DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Ian J. MacLaren to the Montezuma County Court in the 22nd Judicial District. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable JenniLynn E. Lawrence to the District Court in the 21st Judicial District and is effective immediately.
Mr. MacLaren is the Montezuma County Attorney, a position he has held since 2021. His practice consists of civil matters. Mr. MacLaren is also a Dolores County Court Judge and Dove Creek Municipal Court Judge, positions he has held since 2024 and 2023, respectively. His dockets consist of civil, criminal, and municipal matters. Previously, he was Assistant Montezuma County Attorney (2016-2021) and Private Practitioner at Ian MacLaren Attorney at Law (2016-2021). Mr. MacLaren received his B.A. from the College of Holy Cross in 2009 and his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2012.
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