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This page contains information about all Colorado state judiciary appointments. It is part of the Colorado elections project.

The Colorado judicial system organizes courts into the state-wide Appeals Court and Supreme Court, and District and County trial courts into 22 Judicial Districts. (Municipal Courts are set up and run independently, their rules varying from municipality to municipality and their jurisdiction mostly limited to municipal codes.)

Judges in Colorado are appointed to vacancies on these courts using a merit selection system rather then elected to them on a political ticket. In general, state and local commissions nominate candidates for vacancies and a single candidate appointed to the judgeship by the governor (or Mayor in the case of Denver County courts) for a two year term.

Newly appointed judges then stand for retention in a general election in order to remain on the bench. If retained, terms vary from four years in County Courts, six years in District Courts, and ten years in the appellate courts. Judicial retention elections are held in general elections every other year, in even numbered years. All judges must retire by age 72.

Judicial performance evaluation commissions provide voters with evaluations on the performance of each judge up for retention in the general election in that year. You may participate in this process by removing judges through your vote, supporting specific candidates for appointment, and promoting judicial reform. As a Colorado resident you may also wish to serve on one of the various commissions that are part of the process.

Here is a map of the 22 Colorado Judicial Districts https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Map.cfm

Judicial appointments for all courts were completed on June 1, 2018. Updates will be made monthly.
Summary of judicial commissions are under construction.
Updates were applied on July 9, 2017 to correct a few retention years in the Supreme Court, Gilpin County Court, and 17th District Court. Retention recommendations will be made in the year of the elections they will be held as soon as evaluation reports are made available.

Contact Nick Holst for questions and comments

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Colorado Judicial Commissions

Judicial Nominating Commissions

https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Supreme_Court/Nominating.cfm

Judicial Nominating Commissions are tasked with presenting the Governor with two or three candidates to fill a judicial vacancy. A single Supreme Court Nominating Commission for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and 22 District Nominating Commissions for District and County level. Denver County is not part of this system.

Each Commission must consist of a specific mix of lawyers and non-lawyers, party affiliation, and are required to fulfill certain residency requirements.

Commission members serve six-year terms. Non-lawyers, who are the majority of every nominating commission, are appointed by the governor. Lawyer members are appointed by joint action of the governor, attorney general, and chief justice.

Judicial Performance Evaluation Commissions

These commissions provide voters with evaluations on the performance of each judge up for retention in the general election. Members are appointed individually by the Governor, Chief Justice, president of the senate and speaker of the house.

Each evaluation report provides a 'retain' or 'do not retain' recommendation based on the opinion of the commission members. The commission members consider surveys (if any) taken by jurors, fellow judges, staff, and attorneys as well as recommendations, self-evaluations, in-court observations by commission members, interviews, and case opinions written.

These reports do not appear to deal with other issues such as how they deal with prosecutorial misconduct. Other than optional survey responses by attorneys, they do not deal with how the judge treats the poor and disadvantaged.

NOTE: Changes to the Performance Evaluation commissions are being phased in per http://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb17-1303

The Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline

Under Construction

Colorado Supreme Court

See Colorado Supreme Court.

First retention vote after 2 years, then every 10 years.

Title Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Chief Justice Carlos A. Samour, Jr John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Associate Justice Nathan B. Coats Bill Owens Republican 2022
Associate Justice Melissa Hart John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Associate Justice Monica M Marquez Bill Ritter Democrat 2024
Associate Justice Brian Boatright John Hickenlooper Democrat 2024
Associate Justice William W. Hood John Hickenlooper Democrat 2026
Associate Justice Richard L. Gabriel John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

Colorado Court of Appeals

See Colorado Court of Appeals.

