Russell Klein at a glance
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- Judge
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Russell Klein
Biography
Professional career
- Senior Assistant Attorney General (Civil Litigation & Employment Section), Colorado Attorney General’s Office (2019–present)
- Deputy Attorney General (2015–2019)
- First Assistant Attorney General (2010–2015)
- Assistant Attorney General (2005–2010)
- District Court Judge for the 1st Judicial District of Colorado, serving Division 8 in Jefferson County
Education
- J.D.: University at Buffalo School of Law (1999)
- B.A.: State University of New York at Fredonia (1995)
Additional information
- Appointed: January 1, 2020, by Governor Jared Polis
- Before joining the judiciary, Judge Klein represented numerous state agencies, including the Department of Regulatory Agencies, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Corrections
- He also served in private practice with a diverse civil litigation focus
- Early career: Private civil litigation practice, including roles at Castle, Barrett, Daffin & Frappier and the Law Office of Harry L. Simon
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
Request for Expanded Media Coverage
1st Judicial District District Court
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