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Criminal Defense

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

303-758-2454

1120 Lincoln St., Ste 1109, Denver, Colorado 80203

https://ccdb.org/

• Income Based/Sliding Scale criminal representation is available (not

guaranteed)

• CCDB’s membership consists of lawyers willing to represent low-

income and indigent people accused of a crime. Available lawyers are

listed on the web-site through the “Find A Lawyer Directory” and

must be contacted directly.

• This is an alternative to those not income eligible for representation

by the Colorado Public Defender.

Colorado State Public Defender

303-764-1400

Due to COVID-19 precautions, only available by phone and email.

See website for list of CO Public Defender Offices phone numbers and their

emails.

http://www.coloradodefenders.us/

• Court appointed lawyers to represent indigent people charged with

crimes with jail time penalties only

• No civil work, divorces, landlord/tenant cases or auto accidents

(unless crime related)

• Bring proof of income and court documents to appointment

• $25 application fee

• Other languages are available – translators available upon request.

• To apply for court-appointed counsel, you must fill out the

Application for Public Defender/Court Appointed Counsel in a

Criminal Case (AKA form JDF208) and submit it in person or via email, fax, or U.S. mail to the appropriate local

office of public defenders, listed below.

o Application: https://www.coloradodefenders.us/information/applying-for-a-public-defender/

Public Defender Regional Offices

• Denver: 303-620-4999; Denver@coloradodefenders.us

o 1437 Bannock Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202 – Serves Denver county

• Golden: 303-279-7841; Golden@coloradodefenders.us

o 560 Golden Ridge Road, #100, Golden, CO 80401 – Serves Gilpin & Jefferson counties

• Dillon: (970) 468-9363 and (970) 468-9389; Dillon@coloradodefenders.us

o 114 Village Place, Suite 101, Dillon, CO 80435 – Serves Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake, & Summit counties

Please call the phone numbers listed to

check for eligibility.

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The following resources are grouped by

these categories:

Criminal Defense – pp. 1-2

Other (Online) Resources – p.3

Specic Oense Resources – p.3

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Colorado Juvenile Defender Center

303-435-7232

675 North Grant Street Denver, CO 80203

https://www.cjdc.org/

• Presents continuing legal education seminars, develops resources and materials for juvenile defenders and

advocates, and supports indigent defense through ongoing litigation support and assistance

• If you are interested in seeing if you qualify for free legal services: Please contact us via email at

[email protected] or via phone at 303.435.7232

Federal Public Defender – Colorado Office

303-294-7002

633 17th Street, Ste. 1000, Denver, CO 80202

http://www.cofpd.org/

• Providing public defender services for all federal criminal charges including veterans’ issues

• For information on how to obtain a federal public defender regarding charges in the state of Colorado, call 303-

294-7002

Denver Outreach Court (Formerly known as Homeless Court)

303-294-0157

Denver Rescue Mission - 1130 Park Ave. West, Denver 80205

https://denverrescuemission.org/

• Court is held every other Wednesday at 8:30 am

• This off-site court program allows people to resolve citations before they turn into warrants and jail time

• Available to Spanish and English speakers

• Attendees will also have direct access to mental health and addiction services as well as enrollment in Medicaid

University of Colorado Law School, Criminal Defense Clinic

303-492-8047

Wolf Law Building, UCB 401, 2450 Kittredge Loop Dr, Boulder, CO 80309

• Law students, with faculty supervision, can represent indigent clients with misdemeanor and municipal offenses

in Boulder and Jefferson Counties. Students advocate for their clients in court.

• For more information on how to obtain representation, please call: 303-492-8047

University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Student Law Office, Criminal Defense Clinic

303-871-6140

2255 East Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80208

https://www.law.du.edu/

• Hours: 8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday (intakes by phone only, no drop-ins)

• Law students under faculty supervision can represent low income clients charged with misdemeanors or

municipal ordinance violations in the Denver metropolitan area

• No DUI/DWI, traffic, felony, social security, disability, divorce/child custody, elder law or immigration cases.

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Other (Online) Resources

Colorado Judicial Branch (Colorado Courts)

Jefferson County; 1

District; 720-772-2587

Denver County; 2

District; 720-865-8312

https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/Index.cfm

• Website has a self-help center with legal forms and instructions available to download and print.

Denver County Court Search

https://www.denvercountycourt.org/search/

• A search of Denver County court records on traffic, criminal and general sessions

• Cases may be searched by case number, defendant’s last name (including any alias) or docket search using a

date and courtroom.

• Information obtained from search will include: date of the offense, violation with the disposition or outcome,

any fines imposed or costs imposed and paid, sentencing information and the register of actions (list of events

on the case) including specific court dates and times.

Jefferson County Docket Search

https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/County/Dockets.cfm?County_ID=2

• A search of Jefferson County court records on traffic, criminal and general sessions

• Information obtained from search will include: date of the offense, violation with the disposition or outcome,

any fines imposed or costs imposed and paid, sentencing information and the register of actions (list of events

on the case) including specific court dates and times.

Specific Offense Resources

Hernandez and Associates, PC

303-536-5134

1801 York Street Denver, CO 80206

https://www.hdezlaw.com/Criminal-Defense/Sex-Crimes/

• Lawyers defending Coloradans charged with sex crimes

• Our Denver law firm represents people charged with all type of sex offenses, including "sexting" by juveniles and

college date rapes. Whatever the particulars of your sex crime charges, we understand your objectives, including

"no jail time" and preservation of your good name by whatever means are available in your case.

• Call for a free consultation about defense rights, discuss your case and learn about options for your defense.

• Services offered in English and Spanish.