Scott Sells
Scott Sells was a judge of the Colorado 4th Judicial District. He left office on July 1, 2024.
Sells ran for re-election for judge of the Colorado 4th Judicial District. He won in the retention election on November 6, 2018.
Education
Sells received his undergraduate degree from Missouri State University in 1978 and his J.D. from Mississippi College Law School in 1984.[1]
Career
- 2008-2024: Judge, Fourth Judicial District
- 1996-2007: District Court Magistrate
- 1984-1996: Attorney, private practice[1]
Elections
2018
Colorado 4th Judicial District, Scott Sells's seat
Scott Sells was retained to the Colorado 4th Judicial District on November 6, 2018 with 72.2% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
|||
| ✔ | Yes |
72.2
|
171,445 | ||
No |
27.8
|
66,167 | |||
Total Votes |
237,612 | ||||
|
|
2012
Sells was retained in the general election on November 6, winning 72.57% of the vote.[2]
- See also: Colorado judicial elections, 2012
Judicial performance evaluation
The Fourth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance announced its recommendations for judges up for retention in 2012. According to its website, the commission evaluates judges based on the following criteria: integrity, legal knowledge, communication skills, judicial temperament, and administrative performance.[3]
Judge Sells was recommended for retention by a vote of 7-1. [1]
See also
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Colorado • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Colorado
State courts:
Colorado Supreme Court • Colorado Court of Appeals • Colorado District Courts • Colorado County Courts • Denver Probate Court • Denver Juvenile Court • Colorado Municipal Courts • Colorado Water Courts
State resources:
Courts in Colorado • Colorado judicial elections • Judicial selection in Colorado
