Thornton Municipal Court

Becoming a Court-Appointed Attorney

Any person charged before the municipal court who is financially unable to obtain counsel and who could be incarcerated if convicted of one or more of the violations with which charged may petition the court for court-appointed counsel.

If you are an attorney in good standing with the Colorado Bar Association and interested in representing indigent municipal court clients charged with jail eligible offenses, you may submit the application below for consideration.

Attorney’s Application to Provide Legal Services as Court-Appointed Counsel

Note: If selected, the attorney’s name will be placed on the Thornton Municipal Court’s list of qualified appointees.

Full Name

Firm Name

Business Address

Address Line

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip

Business Phone

Cell Phone

Fax Number

Home Phone

Attorney Registration Number

This Application is to Provide Representation in Thornton Municipal Court. (Attach resume)

Has a Malpractice Suit Ever Been Brought Against You, Have You Been Disciplined, or is Any Such Action Pending?

Yes No

Malpractice Explanation

Please Provide Any Additional Information About Your Qualifications and Experience to Help us Evaluate Your Ability to Provide High Quality Representation for Parties to Whom You Would be Appointed in Relation to This Application

Special Skills/Interest
If You Believe You Have Special Skills or Knowledge Which Would Make You More Qualified to Handle Certain Types of Cases, Please Advise

Foreign Language Proficiency Other

If You Selected Either Option Above, Please Explain

Self Certification

I believe that I am capable of handling any case to which I am appointed. I understand that I will be required to use the Court Appointed Counsel request for payment of fees form. I currently maintain a policy of professional liability insurance and will maintain such insurance throughout the duration of any appointments. I will provide to the Department a copy of my Certificate of Insurance upon request.

Signature

Date

By typing in your signature above, you hereby swear and affirm the information you have provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.