The United States District Court
District of Colorado

The District of Colorado's electronic filing system (CM/ECF) will be offline for maintenance on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. MDT.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit seeks applications for a bankruptcy judgeship in the District of Colorado. Bankruptcy judges are appointed to 14-year terms pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §152. The position is located in Denver, Colorado, and will be available upon successful completion of a background investigation. The current annual salary is $229,908.

Visit www.ca10.uscourts.gov to review the position requirements and download the application. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

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 part-time Magistrate Judge James M. Candelaria. Magistrate Judge Candelaria sits in Durango, Colorado. A copy of the appointment order is available HERE.

We are receiving many calls from individuals who received a text from the "State of Colorado - In the District of Colorado - For Denver County - Traffic Division" informing the recipient that they have been found delinquent and in default for some undefined traffic violation. The notice includes a QR code that encourages the recipient to scan to pay. THIS IS A SCAM. If you have received any such notice, disregard it, delete it, block the number, and DO NOT SCAN THE QR Code. The United States District Court for the District of Colorado will never send a text seeking an individual to pay any sum of money.

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.

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. 1 General and 1 EDI Colorado CLE Credit have been approved for this offering. More information and registration are available HERE.

Courtroom A-702, Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse
United States District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney

The U.S. District Court conducts ceremonies for those individuals requesting a name change as part of their naturalization process to become a U.S. Citizen. All questions regarding the naturalization process should be directed to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at 1-800-375-5283, 12484 E Weaver Pl, Centennial, CO 80111, or contact the USCIS here.

"Trial Skills: Cross-Examination"
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: BYRON ROGERS COURTHOUSE, 1961 Stout Street, Ctrm C402, Denver
2 General CLE credits granted.

The panelists will discuss strategy behind cross examination, including impeachment, tone and word choice, delivery, and pitfalls to avoid. The panel will illustrate these principles by conducting demonstrations of effective cross-examinations, benefitting both newer and experienced attorneys. Click HERE to register for this program.

"The Algorithm is Gonna Get You: Antitrust Risks with Information-Sharing Software"
When: Wednesday, June 10, 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.

"The Evolving FCPA Landscape: Trends, Enforcement, and What's Ahead"
When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: WEBINAR ONLY
2 General CLE credits requested.

This webinar will examine the current Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement landscape and how recent policy shifts and government priorities are shaping enforcement trends. The program will highlight recent developments, DOJ guidance, and what they signal for compliance going forward. Click HERE to register for this program.