Page Contents Alternative Dispute Resolution Resources Certified Substance Abuse Programs Child Care Resources Child Parenting Time Exchange and Supervision Programs Cultural Resource Handbook Domestic Violence Resources Domestic Violence Treatment Providers Family, Marital and Individual Counseling Education Programs for Schools Guardianship, Visitor and Advocacy Programs Instruction and Information Brochures Juvenile Court Information Legal Research Links Legal Services and Hiring an Attorney Mental Health Services and Treatment Programs Parenting Skills and Parenting Communication Programs Seventeenth Judicial District Parenting Education Programs Services for the Developmentally Disabled

Private Attorney Information and Data Base

This data base contains information related to fees, days of operation, biographical information, and information as to how the attorneys may be contacted.  The Seventeenth Judicial District does not endorse or recommend any attorney by inclusion on this data base.  This data base has been created for informational purposes only.  The information contained on the data base may be inaccurate due to changes in the information provided by the participating attorneys which have not been communicated to the Seventeenth Judicial District.  You are encouraged to conduct an interview and your own investigation as to whether a participating attorney is the best attorney for you in a particular case.   In order to access the private attorney data base, please click Private Attorney Search.

Additional Attorney Resources

The following web sites may be helpful in gaining information about how and who to retain as your lawyer.  The Metropolitan Lawyer Referral Service will assist you in finding a lawyer in the Denver Metropolitan area who can help you with a specific case.

The Martindale Hubbell directory is a national publication which not only gives basic biographical information about a lawyer, such as the lawyer's date of birth,  academic background, date of acceptance into the bar and areas of expertise, the directory also provides a rating for the lawyer based upon a peer evaluation process.

The Colorado Bar Association Home Page provides very good basic information for lawyers and non-lawyers alike.  In addition, it contains links to other resources which may be helpful to you.

Legal Services Organizations

For persons who lack adequate resources to retain the services of a lawyer, the following organizations may be of assistance:

(303) 837-1313

I-Can Self-Help Legal Form Preparaton

(303) 830-8210                                       

Metro Volunteer Lawyers Website

(303) 871-6140

The On-Line Law Library provides links to resources such as Colorado statutes and recently reported Colorado Supreme Court, Colorado Court of Appeals and Federal appellate court decisions.  The resources are for public convenience and information.  These resources are not a substitute for the legal advice of an attorney.  If you have a question regarding a legal issue, you should consult an attorney.  Attorney resources are available at the Seventeenth Judicial District Private Attorney Search and the Adams/Broomfield Bar Association ABBA Membership and Attorney Locator pages.  The courts of the Seventeenth Judicial District do not endorse any attorney whose information appears on the above-referenced links and you should interview the attorney or otherwise research the attorney's qualifications to handle your legal matter independent of this site.  Links to the Colorado Supreme Court Attorney Regulation Office and Martindale-Hubbell website are provided to assist you in this research, but should not be relied upon exclusively by you. 

Child Care Resources

Adams County Combined Courts Child Care Vouchers

Any party, juror, witness or victim that is responsible for the care of a child under twelve (12) years of age is eligible for voucher assistance to pay for child care.  To participate in the program the party must make arrangements in advance with an approved day care provider.  When the participant leaves his or her child or children at the day care provider, he or she will be provided with a voucher form.  The voucher will pay for day care for the time that the participant is at court, and no other day care expense will be paid.  The provider will forward the completed voucher to the court and payment will be made directly by the District Administrator to the day care provider.  For more information, please contact the Family Friendly Courts Project at (303) 654-3926.

CORRA© Child Care Resources in Colorado

For comprehensive information regarding child care resources in Colorado, visit the CORRA© website.

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Cultural Resource Handbook

The Seventeenth Judicial District Minority Overrepresentation Committee has developed a comprehensive handbook of service providers who provide services such as mental health counseling, domestic violence victims' services, substance abuse treatment services, mental health treatment and other such services, including culturally appropriate services.  Developed with a grant from the Colorado Court Appointed Special Advocates program, the handbook seeks to reduce minority overrepresentation and recidivism in the judicial system by identifying and developing services which address the needs of the overrepresented communities.  To view the handbook, visit the Cultural Resource Handbook site.

