Amanda C. Hopkins at a glance
- Current role
- District Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Colorado · State
- Judicial service
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Amanda C. Hopkins
District Court Judge · 12th Judicial District District Court
Amanda C. Hopkins — 12th Judicial District District Court
Judicial assignments
- Colorado Water Court, Division 3Additional Water Judge
Additional water judge designated to assist the principal judge; not the principal resident assignment. Listed as an additional or backup judge, not a primary resident judge.
Source checked October 15, 2026. Roster source
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed to the bench in 2018 and named Chief Judge of the 12th Judicial District in 2023
- Prior to joining the bench, Judge Hopkins worked for the Alamosa Office of the State Public Defender and became the managing deputy public defender of the office in 2011.
Education
- Seattle University in — J.D. (2006)
- She graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Political Economy
Additional information
- In 2025, Judge Hopkins received the “Restorative Justice Champion” award from the Center for Restorative Programs for her work with families and schools appearing on her truancy docket.
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
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12th Judicial District District Court
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Colorado Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation
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