Colorado Access to Justice Commission (ATJC)
Expanding access, quality, and fairness in the justice system for all Coloradans.
ATJC is an independent entity formed in 2003 to create solutions for those who lack the information, tools, and services necessary to resolve their civil legal problems fairly, quickly, and economically. With the help of our 20 Commissioners, all statewide civil justice leaders, we drive local and systemic innovations to address barriers in accessing the civil justice system.
NEWS: LISTEN & LEARN Report and Recommendations
Between March and July 2025, the Commission held 22 virtual listening sessions representing every judicial district and gathering input from 317 community service providers, judges, court staff, and legal aid attorneys. This marks the most comprehensive qualitative needs assessment in our state to date.
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Addressing the Justice Gap
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.
We do this by:
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Assessing the areas of greatest need and potential impact.
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Uniting stakeholders from diverse sectors to create systemic and local solutions.
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Advocating for needed changes to laws, funding, and policies.
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Elevating understanding of and commitment to equal justice for all.
