Gov. Polis appoints District Court Judge in Twelfth Judicial District

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today appointed Crista Newmyer-Olsen as a District Court Judge in the 12th Judicial District. Her appointment is occasioned by the retirement of the Honorable Pattie P. Swift. 

Newmyer-Olsen is the elected District Attorney of the 12th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2017. Her practice consists of criminal prosecution. Previously, she was Chief Deputy District Attorney (2013-2016) and Deputy District Attorney (2010-2012; 2009) in the 12th Judicial District; Commercial Property Manager with Griffis-Blessing (2009-2010); and Associate Attorney with Smith & Jolly (2008). Newmyer-Olsen earned her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Colorado in 2002 and 2007, respectively.

Newmyer-Olsen’s appointment is effective Jan. 15, 2020.

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