Chief Judge
Consultation has concluded
The City has narrowed its search for a new Municipal Chief Judge to six candidates, who will participate in interviews and selection events with stakeholders and the public the week of April 20.
Due to COVID-19 public health considerations, all selection activities will take place virtually.
Watch the Public Forum
The City hosted an online public forum with the Chief Judge candidates on Wednesday, April 22.
Community members can watch the forum on our YouTube channel, or on FCTV channels 14 & 881. After viewing, community members can also complete the feedback form below by April 28 to share their thoughts with City Council.
Finalists Announced
Two finalists will participate in a public forum on Wednesday, April 22:
- David Cooke
- Jill Hueser
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David Cooke
Share David Cooke on Facebook Share David Cooke on Twitter Share David Cooke on Linkedin Email David Cooke linkConsultation has concludedEDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY
Juris Doctorate - New England School of Law Boston, MassachusettsBachelor of Art – Psychology - State University of New York at Albany, New York
EXPERIENCE
- Contract Strategy Consultant
January 2020 – Present
- Longmont Municipal Court Relief Judge
January 2020 – Present
- Wheat Ridge Municipal Court Relief Judge
January 2020 – Present
- Arvada Municipal Court Presiding Judge
May 2013 – January 2020
- Denver City Attorney’s Office Litigation Section Assistant Director
December 2011 – May 2013
QUOTE:
“My judicial service motto is RIO - Respect, Integrity, Outcome focus.” And “The Court is the face of government to the community.” ”In court, I am polite, respectful, congenial, and kind. However, I am also direct and concise in my communication. When off the bench and interacting with my team, demonstrate respect for their knowledge and experience and am collaborative whenever possible. I encourage the team members to generate solutions to case-specific questions and share them with me. I have a great sense of humor that often helps us shed some of the stress that all court personnel deal with every day.” -
Jill Hueser
Share Jill Hueser on Facebook Share Jill Hueser on Twitter Share Jill Hueser on Linkedin Email Jill Hueser linkConsultation has concludedEDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY :
Juris Doctorate - University of Wisconsin Law SchoolBachelor of Art – Political Science - University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
Colorado Bar Association - District Court of Colorado,Volunteer coach/mentor in the SLAM program sports outreach for urban youth 2008-2010
Partners in Reading mentor 2007-2008
Lawyers in the Classroom 2007-2009
EXPERIENCE
- Lead Municipal Prosecutor, Fort Collins, CO
2018 – Present
- Deputy Municipal Judge, Loveland, CO
2018 – Present
- Assistant Municipal Judge, Greeley, CO
January 2018 – Present
- Deputy District Attorney, Adams County
2013 – 2018
- Consumer Finance Litigation Associate, Akerman Senterfitt LLP
2012 –2013
QUOTE:
"My commitment to justice and equity, and to making the Fort Collins Municipal Court the very best it can be, has paid off in seeing improved efficiency, greater accessibility, fair and consistent outcomes, and positive feedback from both City employees and the community. As a judge and a prosecutor, I am dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity, to continuous improvement of both myself and the court, and to balancing compassion and accountability."
