Gov. Hickenlooper appoints new district court judge in Pueblo County

DENVER — Friday, May 11, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today the appointment of William Alexander to serve as a district court judge in the 10th Judicial District. Alexander will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Dennis Maes.

Alexander, of Pueblo, currently serves as the Presiding Municipal Court Judge for the City of Pueblo. Alexander has served as a Magistrate in the 10th Judicial District Court since 1994. Prior to becoming a Magistrate Judge, he was a Deputy Public Defender. Alexander served as a security supervisor for the University of Denver before becoming an attorney.

Alexander earned a bachelor’s degree at Columbia College of Aurora and a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

Alexander’s judicial appointment is effective June 1, 2012.

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