DENVER - On August 29, 2024, Governor Polis appointed Angela D. Boykins and Heidi L. Kutcher to the 2nd Judicial District Court. Ms. Boykins' appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Jennifer B. Torrington and Ms. Kutcher’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable David H. Goldberg. These appointments are both effective January 14, 2025. 

Ms. Boykins is a District Court Magistrate in the 2nd Judicial District, a position she has held since 2021. Her docket consists of domestic relations matters. Previously, she was a Solo Practitioner at Angela Boykins, Attorney at Law (2006-2021); and Adjunct Instructor at Everest College (2008-2015). Ms. Boykins earned her B.B.A. from Eastern Kentucky University in 1987 and her J.D. from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law in 1999. 

Ms. Kutcher is a Magistrate in the 18th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2022. Her docket consists of civil and criminal matters. Previously, she was a part-time County Court Magistrate for the City and County of Denver (2021-2022); Administrative Law Judge for the State of Colorado (2020-2022); Civil Rights Attorney for the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (2001-2020); Staff Attorney at Baker & Hostetler, LLP (2000-2001); and Attorney at the Law Office of James Anderson (1999-2000). Ms. Kutcher earned her B.A. from the University of Denver in 1996 and her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 1999.