Tag:Colorado public defenders

Gov. Polis Appoints Natalie Stricklin to the 18th Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Natalie Stricklin to the 18th Judicial District Court bench to replace retiring Judge Patricia Herron, effective Dec.1.

Gov. Polis Appoints Judge Chantel Contiguglia to the 1st Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis appointed Judge Chantel Contiguglia to the 1st Judicial District Court replacing Judge Randall Arp, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Ryan Loewer to the 1st Judicial District Court Bench

Gov. Polis appointed Magistrate Judge Ryan Loewer to the 1st Judicial District Court bench, effective Sept. 1.

Why We Unionized the Public Defender

In this opinion piece, Defenders Union of Colorado explains why it unionized and the issues it feels are pervasive for public defenders in the state.

Gov. Polis Appoints Tayler Thomas to the 10th Judicial District Court

Gov. Polis on May 31 appointed Tayler Thomas to the 10th Judicial District Court to replace retiring Judge Larry Schwartz, effective immediately.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for April 6

A former El Paso County public defender was suspended following their guilty plea of posting a private image for harassment.