Colorado Attorney CE category requirements

How the 45 CE hours every 3 years breaks down by category for attorneys in Colorado, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Professional Responsibility (at least 5 hours legal ethics/professionalism; 2 hours equity, diversity and inclusivity)

Verified against the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel CLE page: 45 hours per 3-year compliance period (C.R.C.P. 250.2(1)), including 7 hours of professional responsibility -- at least 5 in legal ethics/professionalism and 2 in equity, diversity and inclusivity. Credits must be completed by December 31 of the final year and reported by January 31.

Official source: Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel — CLE

Full requirements: Colorado Attorney CE requirements
When it's due: Colorado Attorney license renewal deadline
What it costs: Colorado Attorney license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Colorado Attorney CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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