Title Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Chief Judge Alan M. Loeb Gov. Bill Owens Republican 2022
Judge Daniel M. Taubman Gov. Roy Romer Democrat 2020
Judge John Daniel Dailey Gov. Bill Owens Republican 2018
Judge John R. Webb Gov. Bill Owens Republican 2020
Judge Ted Tow III Gov. John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Judge Robert D. Hawthorne Gov. Bill Owens Republican 2024
Judge Gilbert M. Roman Gov. Bill Owens Republican 2024
Judge David Furman Gov. Bill Owens Republican 2024
Judge Steve Bernard Gov. Bill Owens Republican 2024
Judge Diana Terry Gov. Bill Owens Republican 2024
Judge Jerry N. Jones Gov. Bill Owens Republican 2024
Judge Nancy J. Lichtenstein Gov. Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Judge David J. Richman Gov. Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Judge Laurie A. Booras Gov. Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Judge Terry Fox Gov. Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Judge Stephanie Dunn Gov. John Hickenlooper Democrat 2024
Judge Anthony J. Navarro Gov. John Hickenlooper Democrat 2024
Judge Karen M Ashby Gov. John Hickenlooper Democrat 2024
Judge Michael H. Berger Gov. John Hickenlooper Democrat 2024
Judge Elizabeth L. Harris Gov. John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Judge Rebecca R. Freyre Gov. John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Judge Craig R. Welling Gov. John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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District and County Courts

See Colorado district courts.


1st Judicial District

Gilpin, Jefferson Counties.

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Randall Arp Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Margie Enquist Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Dennis Hall Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Diego Hunt Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Philip J. McNulty Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Ann Gail Meinster Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Lilly W. Oeffler Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Christine Bachmeyer Phillips Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Jeffrey Pilkington Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Tamara S. Russell Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Laura A. Tighe Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Todd L. Vriesman Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Chris Zenisek Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Jefferson County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Bradley Burback Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Verna L. Carpenter Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Susan Lori Fisch Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Harold Sargent Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
K.J. Moore Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Mark Randall Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Ryan Stuart Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Thomas E. Vance Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Jean Woodford Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Gilpin County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
David Taylor Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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2nd Judicial District

Denver County.

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Michael A. Martinez Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022
Karen L. Brody Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Edward D. Bronfin Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Ross B.H. Buchanan Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Martin F. Egelhoff Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
J. Eric Elliff Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Kandace C. Gerdes Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Shelley I. Gilman Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
David H. Goldberg Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Jay S. Grant Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Morris B. Hoffman Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
A. Bruce Jones Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Kenneth M. Laff Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Catherine A. Lemon Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
John W. Madden IV Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Andrew P. McCallin Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Robert L. McGahey Jr. Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Christopher Baumann Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
William D. Robbins Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022
Elizabeth A. Starrs Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Jennifer B. Torrington Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Michael J. Vallejos Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Brian R. Whitney Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022

Denver Probate Court

Denver Probate Court is a District Court specializing in probate and judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Elizabeth D. Leith Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

Denver Juvenile Court

Denver Juvenile Court is a District Court specializing in juvenile matters and judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Laurie Clark Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Donna J. Schmalberger Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
David Brett Woods Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022

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Denver County Court

Denver County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the mayor of Denver and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Barajas, Johnny Mayor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Briscoe, Diane Mayor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Burd, Doris Mayor Federico Peña Democrat 2020
Campbell, Brian Mayor William H. McNichols Jr. Democrat 2018
Eddy, Andrea Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2018
Espinosa, Adam Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2018
Faragher, Beth Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2020
Fay, Olympia Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2018
Gonzales, Clarisse Mayor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Jackson, Gary Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2020
Lombardi, Kerri Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2018
Malone, Chelsea Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2018
Marcucci, John Mayor Federico Peña Democrat 2020
Rodarte, Nicole Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2020
Rudolph, Andre Mayor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Spahn, Theresa Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2020
Schwartz, Barry Mayor Michael B. Hancock Democrat 2020

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3rd Judicial District

Huerfano, Las Animas Counties.

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Claude W. Appel Governor Dick Lamm Democrat 2018
Leslie J. Gerbracht Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022

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Huerfano County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
John "Clay" McKisson Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Las Animas County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Bruce Billings Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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4th Judicial District

El Paso, Teller Counties.

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Gilbert Martinez Governor Roy Romer Democrat Retiring 2017
William Bain Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Eric Bentley Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Lin Billings Vela Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Jill Brady Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Robin Chittum Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Theresa M. Cisneros Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Jann Patrice DuBois Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
David A. Gilbert Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022
Deborah J. Grohs Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Barbara Hughes Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Thomas K. Kane Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2020
Robert L. Lowrey Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Michael McHenry Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
G. David Miller Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022
David Prince Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Marla Prudek Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Timothy Schutz Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Larry E. Schwartz Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Scott Sells Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
David Shakes Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Gregory R. Werner Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020

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El Paso County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Christopher E. Acker Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Laura Findorff Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Karla J. Hansen Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Larry Martin Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Doug Miles Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Ann Rotolo Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Stephen J. Sletta Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Regina Walter Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Jessica Curtis Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Teller County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Theresa Kilgore Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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5th Judicial District

Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake, Summit Counties.

