Judicial Districts Hosting Free Legal Resource Day Events Across Colorado in October

Sept. 25, 2025, DENVER — Going to court without an attorney may seem intimidating or overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be, thanks to free programs offered through the Colorado Judicial Department.

Recognizing that many Coloradans represent themselves in legal matters, the Judicial Department and partners are hosting free legal assistance and educational sessions in 11 locations around the state during the week of Oct. 20, 2025. The Judicial Department also partnered with Our Courts Colorado to provide informational videos available online beginning Oct. 1 on the following topics: divorce, civil lawsuits, bankruptcy, and immigration. The videos are accessible at https://www.cobar.org/ourcourtscolorado/Legal-Resource-Day. 

The Judicial Department is committed to equipping self-represented litigants with the information and education they need to be prepared to appear before a judge and answer questions about evictions, family law, sealing a criminal case, small claims, or other legal matters. At Legal Resource Days events, volunteer lawyers and other professionals offer free informational and educational sessions to individuals representing themselves. 

Times and types of sessions vary by location. Spanish interpreters will be available, and all sessions are free. Registration is required for some sessions; please see each location’s web page for instructions and details. 

If you are unable to attend one of the Legal Resource Days events, you can learn more about the Judicial Department’s Self-Help and Court Information Centers at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/stories/self-help-centers. These centers are available across all 23 judicial districts and offer resources for court customers to gain a better understanding of the legal system. 

• 1st Judicial District (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties): Free 15-minute Ask-An-Attorney sessions will be held on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the atrium of the Jefferson County Courthouse (100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Traffic, criminal, civil, family law and probate attorneys will be providing pro-bono assistance. Community service organizations will be hosting informational tables at the event.
• 2nd Judicial District (Denver County): Free 30-minute Ask-An-Attorney clinics are available to discuss issues concerning family law, probate and county court civil matters. Free classes will be held online, by phone, or in person at the Denver City and County Building (1437 Bannock Street, Room 281, Denver) on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class schedule is posted at https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/denver-district/denver-courts-pro-seself-help-centers. For more information, email 02SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us or call 303-606-2442. Registration is required for some sessions.
• 3rd Judicial District (Huerfano and Las Animas Counties): Attend free sessions and learn about family law, evictions, guardianship, and conservatorship on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Commons at Space to Create located at 218 W. Main Street, Trinidad, CO 81082. Free 20-minute Ask-an-Attorney sessions will also be available from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Register for those sessions by calling Kelly Gabrielson at 719-497-8246 or Sam Benson at 719-497-8252.
• 4th Judicial District (El Paso and Teller Counties): Free 20-minute Meet-A-Lawyer sessions to receive free legal advice and in-person sessions on small claims, consumer rights, guardianships, and evictions will take place on Friday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the El Paso County Combined Courts (270 Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903) meeting in the Jury Room. Opening Remarks from Judge Johnson. For more information email 04selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us
• 6th Judicial District (Archuleta, La Plata, and San Juan Counties): In-person sessions will be held at the La Plata County Combined Courts (1060 E. 2^nd Avenue, Durango) on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on topics including domestic relations cases (divorce/child custody, post-decree modifications) civil cases (eviction, money, protection orders), and probate (guardianship, conservatorships, trust/estates, wills).  For more information, call 970-385-6179.
• 8th Judicial District (Larimer and Jackson Counties): The 8^th Judicial District will hold an Ask-a-Lawyer Day on Friday, Oct. 24 at the Fort Collins Justice Center (201 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521) and the Loveland Library (300 N Adams Ave, Loveland, CO 80537). Participants can sign up to meet with an attorney for a free 30-minute session on family law, civil matters, evictions, and probate. Contact 08CourtResourceCenter@judicial.state.co.us for more information.
• 10th Judicial District (Pueblo County): The 10th Judicial District will host a Free Legal Resource Day on Friday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dennis Maes Pueblo Judicial Building (501 N. Elizabeth St., Pueblo). Free in-person educational sessions and 20-minute Ask-An-Attorney consultations will be available in family law, probate, civil money cases, landlord/tenant, small claims, and record sealing. For more info, contact 10jdselfhelp@judicial.state.co.us or call 719-404-8752.
• 11th Judicial District (Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Park Counties): In-person sessions on probate and simple estate planning, courtroom prep, Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals and divorce, and evictions will be held at the Fremont County Courthouse (136 Justice Center Road #103, Canon City) on Friday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free 20-minute Ask-An-Attorney sessions will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment. Registration is required. For more information, visit coloradojudicial.gov/courts/trial-courts/chaffee-county.
• 17th Judicial District (Adams and Broomfield Counties): Free 15-minute Ask-An-Attorney sessions will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed for lunch 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.) at the Adams County Courthouse (1100 Judicial Center Dr. Brighton, CO 80601). Attorneys will be available to assist with divorce, custody, child support, tenant/landlord, traffic, juvenile, criminal, civil protection orders & probate. Community vendors will be on-site to engage with attendees and share resources. Spanish interpreters will also be available. For more information or questions, contact the Resource Center by email: 17SHRC@judicial.state.co.us or call: 303-654- 3213
• 18th Judicial District (Arapahoe County): Free 15-minute Ask-An-Attorney sessions for family law and probate matters will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, Jury Assembly Room – Courthouse 1 (7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial). Community resource service organizations will also host information booths.
• 21st Judicial District (Mesa County): Mesa County will be having Legal Resource Day on Oct. 21, at the Grand Junction Central Library (443 N. 6^th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501) from 10 a.m – 4 p.m. Free 20-minute Ask-An-Attorney sessions regarding civil, family matters, and probate cases are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be two informational presentations: Introduction to Child Support from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Preparing for Contested Hearings from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Community resource information will be available. Questions about the event, email 21selfhelp@judicial.state.co.us or call (970)257-3663.
• 22nd Judicial District (Dolores and Montezuma Counties):  In-person sessions will be held at the Montezuma Combined Court (865 N Park St Cortez) on Tuesday Oct.21, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Preregistration is required for Ask–An-Attorney sessions and recommended for the classes being offered. Call 970 565-1328 for more information or to register. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.

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