The United States District Court
District of Colorado

Effectively immediately, U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Prose's chambers have moved to A532 on the 5th floor of the Arraj Courthouse. All future hearings before Judge Prose will now be heard in courtroom A502.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit seeks applications for a bankruptcy judgeship in the District of Utah. Bankruptcy judges are appointed to 14-year terms pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §152. The position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and will be available July 1, 2025, pending successful completion of a background investigation. The current annual salary is $223,836.

Go to https://ca10.uscourts.gov/hr/jobs to view the position requirements and download the application. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Several judicial officers in the District Court for the District of Colorado, including Senior District Judge Christine M. Arguello, District Judge Regina M. Rodriguez, District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney, District Judge Nina Y. Wang, District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher, and District Judge S. Kato Crews, share Uniform Civil Practice Standards which have been updated effective December 9, 2024. Parties appearing in federal court, including attorneys and pro se litigants, with cases before these judges shall review and familiarize themselves with these practice standards. The standards are accessible on each judge's webpage listed individually on the "Judicial Officers" page HERE.

Several judicial officers in the District Court for the District of Colorado, including Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer, Senior District Judge R. Brooke Jackson, District Judge Regina M. Rodriguez, District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney, District Judge Nina Y. Wang, and District Judge S. Kato Crews, have updated their practice standards effective December 2, 2024.  All parties with cases before any judges with revised practice standards should review these updates.  The standards are available on the Court’s website on the "Judicial Officers" page located HERE.

For the 2024 local rules cycle, the Advisory Committee on the Local Rules of Practice and Procedure continued its review of public suggestions and comments for improvements to the local rules. The United States District Court for the District of Colorado has reviewed and approved revisions to the court's Local Rules on Nov. 6, 2024. The amended rules, which become effective December 2, 2024, can be found in a redline/strikeout version of the current local rules, a summary compilation of revised rules, and final form by visiting the Local Rules page HERE.

Effectively immediately, U.S. District Judge Nina Y. Wang's chambers have moved to A938 on the 9th floor of the Arraj Courthouse. All future hearings before Judge Wang will now be heard in courtroom A902.

There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient replies to the email they are sent a follow-on email containing a link to access a document that leads the user to a malicious website. Please validate cases and case documentation through CM/ECF only, and do not download any attachments or click any links from unofficial or questionable sources.

"Practical Strategies for Maximizing Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions"
When: Thursday, December 12, 2024, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Webinar only
2 general CLE credits requested

Rule 30(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides a unique form of discovery, one that is advantageous to Plaintiffs and burdensome for Defendants. In this presentation, Brad Sherman will discuss practical strategies for maximizing the potential value of Rule 30(b)(6) depositions for plaintiffs, from pleadings to trial, while also addressing practical strategies that Defendants can use to limit the burden and effect of giving Rule 30(b)(6) testimony. Click HERE to register for this program.

Courtroom A-201, Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse
United States Bankruptcy Judge Kimberley H. Tyson
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.