Governor Polis Appoints James R. Bullock as District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis made an appointment to the District Attorney position for the 16th Judicial District.


The Governor appointed James R. Bullock as the District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District. This appointment is effective Saturday, April 13, 2024, and fills a vacancy created by the appointment of District Attorney William J. Culver to the Otero County Court. 


Mr. Bullock is the Assistant District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District, a position he has held since 2021. His practice consists of criminal prosecution. Previously, he served as the elected District Attorney for the 16th Judicial District (2012-2021); Member of Bullock Law Office (1996-2012); Partner with the Law Firm of Lefferdink and Bullock (1986-1996); and Associate Attorney with the Law Firm of Lefferdink and Davis (1984-1986). Bullock earned his B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado in 1980 and his J.D. from Gonzaga University in 1984.


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