United States District Court for the District of Colorado

The Honorable Wiley Y. Daniel


Staff Telephone Numbers

Chief Judge Daniel's Chambers (303) 335-2170
Courtroom Deputy Clerk: Robert R. Keech (303) 335-2103
Civil Docketing Clerk: Eileen Van Alphen (303) 335-2045
Criminal Docketing Clerk: Elaine Mares (303) 335-2073
Court Reporter: Kara Spitler (303) 335-2108


Law Clerk Hiring Procedures

All positions are filled. Chief Judge Daniel is not accepting applications for judicial clerkships for 2009-2010.

Number of Law Clerks Two permanent clerks and one term clerk (one-year term)
Beginning Month of Clerkship October
Date Applications are Accepted August 1, for the position commencing in October for one calendar year thereafter
Last Date to Accept Applications September 15
Anticipated Interview Dates August 1 -- September 30
Anticipated Date of Hire September 30
Complete Application Includes Cover letter, resume, law school transcript, at least two letters of recommendation, writing sample
Applications Accepted Via E-mail or Fax No
Confirmation Letter Sent upon Receipt of Application No
Confirmation Letter Sent After Hiring Process No
Current and Future Law Clerks Sharon Shahidi, Chessa Ronning, Permanent; Allison Trimble Ronning, Term (2007-2008)