Domestic Violence Resources

Domestic Violence Resource List

The Seventeenth Judicial District, with the assistance of the Adams County District Attorney's Office, has compiled a list of Domestic Violence Resources for victim's of domestic violence.  To view many of these documents, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader.  To download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader click on the graphic below.

If you need information regarding housing resources, child care resources or other resources available, you should consider contacting one of the many agencies contained in the compilation of providers.  Additionally, you may want to read the brochure in Adobe Acrobat format Dealing With Domestic Violence.  The Domestic Violence Resource  list for Adams County  may be accessed in Adobe Acrobat format.  The Domestic Violence Resource List for the City and County of Broomfield may be accessed in Adobe Acrobat format.

The Domestic Violence Protection Orders Page includes the foregoing information as well as domestic violence protection orders information, and the Seventeenth Judicial District Domestic Violence Protocol in Adobe Acrobat format.

Karlis Family Center

The Karlis Family Center, 1777 Kipling Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215, offers a variety of services for victims of domestic violence.  Many of the services offered use a sliding scale fee and there are also free counseling services available.  There are a number of other services offered in Adobe Acrobat format which you may review by clicking Here.  The Karlis Family Center may be reached by calling (303) 462-1060.  

Instruction and Information Brochures

The Self-Help Center has many instruction and information brochures covering many of the legal and non-legal issues which are addressed by the center's services.  If you would like to review the brochures, simply click Here.

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Information Regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation

Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Service Providers

In the event that you desire to attempt to resolve your case through mediation services, the Seventeenth Judicial District has compiled a list of providers who may be of assistance to you.  The information provided to you herein is for your consideration.  The information contained on this list is as supplied by the providers themselves.  BEING INCLUDED ON THIS LIST DOES NOT MEAN THAT A PROVIDER IS RECOMMENDED OR APPROVED BY THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  FURTHER, THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO VALIDATE THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST SUPPLIED BY THE PROVIDERS.  THESE PROVIDERS ARE LISTED IN RANDOM ORDER AND WITH NO RANKING ON ANY BASIS.  For further information, please review the  Non-Adversarial Options in Dealing With Family and  Family Law Issues which is Adobe Acrobat format.  In addition to the providers contained herein, you may contact The Office of Dispute Resolution at (303)837-3672 which is a state agency providing mediation services.  The Office of Dispute Resolution will provide you information and professional qualifications of mediators working for them upon request when you call them at the number previously provided.  For information regarding  the mediators who have provided information to the Seventeenth Judicial District in Adobe Acrobat format click Here.

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Office of Dispute Resolution On-Site Mediation

The Seventeenth Judicial District, in conjunction with the Office of Dispute Resolution, is now offering mediation services for litigants in dissolution of marriage actions at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado.  To schedule such mediation sessions, contact the Office of Dispute Resolution at (303) 837-3672.  On-site mediation services will only be scheduled to take place on Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m..  The charges are $40.00 per party per hour when both parties are present.  There is a one hour minimum charge for all mediation sessions.  If only one party attends the session, the charge to that party will be $80.00 per hour.  An administrative fee of $40.00 per party may be assessed, at the discretion of the Office of Dispute Resolution, for complicated cases.  For persons who are determined to be indigent, the Office of Dispute Resolution offers free mediation services.  Please be certain to advise the Office of Dispute Resolution that you would like to have the mediation sessions take place at the Adams County Justice Center when you schedule your appointments.  For a map to the Adams County Justice Center, click Map This Location.

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Parenting Skills and Communication Classes

Emily Griffith Opportunity School Parent Education Program

The Emily Griffith Opportunity School Parent Education Program, 3051 South Elm Street, Denver, Colorado; Telephone:  (303)756-3611, offers a low cost parenting skills program.  The program is a comprehensive class to assist a parent in becoming a more successful and positive parent.  The program is designed for parents who wish to become more effective in their parenting, are in a divorce or custody situation, find themselves in a crisis situation and in need of support, or are court ordered to attend parenting classes.  The program is taught by credentialed instructors.  There is open, year round enrollment.  The program consists of twelve once a week meetings.  Registration takes place at the class site.  For a class schedule including days, times and locations of meetings as well as fee information in Adobe Acrobat format click Here.

Karlis Family Center

The Karlis Family Center, 1777 Kipling Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215, offers parenting classes for parents to assist parents in improving their parenting skills.  For more information on the services offered by the Karlis Family Center in Adobe Acrobat format click  Here.  The Karlis Family Center may be reached by calling (303) 462-1060.  

