The United States District Court
District of Colorado

The current term of office of part-time United States Magistrate Judge James M. Candelaria for U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado is due to expire on January 1, 2027. Magistrate Judge Candelaria sits in Durango, Colorado. The United States District Court is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new four-year term. Written comments from members of the bar and the public are invited as to whether the incumbent magistrate judge should be recommended by the panel for reappointment by the court. The comment period deadline has been extended from 5:00 p.m. on April 27, 2026 to 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026. Read more HERE.

The Judges of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado take great pleasure in announcing the reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter to a second term of eight years effective August 14, 2026. The Court unanimously approved Judge Neureiter's reappointment based upon the recommendation of a Merit Selection Panel, comprised of Colorado attorneys and lay persons, that recently solicited comments from the public relative to Judge Neureiter's performance.

Effective Tuesday, March 10, 2026 U.S. Magistrate Cyrus Y. Chung's chambers have moved to C250 on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Courthouse. All future hearings before Magistrate Judge Chung will now be heard in courtroom C201 of the Rogers Courthouse.

In accordance with Volume 3, Chap. 4, § 420 of the Judicial Conference Regulations governing the Selection, Appointment, and Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judges, the Court has appointed a Merit Selection Panel to review the current service of incumbent Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter. Magistrate Judge Neureiter sits in Denver, Colorado. A copy of the appointment order is available HERE.

Effective Monday, December 15, 2025 U.S. District S. Kato Crews' chambers have moved to A641 on the 6th floor of the Arraj Courthouse. All future hearings before Judge Crews will now be heard in courtroom A601.

Judges' Perspective: Pro Bono Opportunities in the District of Colorado"
When: Thursday, April 29, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver
2 General CLE credits requested.

Join current and former District of Colorado Judges for a discussion around the opportunities for pro bono work through the District of Colorado Civil Pro Bono Panel. The discussion will center on opportunities for training, skill development, and rewarding work through pro bono engagements with the District's Civil Pro Bono Panel. Click HERE to register for this program.

"Using the Latest eDiscovery Tools to Manage Large Document Reviews"
When: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: WEBINAR ONLY
2 General CLE credits requested.

The last decade has seen huge leaps in eDiscovery best practices, including in technology assisted review (TAR). This CLE will look at current best practices for conducting a review of large document collections, beyond simply using search terms. This will include determining the review scope, negotiating an ESI protocol, engaging in an early case assessment, and knowing the limits of an early case assessment, working through review, and handling privilege logs for large productions. It will couple a discussion of the practical mechanics of a document review with discussion of recent district court options on the use of TAR/AI review tools. Click HERE to register for this program.

The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act promotes efforts across the country to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through pro bono legal services. This year's POWER Act session explores how attorneys entering pro bono work can support domestic violence victims and survivors within sovereign Tribal Nations. It examines the impact of domestic violence in Indigenous communities, including key statistics, warning signs, common obstacles to seeking help, and available resources for victims and their dependents. This virtual event is hosted by the Northern and Southern Districts of New York and co-sponsored by the District of Colorado. 2 General Colorado CLE Credits have been requested. More information and registration are available HERE.

"The Algorithm is Gonna Get You: Antitrust Risks with Information-Sharing Software"
When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Webinar
2 General CLE credits granted.

Antitrust lawsuits targeting information-sharing software have become prominent in the last several years. This program provides background on those litigations, analyzes the legal framework under which they arise, and discusses their potential impact on both new and established information-sharing practices. Click HERE to register for this program.