What are Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs)?

Licensed legal paraprofessionals (LLPs) are slated to debut in Colorado by 2024, as per court rules sanctioned by the state's Supreme Court in March 2023, enabling paralegals and legal paraprofessionals to seek licensure for specific family law services.

What are Colorado licensed legal paraprofessionals allowed to do?

LLPs can handle marital/civil union dissolutions, parental responsibility allocations, child support matters, name changes, protective orders, adult gender designation changes, and related remedial contempt actions. LLPs can provide advice, prepare court documents, assist in mediation, and appear at hearings within these boundaries, following guidelines in C.R.C.P. 207.1(g), while adhering to ethical filing standards.

How will individuals know whether a legal professional is a lawyer or an LLP?

As per the LLP ethics regulations, LLPs must clearly state their limited license status in all advertisements and use the LLP designation in court filings. LLPs are obligated to annually register and meet continuing legal education obligations; non-compliance leads to license suspension.

How much does it cost to become a licensed legal professional?

The cost of becoming an LLP depends on education and eligibility, encompassing an application fee for the exam, annual registration, and continuing legal education costs. Annual registration fees are $190 for the first three years and $325 thereafter. Additional fees are unspecified.

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At Modern Family Law, we're redefining family law with our compassionate and innovative Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) program, aimed at making expert legal assistance more accessible in Colorado. This initiative broadens the availability of high-quality legal support, ensuring clients receive the expertise they deserve. Our certified and trained LLPs handle a variety of family law matters.

The LLP program caters to Colorado's diverse legal needs, offering personalized guidance across amicable divorces, custody agreements, and more. By providing clear and efficient legal advice, we empower individuals to navigate their legal journeys with confidence.

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What Is A Colorado Licensed Legal Paraprofessional?

A Colorado Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) is a pioneering role within the legal field, creating a new class of legal service provider. Although not attorneys, LLPs are licensed to undertake specific legal tasks, such as preparing documents, collecting information, and offering basic legal guidance. This initiative aims to make legal help more accessible across the state.

Tasked with various duties, LLPs cannot question witnesses or provide specialized legal advice, but their work significantly eases the financial burden of legal services for individuals and families. By offering an alternative route through the legal system, LLPs make navigating legal challenges more straightforward and accessible, fulfilling the program's goal to open up legal assistance to a broader audience.

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Who Is The LLP Program Intended For?

Our Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) program is designed for a diverse range of clients, each facing unique situations but sharing a common need for accessible, professional legal assistance. Here are examples of ideal clients who would benefit from our LLP services:

1. The Proactive DIYer

Meet Cynthia, a well-informed individual who prefers to handle things herself. She and her husband have agreed on the terms of their divorce and asset allocation but seek professional guidance to ensure everything is processed correctly. Our LLPs are perfect for providing that expert oversight, ensuring peace of mind without the need for full attorney involvement.

Colorado lawyers and LLPs can only represent one party in any family law case.

2. The Amicable Agreers

Rosalyn and Tyrone are in complete agreement over the terms of their divorce and custody arrangements. They want professional help to navigate the legal process smoothly, ensuring their decisions are legally sound. Our LLPs can offer the necessary legal assistance to make their amicable separation formal without complications or unnecessary costs.

Colorado lawyers and LLPs can only represent one party in any family law case.

3. The Friendly Separators

James and Vincent, a couple with a simple asset situation and a mutual understanding of their separation terms, represent another ideal client. They are on good terms but feel out of their depth with the legal aspects of their divorce. Our LLPs can manage their case from start to finish, providing expertise and peace of mind through an otherwise challenging time.

Colorado lawyers and LLPs can only represent one party in any family law case.

Understanding LLP Services: What LLPs Can & Cannot Do?

Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals are empowered to extend a range of legal services designed to make access to justice more affordable and accessible. Here’s how they can assist:

What LLPs Can Do

Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals are empowered to extend a range of legal services designed to make access to justice more affordable and accessible. Here’s how they can assist:

Legal Document Preparation

LLPs assist clients with the preparation and comprehension of key legal documents in family law.

Information Gathering

They gather necessary information and documents, facilitating a smoother legal process.

General Legal Guidance

Within the scope of their certification, LLPs offer general advice on family law issues to ensure clients understand their options and the legal framework.

Direct Representation In Limited Settings

LLPs in Colorado pass a mini bar exam, undergo an ethics evaluation, and are authorized by the Colorado Supreme Court to practice family law with some restrictions.

What LLPs Cannot Do

While LLPs make a substantial contribution to the family legal landscape in Colorado, it’s important to recognize the distinct limitations on the scope of their legal services:

Question Witnesses

LLPs are authorized to represent clients in court but are not permitted to question witnesses. This task remains within the purview of licensed attorneys.

Intricate Legal Issues Outside Of Family Law

LLPs cannot take on cases that involve intricate legal issues, which require the depth of knowledge and experience of a licensed attorney.

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*LLPs have a limited license to practice in family law and are not licensed to practice in any other areas of law. To review the full text of this rule see [section Colo. R. Civ. P. 207.1]

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