Who We Are

About Us

The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office is composed of over 180 attorneys, victim witness specialists, investigators and support staff who serve the people of Gilpin and Jefferson counties. We are committed to creating safer and healthier communities for all through community partnership, alternatives to prosecution, transparency and equity.

“After spending a decade as a Deputy District Attorney for the people of Gilpin and Jefferson counties, it is now my greatest honor to serve as the elected District Attorney for our community.”

District Attorney Alexis King

Alexis King became the first woman in history to be elected District Attorney for Colorado’s First Judicial District in November 2020 and took office in January 2021.

District Attorney Alexis King

Alexis King became the first woman in history to be elected District Attorney for Colorado’s First Judicial District in November 2020 and took office in January 2021.

Vision Statement

A safe and healthy community for everyone.

Mission

To reduce harm and achieve justice by:

  • Effectively and ethically holding people who victimize others accountable
  • Implementing innovative, evidence-based programs
  • Protecting the rights of victims
  • Building relationships through community partnership
  • Enhancing transparency

Values

In every action we take and every decision we make, we prioritize above all else:

  • Accountability
  • Diversity
  • Equity
  • Integrity
  • Justice
  • Public Safety
  • Transparency
  • Victim Rights