Municipal Court Judge

The City of Leadville is seeking a qualified Colorado licensed attorney to serve as the Presiding Municipal Court Judge through a Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2025-01. The procurement is for a two-year judicial appointment to oversee the municipal court, which currently convenes once monthly and handles municipal violations including traffic, parking, animal control, and nuisance/building code violations. The ideal candidate must be a currently licensed Colorado attorney, preferably with previous bench experience in a municipal court of record, and will be responsible for conducting arraignments, trials, hearings, and case dispositions while managing courtroom operations and enforcing city ordinances. Proposals are due on June 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, to be submitted electronically to the Human Resources Director, Alicia Fetters. The selection process will evaluate proposals based on qualifications, experience, service reliability, references, and the ability to provide professional, efficient judicial services that align with the city's legal compliance and fair justice objectives.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned for this procurement. The municipal court is staffed by a part-time Municipal Court Clerk and other city staff during regular business hours, with an average of approximately four hours of court time per month. The City Council will appoint the Presiding Municipal Judge by resolution for an initial term of not less than two years. The established salary for the Municipal Judge is $15,938 for 2025. Law enforcement services will be provided by the Leadville Police Department and Lake County Sheriff's Office, with prosecution services handled by a contracted provider. The court does not handle domestic violence or felony cases, limiting its scope to municipal-level violations. The successful candidate will be expected to have impeccable character, integrity, and preferably involvement in local and statewide municipal court committees.