October 10, 2025 ASPEN, Colo. - Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Anne Norrdin to serve as the next chief judge of the 9th Judicial District (Garfield, Rio Blanco, and Pitkin counties).

Judge Norrdin will replace the Honorable John Neiley, who was appointed as a district judge in 2013 and has served as chief judge since 2023. Chief Judge Neiley announced his retirement, which occurred on October 8, 2025.  

Judge Norrdin was appointed to the district court bench in 2016. Prior to her appointment to the bench, she was employed as the assistant district attorney for the district attorney’s office in the 9th Judicial District. Before that, she was a law clerk for a district court judge in the 20th Judicial District (Boulder County) and served as a deputy district attorney in the 1st Judicial District (Jefferson County). Judge Norrdin earned her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2005.  

“I want to thank Chief Judge John Neiley for his years of service to the people in the 9th Judicial District. His work and leadership have made a lasting impact,” said Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez. “I am also confident that Judge Norrdin’s exceptional legal knowledge and dedication will continue the district’s commitment to justice.”   

Chief Judge Norrdin will serve as the administrative head of the district, responsible for appointing the court executive, chief probation officer, and clerk of court, as well as assisting with personnel, financial, and case-management duties, and ensuring that the business of the courts is conducted efficiently and effectively. 

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