How do judges of the Colorado Supreme Court reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.

Colorado Supreme Court / Joined 2021 / Active

Maria E. Berkenkotter

Justice, Colorado Supreme Court

Maria E. Berkenkotter is a Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, serving since 2021. Sources ↓

Tenure: Since 2021 · 5 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2021	Colorado Supreme Court	–	–

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Colorado Supreme Court reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court is Maria E. Berkenkotter on?: Maria E. Berkenkotter is a Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court.

Sources

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Colorado Judicial Branch — Supreme Court Judges and Staff (coloradojudicial.gov)

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5 years on the Colorado Supreme Court. Data as of 2026-07-02. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).