The United States District Court
District of Colorado

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Access and docketing issues have been resolved. Documents due yesterday (August 28, 2025) may be filed today (August 29, 2025). All other due dates remain as previously set. We apologize for any inconvenience.

In accordance with Volume 3, Chapter 4, § 420.30 of the Judicial Conference Regulations for the Selection, Appointment, and Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judges, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado is seeking applications for appointment to a Denver-based magistrate judge merit selection panel. Applications are due by close of business on Friday, September 12, 2025. More information and application instructions may be found HERE.

Effective Monday, July 14, 2025, U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella's chambers will move to A542 on the 5th floor of the Arraj Courthouse. All future hearings before Judge Starnella will now be heard in courtroom A501.

The United States District Court is seeking applicants for appointment to the court's Committee on Conduct. The Committee on Conduct presides over attorney disciplinary matters as defined in D.C.COLO.LAttyR 6(c). The Court anticipates there will be 3 vacancies on the Committee this fall. For more information, please visit the Attorney Discipline page of the court's website available HERE.

"Trial Skills: Opening Statements"
When: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver
2 general CLE credits requested.

After a fantastic program in 2023 on Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire, the FFA is pleased to continue our series on Trial Skills with a program on opening statements! Experienced trial practitioners Kenzo Kawanabe and Dru Nielsen, as well as Chief Magistrate Judge Scott Varholak, will discuss strategy behind opening statements, best practices for powerful delivery, and pitfalls to avoid. The panel will illustrate these principles by conducting demonstrations of effective opening statements, benefitting both newer and experienced attorneys. Click HERE to register for this program.

"Handling Surprises at Trial"
When: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver
2 general CLE credits requested.

No matter how much you prepare for trial, there will always be something that surprises you. In this CLE we will hear from a panel of trial attorneys about how they handled the unexpected at trial. Join us for a conversation involving war stories, tips, and tricks from seasoned trial practitioners. Click HERE to register for this program.