POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER – COLORADO TRIAL DIVISION
Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel Blog
The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Districts of Colorado and Wyoming seeks a superior trial attorney to join our Casper office. The Office of the Federal Public Defender operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act (18 U.S.C. § 3006A) to represent individuals unable to afford counsel and prosecuted in our federal courts. Our office is committed to serving the distinct needs of our clients with a diverse group of dedicated professionals who collaborate with, listen to, and advocate on behalf of one another. We welcome and value individuals of any race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. Click here for more information here.
Disability Law Colorado (DLC) is searching for a new Executive Director. DLC seeks an inspiring and skilled leader who will establish strong collaborative relationships, both internally and externally, and work to articulate and implement a strategic vision for the next phase of the organization. Additional information can be found at the bottom of this email. We would welcome your partnership on this search process and invite you to engage with us by scheduling a short phone call directly.
The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice is now hiring for the Racial and Ethnic Disparities Coordinator for Juvenile Justice Position.
The Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance (OAJJA) administers federal and state criminal and juvenile justice funding programs and provides staffing support to the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Board and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Council. In addition, OAJJA staff are actively involved in policy initiatives intended to improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems. The Governor-appointed Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Council establishes funding priorities for the funding from the OJJDP and serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor and State legislature as well as state agencies on juvenile justice and delinquency prevention matters. Similar to the JJDP Council, the Governor-appointed Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Board establishes funding priorities for the Justice Assistance Grant and serves in an advisory capacity to the Governor and State legislature as well as state agencies on criminal justice matters.
The Colorado Supreme Court Model Criminal Jury Instructions Committee has released its annual update to Colorado’s model jury instructions for use in criminal trials.
See this handy user guide to the new Training Portal. Training Portal Instructions
Check us out in the January/February issue of the NACDL's magazine, The Champion!







Want to know what's shakin' at the OADC? Today we're going to take a look at the Events Calendar!


What is in a name? Or, in this case, a tab? A lot actually! Today we are going to explore the Information tab.



Have you ever needed to request an interpreter for a case and can’t remember where you saved the OADC request form? Ever wondered if you’re using the most current version of the Transcript Request Form? Well wonder no more, because this week’s WTW is here to help!
Congratulations to Jonathan Rosen, the OADC's Coordinator of Legal Resources and Technology, on this important win.

Check out our own Jonathan Rosen, Legal Research and Technology Coordinator, in the NYT!

We are proud to announce that OADC's Juvenile Defense Coordinator, Stacie Nelson Colling, has joined the board of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice as the Western Region Chair. Stacie hopes that her presence on this national board will help further the efforts of those in our state who are working so tirelessly to protect children involved in the criminal system. Please feel free to contact her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have issues you would like brought in front of the board or to discuss the work of the CJJ.
The James I. Keane Memorial Award celebrates innovative delivery of personal legal services that serve both moderate income individuals and the broad middle class. Lawyers, law offices, and legal organizations that develop, use, and promote digital legal services are all eligible for nomination.