Where to Find Help if You’re Representing Yourself in the
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Federal Pro Se Clinic
• For non-prisoner pro se parties in civil cases
• Explains Court rules, procedures, and orders
• Explains how to formulate claims and draft papers
• Cannot assist with criminal cases or appeals
• Located in the lobby of the Clerk’s Office, 1st Floor, in the Arraj U.S. Courthouse,
901 19th Street, Denver, Colorado 80294
• Call (303) 824-5395 or visit http://www.cobar.org/fpsc
Civil Pro Bono Panel / Federal Limited
Assistance Program (“FLAP”)
• For non-prisoner or prisoner pro se parties in civil cases
• Volunteer lawyers willing to represent people who have limited finances
• Request appointment of counsel by filing a motion in your case
• Appointment of counsel is not guaranteed; case must meet certain criteria
• If granted, volunteer lawyers are available for:
o General representation for your whole case
o Limited representation for something specific, like responding to a motion or
participating in a settlement conference
o Certain hearings and conferences before a judge for non-prisoner cases only,
through the “FLAP” program available through the Colorado Bar Association’s
Young Lawyer Division by contacting Jess Ham at (303) 824-5311 or
[email protected]
Guides and Forms (Website and Clerk’s Office)
• A Guide to Civil Lawsuits in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado:
http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Forms/CivilForms/
Civil_Lawsuit_Guide.pdf
• Pro Se Prisoner Handbook: http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/Portals/0/Documents/
Forms/CivilForms/Pro_Se_Prisoner_Handbook.pdf
• Court forms: http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/CourtOperations/
RulesProcedures/Forms.aspx
• Local Rules: http://www.cod.uscourts.gov/CourtOperations/
RulesProcedures/LocalRules.aspx
revised Jan 2024