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Shared Parenting Support Program©

The Shared Parenting Support Program© was developed by Frank Leek, Ph.D., a clinical and forensic psychologist from California through his work mediating parenting plans, conducting parenting evaluations, and helping families to make the transition from dissolution of marriage to effective co-parenting after the court proceedings had been concluded.  

Only trained and licensed mental health professionals who have completed an authorized SPSP© workshop and have completed appropriate application can claim to be certified as SPSP © therapists.  

The program consists of ten to twelve one hour sessions.  In order to participate in the program a temporary or permanent custody or parenting time order must be in place.  The program emphasizes developing  communication tools and skills between parents to make existing parenting plans work, not to change the plan.  For more information contact please contact:  Mr. Craig Eades,  (720) 272-7830.

A list of S.P.S.P.©  providers, their names, address and telephone numbers  can be obtained in Adobe Acrobat format by clicking here.  

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Seventeenth Judicial District Parenting Education Programs

The Children Cope With Change Seminar

The "Children Cope With Change" seminar must be attended by any and all parties involved in dissolution of marriage or legal separation actions involving children or parties to allocation of parental responsibilities or child custody cases.  The seminar provides four hours of education, parent handouts, and a Certificate of Completion fulfilling the court requirements.  Cost of the seminar is $50.00 per participant.  Pre-registration with payment is required.  There is a $10.00 re-schedule or cancellation fee. If a parent attends without pre-registering, the fee for attending the seminar is $55.00.  These costs are subject to change without notice.  For more information, call (303) 584-9815.  

In the Best Interests of the Children Seminar

If there are any temporary or permanent restraining orders to prevent domestic abuse or any criminal restraining orders for emergency protection that are currently in effect, or which have been issued against either party within the past year, all parties to the case must attend “In the Best Interests of the Children,” which is provided by Dispute Resolution Professionals, Inc., 2801 Youngfield Street, Applewood Tech Center, Suite 360, Golden CO 80401. For online registration and more information call (303) 273-0459 or see www.disputepro.com/parenting/

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Child Parenting Time Programs

Central Visitation Program

The Central Visitation Program, 1660 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203, offers a low-fee supervised visitation program that provides a safe and comfortable environment in which children and non-custodial parents may visit.  The Central Visitation Program provides services for on-site visits and for people who are seeking supervised exchanges.  The Central Visitation Program can be reached at (303) 839-8701.  For a detailed explanation of services offered and charges in Adobe Acrobat format please click Here.

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Karlis Family Center

The Karlis Family Center, 1777 Kipling Street, Lakewood, Colorado 80215, offers comprehensive services pertaining to counseling for children, families, and adults as well as safe exchange visitation services and visitation supervision.  There are a number of other services offered which you may review in Adobe Acrobat format by clicking Here.  The Karlis Family Center may be reached by calling (303) 462-1060.  

Certified Substance Abuse Programs

If you or a member of your family is in need of a drug or alcohol abuse evaluation, counseling or treatment or information related to obtaining such a drug or alcohol abuse evaluation, counseling, or treatment, you may want to consult with one of the agencies included at this location.  BY INCLUDING THESE RESOURCES ON THE WEB SITE OR AT THE RESOURCE CENTER, THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DOES NOT ENDORSE, RECOMMEND OR APPROVE ANY OF THE RESOURCES INCLUDED THEREON.  YOU SHOULD CONDUCT YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION INTO THE QUALIFICATIONS, CURRENT LICENSING STATUS, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PERSONS, ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES LOCATED ON THIS WEB SITE OR IN THE RESOURCE CENTER.  LISTING IS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION.  THE ORDER IN WHICH AGENCIES APPEAR ON THIS LIST IS NOT OF SIGNIFICANCE REGARDING THE QUALITY OR AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES THE AGENCIES OFFER.   To obtain information pertaining to the agencies in the Seventeenth Judicial District in both Microsoft Word and pdf format, please click on the appropriate link.  Note that the Microsoft Word document has interactive hyperlinks and the Adobe document does not.

Domestic Violence Treatment Providers

For information regarding State Approved Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Providers in the Seventeenth Judicial District in Adobe Acrobat format, please click Here.

