Information for Lawyers

The links below contain important resources that affect the delivery of pro bono legal services.  Please read carefully through the provided materials and check back often for updates.

Resources for Pro Bono Attorneys - This compendium is provided as a resource to pro bono attorneys seeking pro bono opportunities, the latest pro bono policy developments, or membership in a professional legal aid organization.  

Supreme Court Pro Bono Initiative - To assist in implementing Colorado Rule of Professional Conduct 6.1, pro bono legal services, by increasing participation of law firms and solo practitioners in the Colorado Supreme Court's pro bono commitment and recognition program.

Appellate Pro Bono Program - The Appellate Pro Bono Program of the Colorado Bar Association (CBA) is a pilot  program that provides pro bono attorneys to represent indigent pro se litigants in civil cases pending before the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court. The program was approved by the CBA’s Executive Council, the CBA’s Litigation Council, the Appellate Practice Subcommittee, the Governing Board of Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL), the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court.

• Appelate Pro Bono Program Information
• Appelate Pro Bono Program Attorney Sign-Up Form
• Appellate Pro Bono Program Public Information, Application Form, and Affidavit of Financial Need
• JDF 205 Motion to File Without Payment
• Appelate Pro Bono Program Motion for Extenstion of Time

Continuing Legal Education Credit for Pro Bono Service - CRCP 260.8: The Rule allows a lawyer to be awarded a maximum of nine units of general continuting legal education credit, for each three0year compliance period, for providing pro bono legal representation to an indigent or near indigent client or clients in a civil legal matter, or for mentoring another lawyer or law student who is providing such representation 

• Application for CLE credit for Pro Bono Representation or Mentoring

Sample Pro Bono Policies for Law Firms - These policies are sample policies that may be used as a guide or modified to fit the needs of a law firm.