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Mark D. Thompson Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Paul R. Dunkelman Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Frederick W. Gannett Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Russell H. Granger Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
D. Wayne Patton Lt. Gov. Joseph Garcia Democrat 2022
Karen A. Romeo Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022

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Clear Creek County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Cynthia Jones Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Eagle County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Rachel Olguin-Fresquez Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Lake County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Jonathan Shamis Lt. Gov. Joseph Garcia Democrat 2020

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Summit County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Edward J. Casias Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020

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6th Judicial District

Archuleta, La Plata, San Juan Counties.

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Jeffrey R. Wilson Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022
Suzanne F. Carlson Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
William L. Herringer Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Todd P. Norvell Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Archuleta County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Justin P. Fay Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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La Plata County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Martha T. Minot Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018

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San Juan County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Anthony D. Edwards Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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7th Judicial District

Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel Counties.

District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
J. Steven Patrick Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2020
Steven L Schultz Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Keri A Yoder Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
David S. Westfall Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Mary E Deganhart Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Delta County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Jin Ho Pack Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Gunnison County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Ashley M. Burgemeister Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Hinsdale County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Alvin K. Lutz Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020

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Montrose County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Julie J Huffman Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Bennett A. Morris Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Ouray County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Zachary Martin Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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8th Judicial District

Jackson, Larimer Counties.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Stephen E. Howard Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Susan Blanco Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Carroll Michelle Brinegar Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Julie Kunce Field Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Thomas R. French Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Stephen J. Jouard Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Gregory M. Lammons Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Devin R. Odell Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Jackson County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Cindy L. Wilson Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Larimer County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Mary Joan Berenato Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Kraig Ecton Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Joshua B Lehman Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Thomas L. Lynch Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Peter E. Schoon, Jr. Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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9th Judicial District

Garfield, Pitkin, Rio Blanco Counties.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
James Berkley Boyd Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Denise Lynch Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
John F Neiley Lt. Gov. Joseph Garcia Democrat 2022
Anne K. Norrdin Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Christopher Seldin Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Garfield County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Paul Metzger Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Jonathan B Pototsky Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Pitkin County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Erin Fernandez-Ely Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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Rio Blanco County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Laurie A. Noble (for Rangley) Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Laurie A. Noble (for Meeker) Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2020

Note: Two part-time positions are appointed, one each for the cities of Rangley and Meeker

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10th Judicial District

Pueblo County.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Deborah Eyler Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
William Alexander Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Allison P. Ernst Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Thomas Flesher Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Kim Karn Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Jill S. Mattoon Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022
Larry Schwartz Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022

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Pueblo County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Steve Fieldman Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Valerie Haynes Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
David Lobato Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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11th Judicial District

Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Park Counties.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Patrick W Murphy Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Stephen A. Groome Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Ramsey L. Lama Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Lynette M. Wenner Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Chaffee County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
William P. Alderton Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2020

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Custer County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Amanda Hunter Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Fremont County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Norman C. Cooling Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Park County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Brian Green Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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12th Judicial District

Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache Counties.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Pattie P. Swift Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Martin A. Gonzales Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Michael A. Gonzales Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Patrick H. Hayes, Jr. Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Alamosa County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Daniel Walzl Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Conejos County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Kimberly Cortez-Rodriguez Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Costilla County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Kimberly L. Wood Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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Mineral County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Ruth M. Acheson Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022

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Rio Grand County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Barbara A. Zollars Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Saguache County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Anna Ulrich Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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13th Judicial District

Kit Carson, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Yuma Counties.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Michael K. Singer Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Charles M. Hobbs Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Kevin L. Hoyer Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Carl S McGuire, III  Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Kit Carson County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Michael K. Grinnan Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Logan County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Ray Ann Brammer Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Morgan County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Michael J. Schingle Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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Phillips County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Kim Killin Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Sedgwick County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Tera Neugebauer Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Washington County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Kelly Hansen Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Yuma County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Sara Marie Wagers-Johnson Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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14th Judicial District

Grand, Moffat, Routt Counties.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Michael A. O'Hara III Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Shelley A. Hill Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Mary C. Hoak Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022

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Grand County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Nicholas Catanzarite Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Moffat County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Sandra Gardner Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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Routt County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
James H. Garrecht Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018

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15th Judicial District

Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Prowers Counties.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Stanley A. Brinkley Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022
Mike Davidson Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Baca County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Debra Gunkel Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Cheyenne County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Gerald Keefe Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Kiowa County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Gary W. Davis Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018

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Prowers County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Curtis "Lane" Porter Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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16th Judicial District

Bent, Crowley, Otero Counties.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Mark A MacDonnell Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Michael Schiferl Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022

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Bent County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Samuel S. Vigil Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Crowley County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Richard Medina Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020

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Otero County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Douglas R. Manley Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Prowers County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Curtis "Lane" Porter Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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17th Judicial District

Adams, Broomfield Counties.

