Judge Christopher J. Baumann: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado, Department Courtroom 259

Appointed By: Gov. John W. Hickenlooper

Biography

The Hon. Christopher J. Baumann is a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado. Baumann was appointed to the bench by former Governor John Hickenlooper on November 1, 2017, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Sheila Rappaport.

The 2nd Judicial District encompasses Denver County. Baumann currently sits as the Chief Judge of the Denver District Court.

Prior to his appointment, Baumann was a deputy state public defender for the Colorado Public Defender’s Office, a position to which he was named in 2002. During his tenure there, he specialized in death penalty litigation in Denver County, Greeley County, and Arapahoe County, performing a brief stint as an assistant attorney general in the Employment Law Section of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office (2004 to 2005).

Baumann earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in 1997. He then completed a J.D. at Tulane University School of Law in 2000.

After graduating from law school, Baumann began his legal career as a staff attorney for the Supreme Court of Louisiana. He served in that capacity until 2001, at which time he entered into private practice at Levy, Morse & Wheeler.

Baumann is a veteran of the United States Army Reserve (1994 to 2002). When not presiding over legal proceedings, he volunteers for Project Angel Heart, delivering meals to homebound patients who struggle from life-threatening illnesses.

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Office Of Attorney Regulation Counsel v. Goodwin, Mona S

On October 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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People Of The St Of Colo v. Dyer, Andrew

On October 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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People Of The St Of Colo v. Etienne, Hunter

On October 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp v. Dodder, Ryan M

On October 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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St Clair Cooper, Chavonnes Badenhorst v. Lupoli, Coledon Peter

On October 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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In the Matter of: Cleaver, Christopher M

On October 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Oct 03, 2026

Temure Inc v. Vivamax LLC et al

On October 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Acme Revival Inc v. Roborock Technology Co

On September 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 29, 2026

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Oct 02, 2026

Evans Medical Group LLC v. Medical Center Corp et al

On September 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Civil

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Sep 29, 2026

Coors Distr Co LLC v. Mark Anthony Brands Inc

On September 25, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 25, 2026

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Sep 29, 2026

Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na v. Lugo, Keanu J

On September 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 23, 2026

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Sep 24, 2026

Zions Bancorporation Na v. Quinn, Jodi L

On September 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Sep 23, 2026

People Of The St Of Colo v. Ramirez Echeverria, Jose

On September 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Sep 23, 2026

In the Matter of: Wallace, William Edward

On September 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 21, 2026

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Sep 22, 2026

In the Matter of: Todd, Curt

On September 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 18, 2026

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In the Matter of: Reidy, Christopher

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Sep 18, 2026

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People Of The State Of Colorado v. Benega Valdez, Carlos

On September 16, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Sep 17, 2026

People Of The State Of Colorado v. Catanzarite, Jacob Andrew

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People Of The St Of Colo v. Miller, Samuel Issac et al

On September 16, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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People Of The St Of Colo v. Cruz-Montez, Santos

On September 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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Sep 16, 2026

People Of The State Of Colorado v. Shortt, Eli Joseph

On September 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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People Of The St Of Colo v. Davis, Tredon

On September 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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Wood, Steve v. Kentwood LLC

On September 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Labor and Employment

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Sep 16, 2026

People Of The St Of Colo v. Navarro-Arias, Jose et al

On September 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge Christopher J. Baumann presiding.

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Sep 02, 2026

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About

Christopher J. Baumann
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado, Department Courtroom 259	2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado, Department Courtroom 259
Election/Appointment November 3, 2020 - Re-election	November 3, 2020 - Re-election
Education J.D., Tulane University School of Law - 2000 Bachelor's degree, University of Colorado - 1997	J.D., Tulane University School of Law - 2000 Bachelor's degree, University of Colorado - 1997

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CO - 2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado
Clerk phone:	+1 (303) 606-2401

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado	Denver County, Colorado
Assistant Attorney General	Colorado Office of the Attorney General	None
Staff Attorney	Supreme Court of Louisiana	None
Associate	Levy, Morse & Wheeler	Denver County, Colorado
Deputy State Public Defender	Office of the Colorado State Public Defender	Denver County, Colorado