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Mental Health Services and Treatment Programs

Aurora Community Mental Health Center

Another  comprehensive resource for mental health services and treatment programs for the citizens of Aurora and the eastern areas of the Seventeenth Judicial District is the Aurora Community Mental Health Center, 14301 East Hampden Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80014.   In the event of an emergency or crisis call (303) 617-2300 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information regarding the services offered by the Aurora Mental Health Center you may call (303) 617-2300.  For a compilation of the many services offered by this outstanding resource in Adobe Acrobat format please click Here.  For additional information you may consult the Aurora Community Mental Health Center web site.

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Community Reach Center

The most comprehensive resource for mental health services and treatment programs in Adams County is the Community Reach Center.  The center provides mental health evaluations, counseling and therapy to adults, adolescents, children, families and seniors.   For more information regarding the services offered by the Community Reach Center in Adobe Acrobat format click Here.

In emergency and crisis situations involving children, adolescents or adults, a clinician experienced in mental health crisis is on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week.  Call (303) 853-3500 for immediate help.

All offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with the exception of the Brighton office which is open during the same hours Monday through Thursday.  Evening hours are available by appointment.  Appointments can be arranged by calling:  (303) 853-3500.

Office Locations

The following is a list of ACMHC locations:

Child and Family Services, 11285 Highline Drive, Northglenn, Colorado 80233.  (303) 853-3400.

Adult Services, Gateway Building, 8989 Huron Street, Thornton, Colorado 80260.  (303) 853-3500.

Commerce City Offices, 4371 East 72nd Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022.  (303) 853-3456.

Outpatient Services, Brighton Counseling Center, 30 South 3rd Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601.  (303) 853-3600.

East Team Counseling Center, 4371 East 72nd Avenue, Commerce City, Colorado 80022.  (303) 853-3456.

North Huron Counseling Center, 8931 North Huron Street, Thornton, Colorado 80260.  (303) 853-3654.

Westminster Counseling Center, 3031 West 76th Avenue, Westminster, Colorado 80030.  (303) 853-3661.

Main Office, 8931 North Huron, Thornton, Colorado 80260.  (303) 853-3500.  Fax:  (303) 426-9384.

For additional information you may consult The Community Reach Center Web Site.

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The Mental Health Center Serving Boulder & Broomfield Counties

The Mental Health Center of Serving Boulder and Broomfield Counties in Colorado is a private, non-profit corporation offering mental health treatment services to people of all ages, including children, teenagers, adults and the elderly.  Staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers,  mental health workers and nurses trained to deal with mental health treatment.  The Broomfield Office is located at 2 Garden Center, Suite 210, Broomfield, Colorado  80020; Telephone:   (303) 466-3007.  Office Hours are 9:00 o'clock a.m. until 5:00 o'clock p.m., Monday through Friday.  Twenty-Four Hour Emergency Services:  (303) 447-1665.

For additional information you may consult The Mental Health Center of Boulder and Broomfield Counties Web Site.

Family, Marital and Other Individual Counseling Resources

University of Colorado at Denver Counseling and Family Therapy Center

Family, marital, group and individual counseling are offered at the University of Colorado at Denver Counseling and Family Therapy Center, North Classroom Building, Room 4036, Speer Boulevard and Larimer Street, Auraria Campus, P.O. Box 173364 Denver, Colorado 80217-3364;  Telephone:  (303) 556-4372.   The Counseling and Family Therapy Center is the counseling center for the University of Colorado at Denver.  The Center serves as the training facility for the University of Colorado at Denver.  The Center is staffed by professional psychotherapists and advanced graduate-level students who are supervised by professional faculty members and practicing psychologists, counselors and therapists who are experienced in working with individuals, couples and families.  Since the center is a  training facility some cases, such as those involving domestic violence are not handled by the center.  In those instances, referrals may be available.  Fees are on a sliding scale structure.  For more information in Adobe Acrobat format, please click Here.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH THE COMMUNITY REACH CENTER AND THE AURORA COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ALSO OFFER FAMILY, MARITAL, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING.  ALL OF THEIR INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED IN THE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS SECTION ABOVE.

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Services for Developmentally Disabled Persons 

Imagine!

