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Pro Bono Resources
Colorado Legal Services (Montrose and Delta Counties)
970.243.7940 – Grand Junction Office
https://www.coloradolegalservices.org
Colorado Legal Services (San Miguel and Ouray Counties
970.385.7378 – Durango Office
https://www.coloradolegalservices.org
Northwest Colorado Legal Services Project (Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties
800.521.6968
https://www.coloradolegalservies.org
Uncompahgre Volunteer Legal Aid
970.249.7202
https://uvlamontrose.org
Domestic Relations
Parenting Workshop
Procedures and Forms
Pro Bono Resources
DistrictCourts
District courts hear civil cases in any amount, as well as domestic relations, criminal, juvenile, probate, and mental health cases. District court decisions may be appealed to the Colorado Court of Appeals (in some cases directly to the Colorado Supreme Court).
County Courts
County courts handle civil cases under $15,000, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, felony complaints (which may be sent to district court), protection orders, and small claims. County court decisions may be appealed to the district court.
Water Courts
Water courts have exclusive jurisdiction over cases relating to the determination of water rights, use and administration of water, and all other water matters. There are seven water courts, one in each of the major river basins in Colorado.
Colorado 7th Judicial District