Catherine J. Cheroutes at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Colorado · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Catherine J. Cheroutes
Judicial assignments
- Colorado Water Court, Division 5Additional 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
- After leaving the DA’s office, Cathy began practicing domestic relations law, ultimately opening her own practice in 2006.
- In addition to divorce, parenting time and other related matters, Cathy represented clients in criminal matters, was a GAL, CFI, mediator and performed other Court appointed roles
Education
Additional information
- She took the bench in February 2019 and is currently sitting in both Lake and Clear Creek Counties.
- After completing high school at Manual High School in Denver, she attended college at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the University of Colorado School of Law in Boulder, Colorado, graduating in 1993.
- Upon earning her J.D., Cathy worked both as a personal injury attorney and a consultant, until becoming a Deputy District Attorney in the 5th Judicial District in Colorado.
- Cathy is a native Coloradan, born and raised in Denver.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Expanded Media Coverage
Statewide
Colorado expanded media coverage requests must comply with Chapter 38, Rule 3 and are submitted to the court before the proceeding; authorization remains subject to court rules, orders, restrictions, and limitations.
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Expanded Media Notice
Statewide
Colorado expanded media coverage applications generally must be submitted at least twenty-four hours before the court proceeding, though judges may consider shorter-notice requests in some circumstances.
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Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
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5th Judicial District District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked October 14, 2026.
Colorado Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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