The local community based board providing services to developmentally disabled persons and their families in the City and County of Broomfield is Imagine!, 1400 Dixon Avenue, Lafayette, Colorado 80026-2790; Telephone:  (303) 665-7789.  Imagine! provides the full range of services available for persons who are developmentally disabled, including early childhood intervention services, family support services, supported living services, adult day programs, community participation, employment services, host home services, group home placement, personal care alternatives, and recreational programs.

    In order to take advantage of the services offered by Imagine!, a person must complete an intake process which will qualify them for services.  Once qualified for services, a developmentally disabled person is assigned a case manager who is to act as an advocate for the client. The case management services contacts for Imagine! are:

For more information visit the Imagine! web site by clicking  Here.

North Metro Community Services, Inc.

The local community based board providing services to developmentally disabled persons and their families in Adams County is North Metro Community Services, Inc., 1001 West 124th Avenue, Westminster, Colorado 80234; Telephone:  (303) 457-1001 for Administration and (303) 252-7199 for the Resource Coordination Department.  North Metro Community Services provides the full range services available for persons who are developmentally disabled, including early childhood intervention services, family support services, supported living services, adult day programs, community participation, employment services, both in the community and on site in Adams Industries, host home services, group home placement, personal care alternatives, an apartment program, and recreational programs. 

In order to take advantage of the services offered by North Metro Community Services, Inc., a person must complete an intake process which will qualify them for services.  Once qualified for services, a developmentally disabled person is assigned a case manager or resource coordinator who is to act as an advocate for the client.  This agency's services are limited to Adams County residents.  For an appointment to discuss eligibility for services, call Resource Coordination Department, (303) 252-7199.  For a complete summary of the services offered by North Metro Community Services in Adobe Acrobat format, click Here.  To visit the North Metro Community Services, Inc. web site click Here.

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Guardianship, Visitor and Advocacy Programs

The Arc of Adams County

The Arc of Adams County, 8805 Fox Drive, Suite 100, Denver, Colorado 80260-6828; Telephone:  (303) 428-0310 is an organization which advocates for adults and children with developmental disabilities so that they can live, learn, work and play in environments that are inclusive, interdependent and encourage individual and family empowerment.  The Arc of Adams County provides a variety of services in their advocacy role.  Included in the services offered by The Arc of Adams County are services pertaining to guardianship proceedings which can be accessed in Adobe Acrobat format by clicking Here.

Guardianship Alliance of Colorado

Guardianship Alliance of Colorado, P. O. Box 740745, Arvada, Colorado 80006-0745.  Telephone number:  (303) 423-2898.

The Guardianship Alliance of Colorado is an organization which provides resources regarding information, assistance and coordination concerning guardianship and related concerns for adults.  The Guardianship Alliance of Colorado provides the following services:

        Information and referrals for individuals and organizations.

        Technical assistance with petitions for guardianship in non-contested cases.

        A comprehensive Guardian Training Program which includes a 76 page Handbook.

        A Volunteer Guardian Program for adults who are incapacitated, indigent and isolated.

        Referrals to professional Guardians, Conservators and Money Managers, who are screened for  qualification by the Alliance.

In-service staff training, presentations and seminars about guardianship, conservatorship, Advance Directives (the Living Will and Durable Powers of attorney), and related matters.

To review a copy of the information sheet prepared by the Guardianship Alliance of Colorado in Adobe Acrobat format please click Here.

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Juvenile Court Information

 The Juvenile Court page contains information regarding the policies and procedures of the Adams County Combined Courts as well as information regarding the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program for Adams and Broomfield Counties. 

Educational Resources

Seventeenth Judicial District Classroom to Courtroom Project

The Seventeenth Judicial District Classroom to Courtroom Project is a cooperative, educational experience developed between a school district, school or teacher and the Seventeenth Judicial District which permits students of all ages to observe and learn about the legal process first-hand.  The Seventeenth Judicial District Classroom to Courtroom Page has educational information which can be printed off the Seventeenth Judicial District Web Site and used for classroom purposes.  Additionally, if a teacher or school lacks access to the internet, the information will be mailed to a requesting teacher or school.

If you are interested in developing a program or using one of the programs offered by the Seventeenth Judicial District Classroom to Courtroom Project, please call the District Administrator for the Seventeenth Judicial District, Ms. Lynette Merich at (303) 654-3236.  The Seventeenth Judicial District Classroom to Courtroom Project Brochure in Adobe Acrobat format explains the program further.

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