Rule 204.1 allows military or government attorneys that may be barred in other states to be admitted on a limited basis. The requirements for a Colorado government attorney are as follows:
- Must be admitted to practice in another state jurisdiction (min of two years)
- Colorado government attorneys must be employed full-time by a government entity
- Engage in the active practice of law
- Adhere to the CLE requirements
- An employer statement that indicates that the future employee will work for the employer as an attorney providing legal services
- Sworn statements that there has not been any violations of the ethic code or sanctions brought against the attorney in any other jurisdiction where they are barred.
- Can only perform legal services once admitted into Colorado for clients approved by the state of Colorado. (Can also not accept any compensation for those services except as given through their sate employer. Part time employment also not allowed).
Military Attorneys
Colorado government attorneys are not to be confused with military attorneys. Military admitted attorneys are governed by the Colorado Rule of Civil Procedure 201.3(3). This rule regulates the admission of military attorneys and strictly applies to JAGS. For a JAG to be admitted in the state of Colorado they:
- Must be admitted to practice in another state jurisdiction (min of two years)
- Be employed full-time by a government entity
- Engage in the active practice of law
- Adhere to the CLE requirements
- An employer statement that indicates that the future employee will work for the employer as an attorney providing legal services
- Sworn statements that there has not been any violations of the ethic code or sanctions brought against the attorney in any other jurisdiction where they are barred.