Justice, Community, Care:
Compassionate, free legal help for low-income Coloradans and seniors
We know that civil legal representation can help keep Coloradans housed, fed, and safe. Colorado Legal Services is a nonprofit that offers free legal help on issues that are not criminal to low-income Coloradans who qualify.
We are committed to providing compassionate legal advocacy for Coloradans in some of life’s toughest moments.
Colorado Legal Services Helps Thousands of Coloradans Each Year
Colorado Legal Services is a non-profit agency that provides free, high-quality civil legal services to eligible low-income Coloradans and seniors.
CLS is led by a board of directors that includes attorneys, people eligible to be represented by CLS, and members of organizations that also serve low-income Coloradans.
Hours Donated by Pro Bono Attorneys
Million Awarded to Clients in 2024
Colorado Legal Services: Last Year in Numbers
Outreach Events
Closed Cases
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Housing Cases
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Family Cases
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Consumer Cases
Who Qualifies for Help?
You may qualify for free civil legal aid if you meet certain income and other requirements based on federal poverty guidelines, or if you are 60 years old or older. Please reach out or apply for help to learn more.
How Can I Get Help?
It is easy to get started and talk to a team member about the issue you are facing. You can choose one of two options to get started:
Once we hear from you, a member of our team will reach back out to you about your eligibility for our services and any resources available. All applicants must complete an intake process.
Legal Information
We represent Coloradans statewide on civil court issues, which does not include criminal or traffic matters. This includes issues with housing, public benefits, identification documents, and economic challenges.
Below are some informational resources to help you learn more about your legal issue. If you do not see your legal issue on this list or you need more assistance, apply for help today. This information is intended to be educational only and does not constitute legal advice.
Obtaining ID Documents: these can help you find housing, work, and healthcare
Medical Bills
Helping those who are being mistreated by businesses or other entities
Human Trafficking Survivor Support
Want to Get Involved?
Are you looking to get involved with Colorado Legal Services and make an impact on Coloradans? There are three easy ways to get involved.
Volunteer
Colorado Legal Services has many volunteers and interns who contribute a wide range of knowledge and experience. Many are retirees, students, attorneys, or others who have an interest in law or are simply committed to helping in the community.
Give
The Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado raises money for Colorado Legal Services, the only nonprofit in the state that provides free legal services in civil cases to clients who could not otherwise afford them in every Colorado county.
For every client served by CLS, at least one income-eligible person is turned away. With your support, CLS is working to meet a constantly expanding need and help ensure justice for all is more than just a promise.
Careers
At Colorado Legal Services, our staff has a passion for public service and we work collaboratively to make a difference in the lives of our clients.
News
Colorado Legal Services 2024 annual report
More than 8,000 low-income Coloradans received help from Colorado Legal Services in civil court in 2024 Annual report honors 100...
Colorado Legal Services celebrates 100 years of serving Coloradans and looks ahead to the next 100
Colorado Legal Services today celebrates 100 years of fighting for justice for Coloradans with low incomes. The statewide legal aid organization serves around 10,000 Coloradans each year who are facing civil legal challenges, helping people in our communities stay housed, escape domestic violence, stop unfair debt collection, undo bureaucratic public benefits mistakes, solve tax disputes, protect the rights of farmworkers, advocate for survivors of human trafficking and severe crime, and fix complicated identification document issues.
Colorado legal aid organizations aim to create special license plate to support equal justice
Jan. 15, 2025 – Colorado faces a substantial shortfall in legal aid funding. As part of ongoing efforts to seek justice for...
Thousands of low-income Coloradans seek help with housing, family, consumer and other civil court matters in 2023
Colorado Legal Services reports more than 11,400 cases opened, over 8,000 closed in 2023 July 1, 2024 (DENVER) – More than...
New law creates Colorado Equal Justice Fund to support legal aid throughout Colorado
Legal aid organizations say fund creates vital resources to help low-income Coloradans facing homelessness, domestic violence,...
Colorado Legal Services opens estimated 11,000 cases in 2023
Organization combats homelessness through eviction prevention Jan. 29, 2024 (DENVER) – Colorado Legal Services opened 820 cases...