Colorado Judicial Branch
Colorado court self-help
Find forms, instructions, and court self-help contacts by case type, including housing, family matters, money claims, and small claims.
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Court resources, legal-aid directories, and research collections. Know who published it. Know where it applies.
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Colorado resources + nationwide starting pointsColorado Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel
Check a Colorado lawyer’s registration
Use the office’s Attorney / LLP Search & Disciplinary History to check registration and disciplinary information before engaging a Colorado practitioner.
Source reviewed · Opens publisher’s websiteLegal Services Corporation
Find civil legal aid near you
Search for LSC-funded organizations providing civil legal aid to people with low incomes. Contact the local provider about eligibility and availability.
Source reviewed · Opens publisher’s websiteLawHelp.org · Pro Bono Net
Legal help in your state
Find state-based legal-help resources and information about free or low-cost assistance. Also listed in the USAGov legal-aid guide.
Source reviewed · Opens publisher’s websiteUSAGov
Free and low-cost legal help
Explore legal-aid directories and programs, including resources for veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities. Individual programs set their own eligibility rules.
Source reviewed · Opens publisher’s websiteUnited States Courts
Civil forms for people without a lawyer
Browse national civil pro se forms. These are federal court resources; check the relevant court’s local rules and instructions before using a form.
Source reviewed · Opens publisher’s websiteCornell Legal Information Institute
Read the law and understand legal terms
Explore federal law, state-law resources, and the Wex legal dictionary. Check each source’s jurisdiction and currency before relying on it.
Source reviewed · Opens publisher’s websiteCourtListener · Free Law Project
Search opinions and court records
Search a collection of court opinions and available docket materials. Coverage varies; finding a decision does not establish that it applies to your matter or remains good law.
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Try a broader search or clear the filters. Nationwide directories can help you find services in other states.
These are independent sources, not Your Legal Pit partners. Review dates refer to the resource listing, not a legal review of every linked document. Laws, forms, coverage, and eligibility can change.
Outside Colorado? Start with the nationwide directories, then check your state and local court. “Nationwide” describes a resource’s reach; it does not mean every rule applies in every state.
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