Colorado Legal Services is a nonprofit legal aid provider offering free, high-quality civil legal representation to low-income Coloradans and seniors who qualify based on income guidelines. As the only statewide organization dedicated to providing comprehensive civil legal assistance to those who cannot afford it, they stand out for their compassionate advocacy and commitment to justice in non-criminal matters.
Led by a diverse board including attorneys, eligible clients, and community representatives, the organization focuses on issues that directly impact stability and safety, such as housing, public benefits, and family law. They serve thousands of clients annually through a combination of staff attorneys, pro bono volunteers, and dedicated programs, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the legal support they need during challenging times.
Services Offered
- Housing Law: Evictions, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Raising Rent Issues, Lockouts, Security Deposit Disputes, Unsafe Housing Conditions, Public Housing Issues
- Consumer Rights: Garnishments, Medical Bills, Navigating Issues with Businesses, Rules for Medicaid/Medicare, Obtaining Identification Documents
- Public Benefits: Medicaid Appeals, SNAP/Food Assistance, Navigating Benefit Programs
- Family and Children Law: Civil Protection Orders, Custody, Division of Property and Debt, Common Law Marriage, Human Trafficking Survivor Support
- Specialized Programs: Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, Farm Worker Rights, ID Project
- Legal Education and Resources: Tour a Virtual Courthouse, Informational Resources on Civil Legal Issues
Services are available statewide to eligible low-income residents and seniors, with support provided in both English and Spanish. The organization also engages in significant advocacy and litigation, such as enforcing farm worker rights, and relies on volunteer and donor support to extend its reach across all 64 Colorado counties.
