Monica Haenselman

Judge Haenselman hears criminal, traffic, civil and small claims matters. Before her appointment she was a magistrate for the 20th Judicial District from 2015 to 2023 and a family court facilitator for the district from 2007 to 2015. Earlier in her career she was an associate at LaBuda & Associates and a commercial litigation associate at Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal. She holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and an undergraduate degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies from the University of Colorado.

The commission writes: "This year, her colleagues selected her to serve as Presiding Judge, reflecting confidence in her leadership and judgment." It writes that she "brings a high level of integrity and a strong sense of empathy to the bench" and "is receptive to constructive feedback, which she incorporates into her work." It calls her "a professional and decisive jurist who prepares extensively and manages her courtroom and docket efficiently and fairly."