LAW WEEK COLORADO

DENVER — The Colorado Judicial Branch announced yesterday that Gov. John Hickenlooper named Cheryl Rowles-Stokes as the new county court judge in the 18th Judicial District. Rowles-Stokes is filling a vacancy created by Judge Ethan Feldman’s retirement. Rowles-Stokes, who lives in Aurora, is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. She currently directs the Economic Crimes Unit of the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s office. Her appointment is effective immediately.

A full press release is below.

Gov. Hickenlooper appoints new county court judge  in Arapahoe County
DENVER — Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today the  appointment of Cheryl Rowles-Stokes to serve as a county court judge in the 18th Judicial  District. Rowles-Stokes will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Ethan D. Feldman. Rowles-Stokes, of Aurora, currently serves as the Chief Deputy District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District and directs the Economic Crimes Unit, where she has served since 2001.  Previously, Rowles-Stokes was a human resources professional at High Speed Access Corp. and Rifkin & Associates. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Colorado Christian College, a master’s degree from Jones International University and a J.D. from the Sturm College of  Law at the University of Denver.  Rowles-Stokes’ judicial appointment is effective immediately.