Colorado Legal Services - Pueblo, CO

A Century of Equal Justice and Civil Advocacy in Pueblo, Colorado

Ensuring that the justice system remains accessible to all people regardless of income is the mission of Colorado Legal Services. Established in 1925 and celebrating a century of public advocacy, the organization operates thirteen regional offices across Colorado, with its Pueblo branch located at 1000 West 6th Street in Suite I. Led locally by managing attorney Bob Keating alongside dedicated licensed staff attorneys, the Pueblo office delivers civil legal counsel to residents of Pueblo, Huerfano, and Las Animas counties. When vulnerable community members face sudden eviction, wage exploitation, or domestic abuse, having skilled legal counsel is critical. For individuals seeking to find an attorney to protect their fundamental civil rights without costly retainers, Colorado Legal Services serves as a vital pillar of community justice.

Combating Workplace Discrimination and Wage Violations

Workers in agricultural, hospitality, and service sectors frequently encounter severe employer misconduct. Working closely with the statewide Migrant Farmworker Division, the Pueblo legal team provides vigorous representation across diverse employment matters:

• Enforcing statutory wage and hour regulations to recover unpaid wages, overtime compensation, and withheld tips.
• Challenging unlawful workplace discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, disability, or pregnancy under state and federal law.
• Protecting employees from unlawful retaliation, wrongful termination, and hostile work environments.
• Advocating for migrant farmworkers facing substandard housing, pesticide exposure, or contract breaches.
• Representing workers in formal administrative wage complaints before the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.

Family Law, Child Custody, and Domestic Violence Protection

Safeguarding family security and personal safety is a primary priority of the practice. Colorado Legal Services assists survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and elder abuse in securing temporary and permanent civil protection orders. The legal team represents parents in contested allocation of parental responsibilities proceedings, establishing safe parenting time schedules, resolving child custody disputes, and securing necessary child support decrees to protect vulnerable children from ongoing harm.

Housing Defense and Eviction Representation

Safe, stable housing is essential for family survival. The Pueblo office defends tenants facing unjust residential eviction filings in county court. Attorneys negotiate lease workout agreements, challenge improper notices to quit, enforce statutory warranty of habitability protections against negligent landlords, and assist families in preserving government housing subsidies and vouchers.

Senior Legal Advocacy and Public Benefits Appeals

Through its dedicated senior legal services program, the firm assists Pueblo County residents aged sixty and older with critical life-planning documents, including simple wills, durable financial powers of attorney, and medical directives. Additionally, staff advocates represent disabled individuals and seniors in appealing wrongful denials of Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability, and Medicaid benefits.

Applying for Legal Aid in Pueblo County

Civil legal assistance is offered free of charge to qualifying low-income Coloradans, victims of domestic violence, and seniors. Community members in Pueblo can reach out by telephone or visit the office during regular intake hours. With fluent bilingual Spanish and English staff, Colorado Legal Services ensures that language barriers never prevent individuals from receiving fair representation before Colorado courts.