Tag:public defenders

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.

The Defenders Union of Colorado hopes to improve burnout and case outcomes at the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender.

Gov. Jared Polis on Aug. 31 appointed William Furse to the 22nd Judicial District Court, effective Jan. 10, 2023.

Gov. Polis appointed Jenny Lopez Filkins to Larimer County Court and Tarryn Johnson to the 15th Judicial District Court.

Gov. Jared Polis on May 27 appointed Judge Monica Gomez to the Fourth Judicial District Court.