The United States District Court
District of Colorado

The United States District Court continues to seek applicants for appointment to the Committee on Conduct. Candidates who have already submitted applications from this summer's earlier recruitment need not do so again. The Committee on Conduct presides over attorney disciplinary matters as defined in D.C.COLO.LAttyR 6(c). For more information, please visit the Attorney Discipline page of the court's website available HERE.

The Court hereby rescinds entry requirements to courthouses and the U.S. Probation Office in the District of Colorado. The full order is available here.

Pursuant to General Order 2022-7, attorneys who practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado will be required to pay a $60 biennial fee every two years. For this collection fee period, payments must be submitted between Oct. 1^st and Dec. 31^st, 2024. Attorneys will pay the biennial fee through the court's CM/ECF system.

Keep in mind the following terms and conditions:

The fee is NOT yet available to be paid in CM/ECF, so please do not contact the court at this time. Payment instructions and additional details will be provided on this webpage over the coming months.

Effectively immediately, U.S. Senior District Judge R. Brooke Jackson's chambers have moved to C252 on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Courthouse. All future hearings before Judge Jackson will now be heard in courtroom C203.

In recognition of the important role the Judiciary plays in assisting victims of domestic violence and in compliance with the POWER Act, the District of Colorado is pleased to cosponsor a virtual POWER Act event which will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00 am (MDT). To register for this event, simply click on the announcement and provide the requested information. As the date draws closer, you will be sent a Teams invitation to the email address you provided. We recommend you sign in approximately 5 minutes before the event to ensure you can complete the connection. A special thank you goes out to the Northern and Southern Districts of New York that have organized this wonderful program.

Please click HERE for more information. Please click HERE to register. Thank you for your interest; we hope you will join us "virtually" for this important event.

The United States District Court for the District of Colorado is pleased to announce the selection of Timothy P. O'Hara and Cyrus Y. Chung as United States Magistrate Judges. Both selectees have extensive litigation experience. Mr. O'Hara currently serves as an Assistant Federal Public Defender with the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Districts of Colorado and Wyoming. Mr. Chung currently serves as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. Mr. O'Hara will fill the vacancy created by former Magistrate Judge Crews' recent appointment as a U.S. District Judge. Mr. Chung will fill the vacancy created by Magistrate Judge Hegarty's expected retirement on or about January 3, 2025.

Each selectee's appointment is subject to a required background investigation. To assist the Court with the selection process, the Court appointed a nine-member Magistrate Judge Selection Panel that reviewed submissions received from many qualified applicants. From this applicant pool, the Selection Panel recommended six candidates it determined were most qualified to serve. Each of the candidates was interviewed by the judges of the Court who made final selections. The Court thanks the members of the Selection Panel for their service.

"Important but Often Overlooked: How to Improve Your Jury Instructions"
When: Friday, September 13, 2024, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver
2 general CLE credits granted.

Despite the obvious importance of jury instructions—the framework through which the jury will interpret admitted evidence to reach a verdict—common mistakes persist that produce a disservice to clients while also hampering judicial economy. In this CLE, the Honorable Christine M. Arguello, together with her law clerks, Deanna Tamborelli and E. Peter Selimos, will draw from decades of experience to offer litigators tips on best practices for producing concise and accurate jury instructions. Some of the topics to be discussed include:
- The importance of jury instructions and the extent to which deficient instructions could cost your client its case,
- Step-by-step instructions on how to craft proposed jury instructions, and
- How to advocate for proposed instructions that benefit your client without diminishing your credibility with the Court.
Click HERE to register for this program.

"Profiles in Leadership: Colorado's Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson"
When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver
2 general CLE credits requested.

Please join us for a conversation with Colorado's Solicitor General Shannon Stevenson as the second in our series of "Profiles in Leadership" programs. Solicitor General Stevenson will discuss her current role as Colorado's lead advocate and provide tips for working with amici and preparing for oral argument (including her argument before the United States Supreme Court in Trump v. Anderson). Ms. Stevenson will also talk about her career path and her views on topics such as public service, mentorship, and leading a team of attorneys. Click HERE to register for this program.

Courtroom A-201, Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse
United States Bankruptcy Judge Joseph G. Rosania, Jr.
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.

"Two Judges, One Case: The Referral Relationship Between District and Magistrate Judges"
When: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver
2 general CLE credits granted.

Practicing in federal court can seem daunting for many reasons, let alone having two judges assigned to the case each with their own set of practice standards and expectations. Join District Judge S. Kato Crews and Magistrate Judge N. Reid Neureiter as they discuss how two judges facilitate the administration of justice when assigned to a single case. They will shed light on the working relationship between district and magistrate judges and how these judges manage their dockets in their differing roles. Click HERE to register for this program.

"View from the Bench: Magistrate Judge Kathryn Starnella Reflects on Her First Year"
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver
2 general CLE credits granted.

Join us for a conversation with Judge Kathryn Starnella as she talks about her transition from the Colorado Attorney General's Office to the federal bench. Judge Starnella will discuss tips for practicing in her courtroom and how to effectively advocate for your client, and will take time to answer attendees' questions. Click HERE to register for this program.