Choosing an Attorney
How can I find out if an attorney has been in trouble?
Help, I need a lawyer! Whom do you recommend?
Where can I find an attorney who is licensed to practice in Colorado and in another jurisdiction?
How many attorneys are licensed to practice in Colorado?
How do I find out if a particular attorney is licensed to practice law in Colorado?
I am the victim of identity theft and need a lawyer to help straighten it out. What kind of lawyer do I need?
How can I find out if an attorney has been in trouble?
Answer: The Colorado Supreme Court licenses and regulates attorenys in Colorado. Go to www.coloradosupremecourt.us and do an attorney search.
Help, I need a lawyer! Whom do you recommend?
Answer: The CBA is not in the position to make individual attorney referrals. You may want to use one the following methods to find an attorney in Colorado:
Lawyer Referral Services: Call them and they will try to find an appropriate attorney for your needs. There is a charge for a half-hour consultation.
- Colorado Springs: (719) 636-1532, (719) 473-9700
Martindale-Hubbell Law Directories: You can find these directories at your library or search online at www.martindale.com. This directory lists Colorado attorneys, their addresses and phone numbers, and their specialties.
Yellow Pages: Look under "attorneys" and their specialization.
The Legal & Financial Directory: Lists Colorado attorneys, addresses and telephone numbers, and their fields of practice.
Where can I find an attorney who is licensed to practice in Colorado and in another jurisdiction?
Answer: You can call the bar association of the other jurisdiction or you can find that information in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directories. You can find these directories at your library or search online at www.martindale.com.
How many attorneys are licensed to practice in Colorado?
Answer: The Colorado Bar Association has about 14, 000 members but that does not represent all of the licensed attorneys in Colorado. For those figures, call Attorney Registration at (303) 866-6400 or toll free at 1-877-888-1370.
How do I find out if a particular attorney is licensed to practice law in Colorado?
Answer: Colorado Attorney Registration should have that information for you. Call them at
303-866-6554. Or visit them their website at www.coloradosupremecourt.com.
I am the victim of identity theft and need a lawyer to help straighten it out. What kind of lawyer do I need?
Answer: You need a lawyer who practices in consumer fraud.