resources. State courts' hub for self-help forms, court steps, and finding a local coordinator without hiring a lawyer.
Adams County: court help from 17th Judicial District Self-Help Resource Center (Sherlock), phone (303) 654-3213, email 17SHRC@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Arvada, Aurora, Bennett, Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Lochbuie, Northglenn, Thornton, and Westminster.
Alamosa County: court help from 12th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 589-7621, email 12selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Alamosa and Hooper.
Arapahoe County: court help from Arapahoe District Court Self-Help Center (18th Judicial District), phone (303) 645-6845, email 18selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Aurora, Bennett, Bow Mar, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley, Deer Trail, Englewood, Foxfield, Glendale, Greenwood Village, and Littleton.
Archuleta County: court help from 6th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 385-6179, email 6thselfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Pagosa Springs.
Baca County: court help from 15th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 336-8929, email richard.chandler@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Campo, Pritchett, Springfield, Two Buttes, Vilas, and Walsh.
Bent County: court help from 16th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 384-4951, email 16thSelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Las Animas.
Boulder County: court help from 20th Judicial District Boulder Court Self-Help Center, phone (720) 664-1505, email bouldercourtselfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Boulder, Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, and Ward.
Broomfield County: court help from 17th Judicial District Self-Help Resource Center (Sherlock), phone (303) 654-3213, email 17SHRC@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Broomfield.
Chaffee County: court help from 11th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 539-2561 ext. 30434, email lori.hale@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Buena Vista, Poncha Springs, and Salida.
Cheyenne County: court help from 15th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 336-8929, email richard.chandler@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson.
Clear Creek County: court help from 5th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 328-7036, email 05SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Central City, Empire, Georgetown, Idaho Springs, and Silver Plume.
Conejos County: court help from 12th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 589-7621, email 12selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Antonito, La Jara, Manassa, Romeo, and Sanford.
Costilla County: court help from 12th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 589-7621, email 12selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Blanca and San Luis.
Crowley County: court help from 16th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 384-4951, email 16thSelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Crowley, Olney Springs, Ordway, and Sugar City.
Custer County: court help from 11th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 539-2561 ext. 30434, email lori.hale@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Silver Cliff and Westcliffe.
Delta County: court help from 7th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 252-4312, email 07SRLC@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Cedaredge, Crawford, Delta, Hotchkiss, Orchard City, and Paonia.
Denver County: court help from Denver District Court Pro Se/Self-Help Center, phone (303) 606-2442, email 02SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Denver.
Dolores County: court help from 22nd Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 565-1328, email amelia.harris@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Dove Creek and Rico.
Douglas County: court help from 23rd Judicial District Self-Help Court Resource Coordinator, phone (720) 437-6112, email 23selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Aurora, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Larkspur, Littleton, Lone Tree, and Parker.
Eagle County: court help from 5th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 328-7036, email 05SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Avon, Basalt, Eagle, Gypsum, Minturn, Red Cliff, and Vail.
Elbert County: court help from 23rd Judicial District Self-Help Court Resource Coordinator, phone (720) 437-6112, email 23selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Elizabeth, Kiowa, and Simla.
El Paso County: court help from El Paso County Court Self-Help Center (4th Judicial District), phone (719) 452-5100, email 04SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Calhan, Colorado Springs, Fountain, Green Mountain Falls, Manitou Springs, Monument, Palmer Lake, and Ramah.
Fremont County: court help from Fremont County Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (11th Judicial District), phone (719) 204-2219, email cheryl.easter@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Brookside, Cañon City, Coal Creek, Florence, Rockvale, and Williamsburg.
Garfield County: court help from 9th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 928-3061, email amy.davis@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Carbonate, Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Parachute, Rifle, and Silt.
Gilpin County: court help from 1st Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (720) 772-2501, email 01SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Black Hawk and Central City.
Grand County: court help from Grand County Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (14th Judicial District), phone (970) 725-3357, email 14SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, and Winter Park.
