The United States District Court
District of Colorado

The Judges of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado take great pleasure in announcing the reappointment of part-time United States Magistrate Judge James M. Candelaria to a third term of four years effective January 1, 2027. The Court unanimously approved Judge Candelaria'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 Candelaria's performance. Magistrate Judge Candelaria sits in Durango, Colorado.

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 1 vacancy on the Committee this fall. For more information, please visit the Attorney Discipline page of the court's website 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.

"Compassion in the Courts"
When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Webinar
2 General CLE credits requested.

The program will focus on the role of compassion in litigation, reviewing how exercising compassion affects us psychologically and physiologically and how using compassion in the courtroom can lead to better outcomes. Members of the bench will discuss their experiences using compassionate approaches during litigation, and the panel will review ways both civil and criminal practitioners can best prepare for litigating with an eye towards compassion. Click HERE  to register for this program.

"Neurodiversity in the Legal Workplace
When: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Webinar
1.5 EDI/ 2 general CLE credits requested.

Neurodiversity refers to differences in how people think, learn, process information, communicate, collaborate, and understand the world around them. It includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and many others. In this session, attendees will learn about common ways that different neurotypes experience the world differently, and in particular, how that shows up in the workplace. The presentation will include suggested strategies for attendees to make their offices more neuroinclusive. Click HERE to register for this program.

"2025 in Perspective: Analysis of the Business of the Federal District Court"
When: Friday, September 18, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.mm.
Where: Arraj Courthouse, 901 18th Street, Denver
2 General CLE Credits Requested.

During this annual CLE presentation, Magistrate Judge Neureiter will provide information that practitioners can use to help the Court fulfill the aspirations of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 1 (the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action or proceeding). The report presents data on civil and criminal trial results and timing, as well as longer-term cumulative data and trends. Magistrate Judge Neureiter's analysis of court filings and trials in the District provides critical data for all attorneys who litigate in federal court in Colorado and for their clients. Click HERE to register for this program.

"Sneak Attack Federal Civil Practice: Stuff You Don't Think About But Should"
When: Monday, September 28, 2026, 12 noon-1:15 p.m.
Where: Webinar
2 General CLE Credits Requested.

The costliest federal litigation traps are the default rules and quiet deadlines that foreclose an argument before you know it's at risk. Bryan Cross and Mike Laszlo cover the traps that catch even seasoned practitioners: punitive-damages pleading under Erie, Rule 16(b) & 15(a) amendments, snap removal and LLC-citizenship pitfalls, personal jurisdiction after Ford and Mallory, the critical two-step Rule 50 sequence that preserves your appeal and more! Click HERE to register for this program.