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Emily Anderson Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Jaclyn Casey Brown Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Katherine R. Delgado Owens Republican 2022
Thomas R. Ensor Lamm Democrat 2022
F. Michael Goodbee Ritter Democrat 2022
Sharon Holbrook Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Robert W. Kiesnowski Jr Ritter Democrat 2020
Edward C. Moss Owens Republican 2022
Patrick T. Murphy Owens Republican 2022
Don Quick Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
John E. Popovich Jr Lamm Democrat 2020
Tomee Crespin Hickenlooper Democrat 2019
Sean Finn Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Mark D. Warner Ownes Republican 2020
Craig Welling Ritter Democrat 2020

Adams County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Sabino E. Romano Governor Dick Lamm Democrat 2020
Brian Bowen Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Michael A. Cox Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Dianna R. Roybal Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Cindy Dang Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Martin J. Flaum II Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Byron Lynn Howell Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Leroy Kirby Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020

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Broomfield County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Amy E. Bockman Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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18th Judicial District

Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, Lincoln Counties.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
*Carlos Armando Samour, Jr. Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022
Michelle Amico Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Natalie T. Chase Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
F. Stephen Collins Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Phillip L. Douglass Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Patricia Herron Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Jeffrey K. Holmes Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Kurt Horton Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Cynthia D. Mares Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Gary M. Kramer Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Ben L. Leutwyler Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Robert R. Lung Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Frederick T. Martinez Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Bonnie McLean Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Peter Michaelson Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Charles M. Pratt Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Theresa Slade Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Michael Spear Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
David J. Stevens Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Elizabeth Volz Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Elizabeth Weishaupl Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
John L. Wheeler Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Shay Whitaker Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
  • Chief Judge Samour has been appointed to the Colorado Supreme Court effective July 2, 2018. His replacement has not been named yet.

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Arapahoe County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Colleen Clark Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Kelly A. LaFave Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Anne Ollada Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Michael J. Roche Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Cheryl Rowles-Stokes Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Robert C. Tobias Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018
Darren Vahle Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
J. Jay Williford Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Douglas County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Lawrence Bowling Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Monica J. Gomez Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Susanna Meissner-Cutler Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Elbert County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Palmer Boyette Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Lincoln County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Truston Lee Fisher Governor Roy Romer Democrat 2018

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19th Judicial District

Weld County.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
James F. Hartmann, Jr. Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Troy Hause Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Julie Hoskins Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Timothy Kerns Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Marcelo Kopcow Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Shannon Lyons Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Thomas J. Quammen Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Elizabeth Strobel Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Todd Taylor Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Weld County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
John Briggs Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Michele Meyer Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Dana Nichols Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Charles Unfug Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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20th Judicial District

Boulder County.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Maria Berkenkotter Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Ingrid Bakke Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2020
Patrick Butler Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Andrew Hartman Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Judith L. LaBuda Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Bruce Langer Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2022
Andrew R. Macdonald Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Thomas F. Mulvahill Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018
Norma A. Sierra Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Boulder County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
David Archuleta Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Noel E. Blum Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Elizabeth Brodsky Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018
Jonathon P. Martin Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Karolyn Moore Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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21st Judicial District

Mesa County.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Brian J. Flynn Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020
Dick Gurley Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022
Gretchen B. Larson Governor Bill Owens Republican 2022
Valerie J Robison Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Lance P. Timbreza Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2018

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Mesa County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Michael J. Grattan Governor John Hickenlooper Democrat 2020
Craig P. Henderson Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018
Bruce R. Raaum Governor Bill Owens Republican 2018

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22nd Judicial District

Dolores, Montezuma Counties.
District Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a six year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
Douglas S. Walker Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2022
Todd Jay Plewe Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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Dolores County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
E. Dale Boyd Governor Bill Owens Republican 2020

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Montezuma County Court

County Judges are appointed for a two year term by the governor and retained by voters for a four year term

Name Appointed by Party (Governor) Action Next retention
JenniLynn Everett Lawrence Governor Bill Ritter Democrat 2018

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