Gunnison County: court help from 7th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 252-4312, email 07SRLC@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Crested Butte, Gunnison, Marble, Mount Crested Butte, and Pitkin.
Hinsdale County: court help from 7th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 252-4312, email 07SRLC@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Lake City.
Huerfano County: court help from 3rd Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 497-8252, email samuel.benson@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers La Veta and Walsenburg.
Jackson County: court help from 8th Judicial District Court Resource Center, phone (970) 494-3581, email 08CourtResourceCenter@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Walden.
Jefferson County: court help from 1st Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (720) 772-2501, email 01SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Arvada, Bow Mar, Edgewater, Golden, Lakeside, Lakewood, Littleton, Morrison, Mountain View, Superior, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge.
Kiowa County: court help from 15th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 336-8929, email richard.chandler@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Eads, Haswell, and Sheridan Lake.
Kit Carson County: court help from 13th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 542-5252, email 13SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Bethune, Burlington, Flagler, Seibert, Stratton, and Vona.
Lake County: court help from 5th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 328-7036, email 05SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Leadville.
La Plata County: court help from 6th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 385-6179, email 6thselfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Bayfield, Durango, and Ignacio.
Larimer County: court help from 8th Judicial District Court Resource Center, phone (970) 494-3581, email 08CourtResourceCenter@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Berthoud, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Johnstown, Loveland, Timnath, Wellington, and Windsor.
Las Animas County: court help from 3rd Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 497-8252, email samuel.benson@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Aguilar, Branson, Cokedale, Kim, Starkville, and Trinidad.
Lincoln County: court help from 23rd Judicial District Self-Help Court Resource Coordinator, phone (720) 437-6112, email 23selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Arriba, Genoa, Hugo, and Limon.
Logan County: court help from Logan County Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (13th Judicial District), phone (970) 526-3978, email 13SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Crook, Fleming, Iliff, Merino, Peetz, and Sterling.
Mesa County: court help from 21st Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 257-3663, email 21selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Collbran, De Beque, Fruita, Grand Junction, and Palisade.
Mineral County: court help from 12th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 589-7621, email 12selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers City of Creede.
Moffat County: court help from 14th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), email 14SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Craig and Dinosaur.
Montezuma County: court help from 22nd Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 565-1328, email amelia.harris@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Cortez, Dolores, and Mancos.
Montrose County: court help from 7th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 252-4312, email 07SRLC@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Montrose, Naturita, Nucla, and Olathe.
Morgan County: court help from 13th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 542-5252, email 13SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Brush, Fort Morgan, Hillrose, Log Lane Village, and Wiggins.
Otero County: court help from 16th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 384-4951, email 16thSelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Cheraw, Fowler, La Junta, Manzanola, Rocky Ford, and Swink.
Ouray County: court help from 7th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 252-4312, email 07SRLC@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Ouray and Ridgway.
Park County: court help from 11th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 539-2561 ext. 30434, email lori.hale@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Alma and Fairplay.
Phillips County: court help from 13th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 542-5252, email 13SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Haxtun, Holyoke, and Paoli.
Pitkin County: court help from 9th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 928-3061, email amy.davis@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Aspen, Basalt, and Snowmass Village.
Prowers County: court help from 15th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 336-8929, email richard.chandler@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Granada, Hartman, Holly, Lamar, and Wiley.
Pueblo County: court help from 10th Judicial District Self-Help Coordinator, phone (719) 404-8752, email 10JDSelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Boone, Pueblo, and Rye.
Rio Blanco County: court help from 9th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 928-3061, email amy.davis@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Meeker and Rangely.
Rio Grande County: court help from 12th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 589-7621, email 12selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Center, Del Norte, Monte Vista, and South Fork.
Routt County: court help from 14th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), email 14SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Hayden, Oak Creek, Steamboat Springs, and Yampa.
Saguache County: court help from 12th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (719) 589-7621, email 12selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Bonanza, Center, Crestone, Moffat, and Saguache.
