Natalie G. Stricklin was appointed to the Eighteenth Judicial District Court in December 2023. She earned a psychology degree with distinction from the University of Michigan in 2003 and graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. She was a deputy state public defender in the Greeley Regional Office from 2007 to 2010 and a senior deputy state public defender in the Arapahoe Regional Office from 2010 to 2015. After several months in private practice in criminal defense and family law, she became an assistant federal public defender for the Districts of Colorado and Wyoming in November 2015. She has volunteered with the Arapahoe County High School Mock Trial Competition and has lectured at the University of Denver and University of Colorado law schools.
Natalie G. Stricklin
Appointed to the Eighteenth Judicial District Court in December 2023. The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 8 to 0 that she meets performance standards.
Judge Stricklin stays on the Eighteenth Judicial District Court for a new six-year term.
Judge Stricklin leaves the Eighteenth Judicial District Court at the end of her current term.
The Eighteenth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 8 to 0 that she meets performance standards, with one member absent and one vacancy on the commission. The commission writes that she "is a clear communicator who treats all courtroom participants with respect" and that she "is praised for her preparation and command of the law."
The commission reports that attorney and non-attorney respondents, "although low in response numbers, found no performance issues in any evaluation criteria." It concludes that she "meets and often exceeds performance expectations."
“Her courtroom is marked by clarity, professionalism, respect, and attentiveness reflecting Judge Stricklin’s strong commitment to fairness and accessibility in the judicial process.”
“Her rulings are well reasoned and grounded in thoughtful analysis of the facts and applicable legal principles, and she is willing to reconsider a ruling when presented with a persuasive legal argument.”
“Judge Stricklin’s professionalism, fairness, and dedication to continuous improvement support the Commission’s unanimous recommendation that Judge Stricklin meets performance standards and should be retained.”
- 2026 evaluation of Judge Natalie G. Stricklin (Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation)
- 2026 Retention Survey Report (Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation)
- 2025 Interim Survey Report (Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation)
- Office of Judicial Performance Evaluation, 2026 evaluation