Colorado Judicial Branch
Denver District Court Pro Se/Self-Help Center
Address at the City and County Building
1437 Bannock Street, Room 281, Denver, CO 80202
Office Hours:
The Denver Self-Help Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm. Occasionally times may vary.
Call us: 303-606-2442
Email us: 02SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us
What do we do?
- Review your court forms.
- Provide local resources.
- Help you understand court procedures, policies and guidelines.
- Provide a list of attorneys (flyer linked here) who may offer discounted rates and unbundled services.
- Provide a list of Resources by Type of Case (Divorce, Custody, Sealing, Minor Name Changes, Protection Orders.)
The internet may not be a reliable source of information and AI-generated search results may be based on incorrect data.
Colorado Legal Services Family Law Unit is in Room 281 on the 3rd Wednesday of each month to conduct in person intakes to see if you qualify for their services. Please note this is only for Divorce and Child Custody Cases.
Court-Approved Parenting Classes in Denver District Court
Coparenting Cooperative of Colorado
1776 South Jackson St. Suite 173
Denver, CO 80210
Phone: 303-329-9942
Email: coparentingcoop@gmail.com
Website: https://coparentingcoop.org/
Other useful information
- Supervised Visitation Facilities
- List of Attorneys offering discounted rates and unbundled services
- Child Support/Maintenance Calculator
The Self-Help Center also assists litigants with paperwork throughout the life of their domestic case as well as after final orders have been entered. If you have a domestic case in Denver District Court and are unsure about what you can file, have a question about the form(s) you are filling out, or need to gain a general understanding of what options are available to you, please come in to our center, we are happy to help.
Please keep in mind however, that the Denver District Pro Se Center DOES NOT provide assistance with civil matters (other than Petitions to Seal Criminal and Conviction Records). Limited information regarding residential foreclosures can be found here.
For all other civil matters, you may use the resources available at the Supreme Court Law Library located in the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center at 2 East 14th Avenue, Denver CO.
Childcare during Court Business
Court is not a comfortable environment for young children, and therefore are not allowed in the Courtrooms or in the Self-Help Center at Denver District Court. Please do not bring children with you when visiting the court.
Legal Resources & Legal Clinics in Denver
Legal Resources & Legal Clinics in Denver
| Name | Address Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Family Law Ask a Lawyer | The clinic is virtual by video or phone. Click here for more information on the clinic. | Please call (303) 606-2442 or email for clinic dates and hours. |
| Civil Law Ask a Lawyer Clinic | The clinic is virtual by video or phone. Click here for more information on the clinic. | Please call (303) 606-2442 or email for clinic dates and hours. |
| Legal Night at El Centro de San Juan Diego *Spanish speaking attorneys* | 2830 Lawrence Street 303.295.9470 | 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Family Law Clinic | Office of Economic Development 1200 Federal Boulevard, Room 1018 | 3rd Tuesday of every month 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Colorado Poverty Law Project Clinic | Stout Street Health Center 2130 Stout Street | 3rd Wednesday of every month 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| MVL Legal Night | Denver Indian Center 4407 Morrison Rd. | 1st Wednesday of every month 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Colorado Law Help | www.lawhelp.colorado.gov | Always available online. |
Access to Justice Commission Virtual Legal Clinics | Statewide Virtual Legal Clinics | Online throughout the month. |
Referral Agencies
Referral Agencies
| Name | Address Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Project Safeguard Domestic Violence Victims | Denver County Court 1437 Bannock St., Room 177 | Monday - Thursday Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Address Confidentiality Program | (303) 866-2208 acp@state.co.us | No listed hours of operation |
1905 Sherman St, Suite 300 (303) 837-1313 | Walk-In Intake Hours Monday - Tuesday, Thursday-Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | |
| Colorado Supreme Court Library | Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center 2 East 14th Avenue (720) 625-5100 | Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
2929 W 10th Ave, Denver, CO, 80204 2815 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205 4685 Peoria St., Denver, CO 80239 (720) 944-2960 | Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Family Support Registry | (303) 299-9123 | Send payments through mail to: Family Support Registry P.O. Box 2171 Denver, CO 80201-2171 |
| Denver Department of Human Services | Customer Service: (720) 944-3666 Child Abuse Hotline: (720) 944-3000 | Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| WellPower | (303) 504-6500 | Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Colorado Court of Appeals
Free Colorado Court of Appeals Clinic
Court of Appeals - Forms and Policies
Appeals Quick Guide (District Civil-Family Matters)
For questions and more information about Court of Appeals cases please contact the Court of Appeals Self-Help Center at
appeals.selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us
Call: (720) 625-5107
Additional Resources for Appeals
* CBA Appellate Pro Bono Program