Judge J. Eric Elliff - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. J. Eric Elliff is a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Bill Ritter in 2011 and re-elected in 2014 and 2020.

The 2nd Judicial District encompasses Denver County.

Prior to his appointment, Elliff was a partner at Husch Blackwell. In that capacity, he specialized in complex business and intellectual property litigation for foreign and domestic clients. Before that, he spent time as an attorney at Morrison & Foerster.

Elliff earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1984. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Colorado Law School in 1987.

His memberships have included the Colorado Lawyers Committee, where he has chaired the Food Stamp Task Force. He has also taught Trial Advocacy at the University of Colorado Law School.

Recent Cases by Hon. J. Eric Elliff

Amdc Finance LLC v. Uc Tower LLC

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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May 13, 2024

Metro Life Ins Co v. Dooley, Jason P et al

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Probate

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Trusts

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May 11, 2024

Lakeview Loan Serv LLC v. Mullen, Jason

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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May 09, 2024

Wiley Brewing Co LLC v. Baccary Distr Co LLC

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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May 09, 2024

Carfax Inc v. High Tech Auto Sales LLC

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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May 09, 2024

Wells Fargo Bank Na v. Festinger, Jonathan H

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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May 14, 2024

Canna LLC v. Keystone Center Of Integrative Wellness et al

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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Judgment on Award

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Arbitration

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Confirm,Vacate Arbitration

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May 07, 2024

Toyota Ind Comm Finance Inc v. Atlantis Van Lines LLC et al

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Collections

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May 06, 2024

Meriplex Solutions LLC v. Colo Spine Partners Pllc et al

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 06, 2024

Wells Fargo Bank Na v. Collins, Cortland A

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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May 02, 2024

Lee, Bo v. Uponor Inc

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Torts

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General Negligence

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May 02, 2024

Lopez, Deidre v. Safeway Ins Co

On May 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 01, 2024

Arteaga Torres, Alejandra Guadelupe v. Alcazar, Maria Delores

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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May 01, 2024

Towne Mortg Co v. Nnorom, Brittany

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Probate

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Trusts

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Apr 30, 2024

Fairbridge Strategic Capital LLC v. Denver Temple LLC et al

On April 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Promissory Note

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Apr 30, 2024

Atlr LLC v. St George, Travis Mark

On April 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Apr 27, 2024

Zappa, Tamara L v. State Farm Mutual Auto Ins Co

On April 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 29, 2024

Turley, Aaron et al v. Betty Jean Dalton et al

On April 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Apr 25, 2024

Apodaca, Leonard v. Azizi, Sahar

On April 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 24, 2024

Valdez, Lisa v. Dockendorf, Kayla

On April 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 23, 2024

Far North Constr Inc v. Bellray Happy Canyon LLC et al

On April 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Liens

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Apr 24, 2024

Hernandez, Erick et al v. Enge, Jason et al

On April 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 22, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 22, 2024

Insight Global LLC v. Kalnin Ventures LLC

On April 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Apr 21, 2024

Buckstein, Matthew v. Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exch

On April 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Denver County. Judge J Eric Elliff presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Hon. J Eric Elliff

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Denver County

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Denver County, CO

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Commercial

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About

J. Eric Elliff
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado, Department Courtroom 215	2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado, Department Courtroom 215
Election/Appointment 2014 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election	2014 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, Washington University in St. Louis - 1984 J.D., University of Colorado Law School - 1987	Bachelor's degree, Washington University in St. Louis - 1984 J.D., University of Colorado Law School - 1987

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CO - 2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado
Clerk phone:	+1 (303) 606-2397

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Morrison & Foerster	Denver County, Colorado
Partner	Husch Blackwell	Denver County, Colorado
Judge	2nd Judicial District Court of Colorado	Denver County, Colorado