The United States District Court for the District of Colorado (in

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s, D. Colo. or D. Col.) is a federal court in the

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(except for

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claims and claims against the U.S. government under the

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, which are appealed to the

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). The District was established on June 26, 1876, pending Colorado statehood on August 1, 1876. , the United States Attorney for the District is

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Organization of the court

The United States District Court for the District of Colorado is the sole federal judicial district in Colorado. Court for the District is held at

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, Durango, and Grand Junction.

Current judges

Vacancies and pending nominations

Former judges

Chief judges

Succession of seats

References

External links

United States District Court for the District of Colorado Official Website

''Federal Judicial Center''
United States Attorney for the District of Colorado Official Website
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