The United States District Court
District of Colorado

Hon. Philip A. Brimmer, Chief Judge
Jeffrey P. Colwell Esq., Clerk of Court

Our mission is to serve the public by providing a fair and impartial forum that ensures equal access to justice in accordance with the rule of law, protects rights and liberties of all persons, and resolves cases in a timely and efficient manner.

Court News

Committee on Conduct Appointments

The United States District Court has selected three new members for appointment to the Committee on Conduct and appointed a new chairperson and vice-chairperson beginning on October 1, 2024. The Court is appreciative to all members of the bar that expressed interest in serving on the Committee. More information about the Committee and its membership may be found on the Attorney Discipline page of the court's website HERE.

 

General Order 2024-2: Termination of COVID-19 Specific Entry Restrictions

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.

 

Biennial/Renewal Fee collection period begins 10/1/2024

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. 1st and Dec. 31st, 2024. Attorneys will pay the biennial fee through the court's CM/ECF system.

Keep in mind the following terms and conditions:

  • Only attorneys currently in good standing with the court should pay the biennial fee. To determine whether you are in good standing, search your name on the court's Attorney Status page here.
  • Attorneys who are not in good standing should NOT pay the fee. Payments made in error will not be refunded.
  • Attorneys admitted before October 1, 2024, must pay the biennial fee.
  • The biennial fee is waived for federal agency attorneys only, including attorneys employed by the office of the Federal Public Defender.
  • Attorneys who fail to pay the biennial fee by December 31, 2024, will be administratively removed from the roll of the U.S. District Court's bar. Should any such attorney wish to practice in this court again, the attorney must reapply for bar membership and pay the full bar admission fee.

    • 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.

     

    Upcoming Events

    Faculty of Federal Advocates presents:

    "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.

     

    Faculty of Federal Advocates presents:

    "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.