Colorado Judicial Branch
El Paso County
El Paso County
Self-Help Center
Are you representing yourself? If so, the Self-Help Center is here to assist you with a better understanding of court and legal terminology, procedural court questions, and figuring out what's the next step in your case.
Self-Help Center - Room S101
at the El Paso County Judicial Building
Email: 04SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us
Supervisor:
Jerad Shipley
Sherlocks:
Chelsea Daniel
Shaunte Mackey
Lan Preza
Hours:
Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator (Sherlock)
Available in person at the Self-Help Center, by email 04SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us, by WebEx appointment, or by phone. Call 719-452-5100 to schedule a WebEx appointment. If emailing or leaving a voicemail message, please allow 48 hours for a response.
- Need help with your court paperwork? Feel "alone" in the Justice System?
- Questions about court procedures?
- Trying to figure out the next step in your case or what to file next?
- WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU! Our goal is to assist you in being as prepared, as possible, for court; so, you may achieve the most efficient and fair outcome while representing yourself in court.
- We will do all we can to help you; however, please remember we are not lawyers and cannot provide legal advice
Are you seeking legal advice or assistance from an Attorney?
- Free legal advice from local attorneys is available every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. MST. You may call 719-473-6212 during those hours to receive brief legal advice from a licensed attorney.
- For a criminal case - request the appointment of a Public Defender. (Adult) (Minor) (Formulario en Espanol)
Other Resources:
- Legal Resource Guide
- Presenting Evidence in Court Brochure - English / Spanish
- T.E.S.S.A.
- Colorado Laws
Upcoming Events:
| Legal Resource Day | Friday, October 23, 2026 @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | El Paso County Combined Courts 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
| The Logistics of Presenting Your Case | First Friday of every month | El Paso County Combined Courts - Room S350 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
| Free Eviction Clinics | Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | El Paso County Combined Courts - Room W165 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
| Ask a Lawyer | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 @ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2026 @ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Manitou Springs Library - Study Room 701 Manitou Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80829 |
| Divorce and Custody Class | Wednesday, December 2, 2026 @ 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Penrose Library - Columbine B 20 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
Family Court Facilitators
Do you need assistance with your domestic (divorce, child custody, family matter) case?
Contact your Family Court Facilitator via email directly:
Eric Burton - eric.burton@judicial.state.co.us
Daphne Robinson - daphne.robinson@judicial.state.co.us
Nicolle Rugh - nicolle.rugh@judicial.state.co.us
Michael Vigil - michael.vigil@judicial.state.co.us
Cecilia Wall - cecilia.wall@judicial.state.co.us
For general family matter questions, you may call Family Court Facilitator's Office at (719) 452-5104.