Tag:public defenders

Polis appointed Magistrate Judge Amanda Philipps to the 4th Judicial District Court and Judge Brittany Schneider to the 14th 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 appointed Judge Chantel Contiguglia to the 1st Judicial District Court replacing Judge Randall Arp, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Union issues are continuing to make headlines across the country whether it’s in Hollywood or in Colorado where public defenders unionized in 2022.

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

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.

Most recently, DUC circulated a petition with the hope of reducing pay gaps for staff ahead of the office’s legislative budget request.

Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice named Nikhil Ramnaney as senior counsel for the office.