San Juan County: court help from 6th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 385-6179, email 6thselfhelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Silverton.
San Miguel County: court help from 7th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 252-4312, email 07SRLC@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Mountain Village, Norwood, Ophir, Sawpit, and Telluride.
Sedgwick County: court help from 13th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 542-5252, email 13SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Julesburg, Ovid, and Sedgwick.
Summit County: court help from 5th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 328-7036, email 05SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Blue River, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Montezuma, and Silverthorne.
Teller County: court help from Teller County Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (4th Judicial District), phone (719) 689-6912. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Cripple Creek, Green Mountain Falls, Victor, and Woodland Park.
Washington County: court help from 13th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 542-5252, email 13SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Akron and Otis.
Weld County: court help from 19th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 475-2410, email 19SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Ault, Berthoud, Brighton, Dacono, Eaton, Erie, Evans, Firestone, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Garden City, and Gilcrest.
Yuma County: court help from 13th Judicial District Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock), phone (970) 542-5252, email 13SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us. Free legal aid from Colorado Legal Services, phone (303) 837-1313. Covers Eckley, Wray, and Yuma.
Where can I get free help with a family court case in Colorado without a lawyer? Start with Colorado Judicial Branch Self-Help Resources, run by Colorado Judicial Branch. 64 of 64 counties also have their own local court help listed on this page. For free legal advice, contact Colorado Legal Services if you qualify by income.
Does every Colorado county have its own self-help center? No. 64 of 64 counties have local court help listed here. Every other county is served by Colorado Judicial Branch Self-Help Resources, which you can call or visit online from anywhere in Colorado.
Who gives free legal aid in Colorado? Colorado is served by one federally funded legal aid office: Colorado Legal Services. Each one serves set counties, so check the listing for your county. Help is free for people who qualify, usually by income.
What is a court self-help center? It is a free help desk run by or for the court for people handling their own case without a lawyer. Staff can explain which forms you need, how to fill them out, how filing and service work, and what happens next. They are not your lawyer, so they cannot tell you what to ask for or how to argue your case.
What is the difference between a self-help center and legal aid? A self-help center helps anyone who walks in or calls, whatever their income, with forms and court steps. A legal aid office is a nonprofit law office that can give free legal advice and sometimes a free lawyer, but only to people who qualify, usually by income. Many parents use both.
What should I have ready before I call? Your county, your case number if you have one, the names of both parents and the children, any papers you were served, and any deadline or hearing date. Write down the date you called, who you spoke to, and what they told you.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get free help with a family court case in Colorado without a lawyer?
Start with Colorado Judicial Branch Self-Help Resources, run by Colorado Judicial Branch. 64 of 64 counties also have their own local court help listed on this page. For free legal advice, contact Colorado Legal Services if you qualify by income.
Does every Colorado county have its own self-help center?
No. 64 of 64 counties have local court help listed here. Every other county is served by Colorado Judicial Branch Self-Help Resources, which you can call or visit online from anywhere in Colorado.
Who gives free legal aid in Colorado?
Colorado is served by one federally funded legal aid office: Colorado Legal Services. Each one serves set counties, so check the listing for your county. Help is free for people who qualify, usually by income.
What is a court self-help center?
It is a free help desk run by or for the court for people handling their own case without a lawyer. Staff can explain which forms you need, how to fill them out, how filing and service work, and what happens next. They are not your lawyer, so they cannot tell you what to ask for or how to argue your case.
What is the difference between a self-help center and legal aid?
A self-help center helps anyone who walks in or calls, whatever their income, with forms and court steps. A legal aid office is a nonprofit law office that can give free legal advice and sometimes a free lawyer, but only to people who qualify, usually by income. Many parents use both.
What should I have ready before I call?
Your county, your case number if you have one, the names of both parents and the children, any papers you were served, and any deadline or hearing date. Write down the date you called, who you spoke to, and what they told you.