The Office of the Governor of the State of Colorado

12/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/17/2025 18:17

Governor Polis Makes Appointments in the 6th Judicial District

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis made two appointments in the 6th Judicial District. The Governor appointed Kelly J. Tompkins to the San Juan County Court. This vacancy is created by the appointment of the Honorable Anthony D. Edwards to the Archuleta County Court and is effective immediately. The Governor also appointed Douglas J. Reynolds to the La Plata County Court. This vacancy is created by the appointment of the Honorable R. Reid Stewart to the 6th Judicial District Court and is effective January 2, 2026.

Kelly J. Tompkins

Ms. Tompkins is of Counsel at Ross & Matthews, PC, a position she has held since 2020. Her practice consists of civil matters. Previously, she was an Attorney at Parker, LLP (2019-2020); Associate Attorney at Soraya Joslin, PC (2017-2019); Contract Attorney at K. Tompkins Law (2016-2017); Associate Attorney at Suggs Law Firm (2016); and Associate Attorney at Pezold Barker & Woltz (2011-2015). Ms. Tompkins earned her B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2008 and her J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2012.

Douglas J. Reynolds

Mr. Reynolds is a Partner at The Reynolds Law Group, a position he has held since 2017. His practice consists primarily of civil and real estate matters. Previously, he was a Partner at Bopp Reynolds Law Group (2012-2017); Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Michael E. McLachlan (2011-2012); Associate Attorney at Goldman, Robbins & Nicholson, PC (2004-2011); and Associate Attorney at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP (2001-2004). Mr. Reynolds earned his B.A. from the University of Colorado Denver in 1997 and his J.D. from Duke University School of Law in 2001.

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