Gov. Jared Polis on June 30 appointed Christopher Rhamey to the 1st Judicial District Court, serving Jefferson and Gilpin counties. The vacancy is created by the resignation of Judge Robert Lochary, effective July 29.
Rhamey since 2012 has been a senior lead deputy district attorney in the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, serving Broomfield and Adams counties. His practice consists of criminal prosecution, according to the announcement.
Rhamey earned his bachelor’s degree from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2008 and his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2012.