Timothy Lane

Timothy Lane hears a high-volume docket on the Gilpin County Court in the 1st Judicial District: 75 percent traffic and misdemeanor criminal cases and 25 percent civil and small claims cases. Appointed in November 2023, he stands for retention at the end of a provisional term.

A Colorado native and a graduate of Michigan Law School, he worked in the 1st Judicial District Attorney's Office, served as a staff attorney for the Colorado District Attorneys' Council and worked as a legislative liaison at the Colorado Capitol before his appointment. He is a founder and former board member of Gilpin Mountain Kids, Early Learning Center.

The commission surveyed non-attorneys, jurors and court staff, heard from the chief judge of the 1st Judicial District, prosecutors and public defenders, and reports that he "scored above average among those surveyed."

It writes that he "is known to be a neutral arbiter, thoughtful and deliberate in his decision-making, knowledgeable in the law, and well regarded for setting high standards around preparedness and acting ethically." It reports that attorneys and non-attorneys "find him to be pleasant, professional, and a good listener." Asked to identify aspects of his job that warrant improvement, he told commissioners of "his desire to develop additional expertise in civil law and civil procedure." The commission calls him "a dedicated jurist who has brought efficiency to the courtroom, a passion for staying current in evolving areas of the law, and a measure of consistency for the Gilpin County community."