Hollie Wheelwright

Hollie Wheelwright was appointed to the Mineral County Court in April 2024 and hears civil, criminal, misdemeanor, traffic and small claims cases. She is a native of the San Luis Valley. Before taking the bench she worked for the Twelfth Judicial District for 26 years, 17 of them as Clerk of Court in Mineral County. She is a lay judge who did not attend law school. The commission writes that she "prioritizes consulting with other judges on the bench in the 12th Judicial District and with statewide groups."

The Twelfth Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance voted 6 to 0 that she meets performance standards, with two commissioners absent and two vacancies on the commission. Too few people answered the survey for the commission to review its results.

The commission writes that she "makes a conscientious effort to ensure that all litigants who appear in court in Mineral County are aware of the nature of the proceedings and understand the purpose and impact of these proceedings." It reports that she "ensures that each person in her courtroom is treated fairly and respectfully and is addressed directly." According to the commission, her self-evaluation "reflects her dedication to continuous expansion of her legal knowledge while still striking a balance with being fair and fully present in every proceeding."