Denver has a new face on the bench of its County Court. Mayor Mike Johnston has tapped Marguerite Conboy, a seasoned prosecutor and legal educator, to serve as a judge. The city reported on Wednesday that Conboy will fill the seat that Judge Clarisse Gonzales left open.
Conboy isn't new to the Denver legal scene. She's been a fixture in the Office of the Denver District Attorney for the better part of two decades. To quickly get accustomed to her new role, Conboy will leverage her extensive experience, including her most recent stint as a Senior Deputy District Attorney with the Office of the 5th Judicial District Attorney. Her resume spans from being an Assistant District Attorney to educating aspiring lawyers as an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, according to the City and County of Denver.
The mayor's choice reflects a commitment to Denver's legal integrity. Conboy graduated with a Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago and began her law career clerking at reputable courts. Following her early legal trajectory, she practiced both civil litigation and law in Chicago before firmly planting her roots in Denver's soil.
Conboy's appointment is not just a nod to experience but also to her contributions in law education and public service. Having taught at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, she's expected to also bring an educational perspective to the bench. The mayor's office further notes her prior practice in civil litigation at Lapin & Associates, enriching her profile with both criminal and civil legal prowess.
With her multifaceted legal background and previous leadership roles, Denver's legal community awaits to see how Conboy's tenure as a Denver County Court judge will shape the courthouse's future. Her term begins immediately, filling the void left by Judge Gonzales and continuing the legacy of judicious oversight in the city's courts.
