About
What We Do
The Justice Gap is the divide between people’s everyday legal needs and the resources available for them to meet those needs. When left unaddressed, everyday legal issues directly threaten the most basic of human necessities like housing, family, food security, job security, safety, healthcare, and immigration status. But most people cannot afford an attorney.
Uniting Leaders
Across sectors to evaluate needs and drive systemic solutions
Supporting Legal Aid
Through funding and advocacy
Championing Pro Bono Work
Through coordination, education, and support
Empowering People With Legal Knowledge
Through technology and legal information
Investing in Rural Solutions
Through partnerships and innovation
Our Mission
The mission of the Colorado Access to Justice Commission is to expand access, quality, and fairness in the justice system for all Coloradans.
WHO WE ARE
The Commission is made up of twenty voting Commissioners and additional emeritus and ex-officio Commissioners. Voting Commissioners are appointed by organizations committed to the integrity and accessibility of our civil justice system, including the Supreme Court, the Bar Association, Colorado’s statewide legal aid program, and the political branches.
What We Do
The Commission executes its mission by advocating for and supporting policy changes that help Coloradans resolve their legal issues, whether they are representing themselves or being represented by paid or volunteer professionals. This includes promotion and support of pro bono programming and legal clinics across the state. The Commission serves as a convener of organizations working on access to justice issues, including legal aid providers, law schools, and the judicial department, and non-legal partner organizations, so efforts are strategic and coordinated across sectors and across the state. The Commission also work to increase funding for legal aid, and to advance technological solutions like virtual court appearances, self help Apps and web-based plain language resources.