Briefs

Judge Brittany Schneider Appointed Chief Judge of 14th Judicial District

Judge Brittany Schneider was appointed chief judge in the 14th Judicial District, replacing retiring Judge Mick O’Hara III.

Gov. Polis Appoints Hollie Wheelwright to the Mineral County Court in the 12th Judicial...

Gov. Polis on April 17 appointed Hollie Wheelwright to the Mineral County Court. She replaces retiring Judge Ruth Acheson, effective May 1.

Judge D. Cory Jackson Appointed Chief Judge of 7th Judicial District

Judge D. Cory Jackson was appointed chief judge in the 7th Judicial District, replacing retiring Judge J. Steven Patrick July 1.

Gov. Polis Appoints James Bullock as District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District

Gov. Polis appointed James Bullock as the district attorney for the 16th Judicial District, effective April 13 and replacing William Culver.

Frost Brown Todd Opens Denver Office

Frost Brown Todd opened a new office in Denver with nine attorneys and plans to double the office’s size by the end of 2024.

Gov. Polis Appoints J. Chris Larson to 20th Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed J. Chris Larson to the 20th Judicial District Court, replacing retiring Judge Patrick Butler, effective May 11.

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Lisa Gomez to the Denver Juvenile Court

Polis appointed Magistrate Lisa Gomez to the Denver Juvenile Court in the 2nd Judicial District, replacing retiring Judge D. Brett Woods.

Gov. Polis Appoints Sean Murray as DA for the 6th Judicial District and William...

Gov. Polis appointed Sean Murray as DA for the 6th Judicial District and William Culver to the Otero County Court.

Colorado to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam Starting July 2028

Starting July 2028, Colorado will use a different bar exam for the first time since 2012. The NextGen bar exam will replace the UBE.

Judge Elizabeth McCarthy Named Denver Juvenile Court Presiding Judge

On March 12, Judge Elizabeth McCarthy was named Denver Juvenile Court presiding judge, effective immediately.